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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The biggest public health problem today isn’t chemicals. It’s scientific illiteracy.

Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I’m not a bot. I’m a chemist. I’m a human with a PhD trying to talk about science. My goal is simple, make people smarter, not angrier. Science, explained clearly. If you’re human too, drop a “Hi” so I know I’m not shouting into the botnet.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

The appeal to nature fallacy isn’t cute or harmless. It’s the reason people fear medicine, vaccines, GMOs, and chemistry itself. It’s not “back to nature.” It’s back to ignorance.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

What happens when farmers plant GMOs? A new study from Bangladesh shows the answer: ⬆️More yield. ⬇️Less pesticide. ⬆️Higher income. Let’s unpack the data 🧵1/

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Energy demand keeps rising. Food demand keeps rising. But our policies are stuck in 1970. It’s time to remove the ideological blinders. Because the world needs more power and more food — Not more fear. Let’s talk about nuclear and GMOs. 🧵1/

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I’ve played nice. I’ve held my tongue. But no more. The lie that vaccines are dangerous is killing people. We have lives to protect. Vaccines are safe, effective, and essential. Enough of the fear-mongering.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I’m in the other place. What’s this place like. Is it worth me paying here?

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

France just spent €11 million to answer one question: Are people living near vineyards dangerously exposed to pesticides? The results are in. 🧵 1/

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

all joking aside… it’s insane how people trust idiots over scientists. i can’t be the only one who feels this?

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Les Électrons Libres @lel-media.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons ! Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement. par @simonmaechling.bsky.social & @cobrafx.bsky.social lel.media/quand-la-gen...

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Quand la génétique change la vie des cochons

Aux États-Unis, des cochons génétiquement modifiés pourraient considérablement améliorer le bien-être animal, notre santé et l’environnement.. Apparu à la fin des années 80, le syndrome dysgénésique e...

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Les Électrons Libres @lel-media.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Le 20 Mai… J-4

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Les Électrons Libres @lel-media.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Chers confrères, amis journalistes Mardi prochain, 20 mai, verra la naissance des Électrons libres, le média des idées singulières au service du progrès. Retrouvez ici notre communiqué de presse et la liste des contributeurs. Au plaisir d'en parler avec vous. lel.media/lel/

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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 12/03/2025

🇲🇽🙅‍♀️🧬🌽 Mexico just banned genetically modified corn. Turns out the US isn't the only place with RFK Jr brain worms. GM crops reduce pesticide use, increase yields, reduce runoff, and more. This is a rejection of science and progress. mimorelia.com/noticias/mex...

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Senado emite declaratoria de aprobación sobre reforma constitucional para proteger maíz nativo

Morelia, Michoacán (MiMorelia.com).- La Cámara de Senadores emitió la declaratoria de aprobación del decreto que reforma los artículos 4 y 27 de la Constitución

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Europe made a colossal mistake: They banned genetically modified organisms (GMOs) while the rest of the world embraced them. Now we rely on imports, pay more for food, and miss out on sustainable agriculture. Here’s the story of Europe’s GMO debacle 🧵:

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

When people say to stop using pesticides, I always respond with: Which of the following are you okay with? Losing 30-40% of crops to pests? Clearing more land for farming? Children weeding manually? Higher food prices? Lower food quality? Invasive pests? Seriously, which one?

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

→ Too much CO₂? Nuclear power. → Too many diseases? Vaccines. → Too cold? Air conditioning. → Crop failures? Modern Ag. ↳ Our future is rooted in science and progress.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Every person who claims “modern agriculture” is evil, should be required to rely solely on what they can grow in their own garden. Most wouldn’t last a single day without visiting a supermarket stocked with affordable, safe, and abundant food.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Almost everything you eat has been modified genetically by humans.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

In farming, there’s a growing trend toward "mimicking nature" a strategy embraced by organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and agroecology. The assumption? Nature knows best. But is this true? Let’s dig into why this idea often falls short. 1/

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

If you want more nature, you need highly productive agriculture. Those who enjoy our centuries-old cultural landscapes also need more extensive agriculture. It's not all that difficult actually...

