If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson
The article discusses the ongoing struggle to uphold scientific evidence in decision-making amidst a climate of misinformation. It highlights the historical context of evidence-based medicine and the progress made despite setbacks. The author offers five strategies to combat the rejection of science and emphasizes the importance of integrating research into everyday life.
- ▪Evidence-based medicine emerged in the 1990s as a response to reliance on intuition in medical practice.
- ▪Despite current challenges, evidence from research is increasingly influencing various sectors, including education and public policy.
- ▪Recent investments in AI aim to enhance access to scientific information for governments and citizens worldwide.
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‘You can also check if scientific claims stand up to scrutiny.’ Photograph: Matt Turner/AAPView image in fullscreen‘You can also check if scientific claims stand up to scrutiny.’ Photograph: Matt Turner/AAPOpinionMedical researchIf it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight backHelen PearsonAll of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studiesHelen Pearson is an editor for Nature and author of Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really WorksTue 28 Apr 2026 06.20 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 12.04 EDTShareIn 1992, a group of rebel doctors published a radical idea in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association.
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