Skeptical Science

A quote attributed to Albert Einstein — 'Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth' — is being shared in science and physics circles. The line, reflecting Einstein's well-known skepticism toward dogma and deference to authority, is resonating with readers as a reminder to question received wisdom in science and public life.

Attribution science, the field that links specific extreme weather events and damages to fossil fuel emissions, is being explained in a new piece highlighting its growing role in climate litigation. The field is increasingly used in lawsuits against oil companies, which is why industry-funded skepticism targets it. Supporters call it critical evidence; critics funded by fossil fuel interests dispute its findings.

Nobel Prize-winning biologist Venkatarese 'Venki' Ramakrishnan is discussing why humans age and die, and whether science can ever push back against mortality. Speaking around the themes of his work on the science of aging and longevity, he addresses current quests for immortality, from anti-aging research to the hype surrounding life-extension claims, offering a scientist's skeptical perspective on what biology does and does not allow.

Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur known for spending millions attempting to reverse his biological age, is featured in a new Axios Show interview laying out his longevity ambitions. He frames his mission as making 300 the new 70, arguing that rigorous protocols, data tracking and experimental therapies could dramatically extend healthy human lifespan. The project continues to draw both interest and skepticism from medical experts.