Returning to science: Navigating facts in a world of misinformation |
I am delighted to be returning to Euro Weekly News, which continues to deliver high-quality journalism and remains a trusted source of reliable information in today’s increasingly crowded digital landscape. While I have been away, there have been a number of genuinely exciting, and potentially life-changing advances in science and medicine. Increasingly, issues that may appear straightforward evolve into complex ethical debates. This is not necessarily a bad thing; however, the digital age has also created space for individuals with particular agendas to exert disproportionate influence.
Science, by its nature, is evidence-based. Hypotheses are tested, results are scrutinised, and findings undergo rigorous peer review before being made public. This structured process exists to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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