Everyday Risks Are What You Should Fear - Jared Diamond, NYT

The other morning, I escaped unscathed from a dangerous situation. No, an armed robber didn’t break into my house, nor did I find myself face to face with a mountain lion during my...

Chemistry of BPA: Friend or Foe? - Nina Notman, Chemistry World

Mention bisphenol A – better known as BPA – to most new mothers and a look of sheer panic passes across their face. This is thanks to the media hype surrounding the...

Activism Distorts Scientific Risk Assessments - Geoffrey Kabat, Forbes

The International Agency for Research on Cancer is renowned for producing assessments of carcinogens. But it appears that some of the agency’s evaluations may overstate the risks, for...