A lot of the things I posted recently are predicated on the idea that people can assess critically certain claims that are made against or pro certain scientific findings. This is a short but very useful guide to help assess such claims: A Rough Guide to Spotting Bad Science.
Keep it at hand. It is very easy to put all kinds of stuff on the internet, a little skepticism goes a long way, and this guide is a good company along that path.
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