On Episode 3 of the ACSH Science Dispatch Podcast, we examine how food shortages caused by the Ukraine war have pressured Europe to abandon its long-held GMO phobia. Is this the silver lining of a tragic situation? We then discuss the value of pesticides, using a recent NPR story about giant spiders as a springboard.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/22/ukraine-war-exposes-folly-anti-gmo-protectionism-16199">Ukraine War Exposes Folly of Anti-GMO Protectionism</a>
Beyond needless loss of life, the war in Ukraine has caused a trade war that could slash global food production, taking the greatest toll on the poorest of us. The silver lining: this tragic situation may inspire some long-overdue policy reforms.
<a href="https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/25/npr-likes-giant-flying-spiders-land-your-head-i-beg-differ-16207">NPR Likes Giant Flying Spiders That Land on Your Head. I Beg to Differ</a>
Millions of giant, ungodly "hideosities" called Joro spiders are *flying* up the east coast as we speak. Some welcome them with open arms. I do not.

COVID Boosters And Herd Immunity; Obesity Denial And 'Cancel Culture' In Science

Health scares seem to lurk around every corner these days. From "toxic" pesticides to "ultra-processed" foods and BPA, the list of things that can supposedly kill us is endless. How do you spot genuine threats amid all the clickbait? Join the American Council on Science and Health each week as we separate science fact from science fiction.