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k2-18b.bsky.social @k2-18b.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Should really be common knowledge taught in schools: natural ≠ safe ≠ efficient

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Remember hand-weeding entire fields just to grow a few vegetables? No, me neither. Because modern agriculture works.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Natural doesn’t always mean safe. Cyanide in almonds, deadly mushrooms, venomous snakes, influenza, polio and measles are all natural. Does that make them good for you? ↳ No. The word “natural” is marketing. → Not a safety or efficacy guarantee.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Chemistry saves lives. From antibiotics to clean drinking water to the plastic in your phone. Synthetic chemicals are why modern life is safe, healthy, and convenient. Fear of “man-made” chemicals ignores the incredible benefits they bring.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Whether a chemical is man-made or natural tells you precisely nothing about how dangerous it is.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Almost everything we eat has been modified by humans, and Brussels sprouts are no exception. Through centuries of selective breeding, we’ve turned wild, bitter plants into the tiny green cabbages we know today.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Anyone else play a musical instrument? Leave your musical selfie in the comments!

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Genetics, simplified with gummy bears. This creative diagram uses a ‘family tree’ of gummy bears to illustrate how traits are passed down through generations. The ‘parents’ at the top are red and yellow bears, and their ‘offspring’ show mixed colors, representing genetic variation.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Fortunately, I didn’t throw out my black plastic utensils over a mathematical error made by a group of people who know nothing about toxicology. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Photosynthesis is a molecular miracle: light becomes energy. Plants are nature's first chemists, crafting food from air and water. Without plants, there's no food chain. Plants fuel the world.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

❎Germany bet on green. ☢️France bet on nuclear. The results? One country struggles with coal and imports, while the other enjoys stable, low-carbon electricity. France is Europe’s energy success story.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Gravity isn't pulling you down; space-time is pushing you along. Einstein's insight showed how mass warps the fabric of reality. Objects don't fall; they follow the path the universe carves.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Evolution isn't progress-it's survival. Traits that thrive are traits that persist. Natural selection rewards what works, not what's ideal. Change isn't optional in nature. It's the rule.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Energy doesn't disappear; it changes form. That's the first law of thermodynamics. Transforming energy efficiently requires design. Waste happens when systems fail. Harnessing energy is a balance between conservation and conversion.

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Andrea Love, PhD | Biomedical Scientist @drandrealove.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The new glyphosate study about “neuroinflammation” that’s been going viral? It’s in mice that were force fed glyphosate at dosages 100,000 - 1,000,000 times greater than what people would be exposed to - for 13 weeks straight. 1/

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Q: “Where’s the evidence GM crops are safe?” A: “Here, here, and here.” Q: “But, they have never been thoroughly tested.” A: “Yes they have. Look here and here.” Q: “But, Big Ag is hiding the truth.” A: “No, the data is here and here.” Q: But, I found this YouTube video….

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I want to debunk the myth that:- “Modern farming is a health disaster.” Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? But there’s no evidence to back it up. Let me break it down. What’s Being Claimed?

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

We are alive today because modern agriculture has harnessed innovation to grow more food, diversify diets, and meet the nutritional needs of a growing global population.

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Simon Maechling, PhD @simonmaechling.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Over the last century, we've dramatically increased agricultural productivity and food security through science and innovation. Why would we want to reverse that progress?

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Andrea Love, PhD | Biomedical Scientist @drandrealove.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The appeal to nature fallacy: the false belief "natural" is better. Natural things that can kill you? Pathogenic microbes. Smallpox virus: natural. SARS-CoV-2. Poliovirus. Rabies virus. Yersinia pestis. Bacillus anthracis. Malaria Plasmodium. Naegleria fowleri, “brain-eating amoeba”? Natural. 1/

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