Let me tell you something personal.

I live with rheumatoid arthritis - a painful autoimmune disease.

Without treatment, there are days when I wouldn’t be able to hold a pen, open a jar, or even be able to practice my passion for music....1/ But thanks to a chemical produced inside a genetically modified cell, my life is...

Normal.

One injection a week. No pain.

To me, that felt like the most life-saving technology in the world. 2/

Ever met someone who says,
“I care about science”…

But also believes GMOs are poison, vaccines are dangerous, and chemicals = bad?

That tension in their brain? 🧠
That’s called cognitive dissonance.

Let’s break it down 🧵1/ Cognitive dissonance?

It’s the mental discomfort you feel when you hold two conflicting beliefs at the same time.

Example:

🧪 “I trust science”
❌ “But I don’t trust vaccines”
= Brain error detected

Your brain doesn’t like contradictions.

So it tries to fix the tension. 2/

As a scientist, every time RFK Jr. speaks, I feel a mix of dread and duty.

Not because his arguments are hard to refute.

But because I know they’ll spread faster than the facts ever will. 1/ He doesn’t need evidence.

Just fear.
Just a microphone.

Just enough scientific-sounding words to confuse the public.

And every time, I think: 2/

Europe made a colossal mistake.

They banned GM crops while the rest of the world embraced them.

Now we rely on imports and miss out on a more sustainable agriculture.

Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵1/ First, let’s start with the facts: Europe has some of the most advanced research in plant science and agriculture.

Yet, nearly all GMO cultivation is banned.

Why? Because of fear - not science. 2/

I’m a scientist.
Every time I hit "post," I hesitate.
Not because I doubt the science.

But because I know what’s coming....1/ Outrage, accusations, and bad-faith attacks.

People who don’t care about evidence will twist my words to fit their narrative. 2/

France just quietly banned something from school lunches.

Not junk food.
Not sugar.
Soy.

Yes, you read that right. Soy.

Let's check it out. 🧵 1/ More precisely: ANSES recommends avoiding soy-based ingredients rich in isoflavones in collective catering.

Think schools. Hospitals. Canteens.

Why?
Because isoflavones can act like hormones. 2/

🚨 Greenpeace just lost $667 million in court.

This could be the biggest financial hit the organization has ever faced.

Lies, sabotage, and reckless activism that does more harm than good.

It’s time to talk about what Greenpeace really is.
🧵👇 1️⃣ They ignore science when it doesn’t fit their agenda

Greenpeace opposes GMOs even though they can reduce pesticide use and fight malnutrition.

They fought Golden Rice, a vitamin A-enriched crop that could have saved millions from blindness and death.

A chemical’s name tells you nothing about whether it’s safe or dangerous.

But that doesn’t stop people from freaking out over “scary-sounding” chemicals while trusting “natural” ones without question.

Let’s fix that. 🧵👇 Ever heard of dihydrogen monoxide?
Sounds dangerous, right?

That’s water. 💧 You drink it every day.

π is everywhere. And no, not just in circles.

You learned π (3.14…) in school and probably thought it was just about circles.

Wrong. π is one of the most important numbers in science

It shapes your world in ways you never realized: 🧵1/
#piDay2025 Let’s start with medicine.

MRI scans? Based on π.

Drug design? Quantum mechanics, which runs on π.

Even the diffusion of oxygen in your blood follows π-based equations. 2/

I'm a Chemist.
10 years in the lab taught me one thing.
Everything you think about chemicals is wrong.
Here’s what they don’t want you to know: 🧵 1/ There’s no such thing as “chemical-free.”

That "chemical-free" label on your food, shampoo or cleaning product? It’s a lie.

Water is a chemical.
Air is made of chemicals.

If someone claims their product is “chemical-free,” they are clueless and trying to fool you. 2/

A recent publication titled "Pesticides have negative effects on non-target organisms" has received recent media attention.

Research on environmental effects is always valuable, and this study needs to be put into context.

Let me do that here: 🧵👇 1/ 1. The Study Focuses on Effects, Not Risk.

The research highlights potential negative effects of pesticides but does not assess real-world risk. This is a critical distinction in toxicology.

Risk = Hazard × Exposure. 2/

People hear “pesticide” and think:

→ Toxic.
→ Unnatural.
→ Dangerous.

But here’s the truth:
Pesticides are not evil.

They are essential for food security, sustainability, and preventing famine.

Here’s why they have a bad image - but shouldn’t 🧵: 1/ 1. The Word “Pesticide” Sounds Scary.

🚨 The media loves to use "chemicals" and "toxins" to scare people.

