Science Under Fire: A Global Battle

Science is facing heavy criticism from various corners of the world. The recent election of a leader with anti-science views in the US is just one example. Climate change, a pressing global issue, is constantly under scrutiny, with scientists and their findings being attacked. Topics like reproductive health and human sexuality are also under fire, especially in countries like Russia, Uganda, and the US. During the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists working on vaccines and public health were heavily criticized.Even biodiversity conservation is now politicized. The US-based National Association of Biology Teachers reports that topics like climate change and vaccines are being labeled "controversial" by school boards, leading to their removal from teaching resources. Core research in health, climate, human biology, and biodiversity is being undermined by private foundations, governments, and anti-science ideologues. This trend is alarming as it threatens the very foundation of scientific progress.