For a while now, I've been doing threads on the nonsense that pops up in science media
I usually do 2-3 threads per week #SensationalistScience
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Starting this week, I'm going to be doing something fun for all of you (with a nod to
@IanMarber and#nutribollocks for the inspiration): Two pieces of sensationalist absurdity. You vote on which one is more ridiculous I call it#SensationalistScience2 replies 3 retweets 3 likesShow this thread -
And there's a bonus: I've been meaning to do a podcast for ages Whichever choice comes up on top will be the subject of an in-depth podcast on just why it's so totally silly
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This week's
#SensationalistScience poll: Which is more absurd and ridiculous?2 replies 2 retweets 2 likesShow this thread -
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The sugar story/thread is here
#SensationalistScience:https://twitter.com/GidMK/status/1113604512244047873 …Health Nerd added,
Health NerdVerified account @GidMKSnorting sugar* could help fight lung disease**, study says*** *impaired glycolysis (converting sugar to energy) **is implicated in inflammatory responses in lung cells ***lab-bench study of cellular metabolism implies There, fixed this total nonsense https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1113138974825037825 …Show this thread1 reply 0 retweets 3 likesShow this thread -
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...And the IVF story/thread is here
#SensationalistScience:https://twitter.com/GidMK/status/1112894173898629120 …Health Nerd added,
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If you think this is a good idea, or just want to hear the podcast happen, retweet/like/share/give me your own examples of #SensationalistSciencepic.twitter.com/FZV6SFTWkd
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Replying to @GidMK
Is there a Twitter poll? I'm voting for the sugar one please.
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