🚨Meanwhile, they ignore one simple fact: Even organic farmers use pesticides.

🚨In fact, some natural pesticides are more toxic than synthetic ones. 2/

One of the biggest myths in agriculture?
“We should farm like nature.”

It sounds nice - but it’s completely unscientific.

Modern farming isn’t about mimicking nature.
It’s about improving on it.

Here’s why the “mimic nature” strategy fails 🧵: 1/12 1. Nature is not optimized for feeding people

🚨 Wild plants don’t produce enough food.
🚨 Natural soils aren’t nutrient-balanced.
🚨 Pests and diseases don’t stop because we “respect ecosystems.”

If we farmed exactly like nature, we’d be starving. 2/12

Bad policies destroy nations.

In 2021, Sri Lanka banned synthetic fertilizers and pesticides overnight - forcing the country into 100% organic farming.

The result? Economic collapse, food shortages, and mass protests.

Here’s what happened 🧵: 1/12 The government banned chemical fertilizers and pesticides to become the first fully organic nation.

They promised:

✅ Healthier food.
✅ Environmental benefits.
✅ Self-sufficient agriculture. 2/12

The biggest paradoxes of modern environmentalism?

🚨 They demand solutions for climate change and food security.

🚨 But they reject the best technologies to solve those problems.

From GMOs to nuclear energy, ideology keeps blocking progress.
Here’s why it’s a problem 🧵: 1/ 1. The war on nuclear energy.

Environmentalists claim they want low-carbon energy.

Yet, they oppose nuclear.
The most reliable, scalable clean energy source.

❌ “Too dangerous.”
(Despite being safer than coal/oil/gas).

❌ “Too expensive.”
(Ignoring wind/solar subsidies). 2/

One of the most dangerous things in history?
When politics replaces science.

That’s exactly what happened in the Soviet Union under Trofim Lysenko.

A man whose pseudoscience led to famine, ruined careers, and millions of deaths.

His ideology destroyed Soviet agriculture 🧵: 1. Who was Trofim Lysenko?

🚜 A Soviet agronomist who rejected genetics and evolutionary biology.

🚨 He claimed crops could be “trained” to grow better - without needing selective breeding or genetics.

📢 Stalin loved it.

The problem? Lysenko was completely wrong.

The loudest voices often know the least.

It’s called the Dunning-Kruger Effect - and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

Here’s why it explains everything from anti-vaxxers to flat-earthers 🧵: 1/ In 1999, psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger made a hilarious but disturbing discovery:

People who know the least often overestimate their competence—while true experts doubt themselves.

In short:
❌ Ignorance breeds confidence.
✅ Knowledge breeds humility.
2/

I’ve seen my share of anti-science activists.

But few are as dangerous as Vandana Shiva.

She brands herself as a "food sovereignty" advocate.

In reality? She’s an activist spreading misinformation about GMOs, pesticides, and modern agriculture.

Here’s the real story 🧵: 1/ She’s an Indian activist who claims:

❌ GMOs are killing farmers.
❌ Big corporations control our food.
❌ Pesticides are poisoning the world.

It sounds noble - until you realize she ignores science, distorts facts, and blocks real solutions to hunger and poverty. 2/

I care about the environment.

Do you know one of the biggest obstacles to real progress?

Greenpeace.

What started as an activist group fighting pollution and whaling has turned into an anti-science, anti-innovation machine.

Here’s how Greenpeace lost its way 🧵: 1/12 Greenpeace was once a force for good.

In the 70s and 80s, they:

• Fought against nuclear weapons testing.
• Helped raise awareness about industrial pollution.
• Played a role in protecting whales and rainforests.

Greenpeace was fighting for real environmental issues. 2/12

One of the biggest myths about "Organic" food is that it’s more nutritious than conventional food.

Here’s the truth: it’s not.

Let’s break down the science behind this common misconception 🧵: 1/11 First, what does “organic” mean?

Organic food is grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMOs.

But what it doesn’t mean is “healthier.”

Nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants don’t depend on whether a crop is organic or not. 2/11

The GMO that could have saved millions of lives.
🌾Golden Rice.

It’s a genetically engineered crop designed to fight vitamin A deficiency.

A condition that blinds and kills millions every year.

Here’s the story of Golden Rice and why it matters🧵: Let’s start with the problem:

Vitamin A deficiency affects:
• 190 million children worldwide.
• Over 500,000 children go blind every year.
• Half of them die within a year of losing their sight.

It’s preventable—but only if people have access to enough vitamin A.