An Illustrated History of Science Denial

In an age where instant communication can immediately spread misinformation, the consequences of scientific denialism are more serious than ever.

Published June 06, 2018

By Marie Gentile, Mandy Carr, and Richard Birchard

Still, it’s important to maintain perspective and remember that scientific denialism is not a new phenomenon. For as long as scientists have challenged our understanding of the world, there have been science denialists who oppose new consensus. Below is a brief illustrated history of some of the most notable instances of science denial.