2016
DOI: 10.1038/532441d
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Anti-science wave sweeps Poland

Abstract: Benefits of trade in amber fossils Amber of great palaeontological significance is flowing into China's jewellery market, fuelling a trade that dates back some 13,000 years. Ironically, banning this trade could be more damaging to science than letting it continue. Fossiliferous ambers are being extensively destroyed by mining activity. The renowned Zhangpu amber from southeast China, for example, is being burned in the process of kaolin extraction. The Fushun amber site is closing after more than 110 years of … Show more

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“…In these two independent studies, we aimed at exploring relationships of conspiracy and paranoia-like beliefs and adherence to safety measures during coronavirus pandemic. Such research seems essential on the basis of a surge of anti-scientific and conspiracy stances not only in polish media and politics ( Dobosz & Zawiła-Niedźwiecki, 2016 ) but also worldwide and in the context of current coronavirus pandemic (D. Smith, 2020) . Prior studies have explored various factors impacting adherence to self-isolation guidelines (Webster et al, 2020) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In these two independent studies, we aimed at exploring relationships of conspiracy and paranoia-like beliefs and adherence to safety measures during coronavirus pandemic. Such research seems essential on the basis of a surge of anti-scientific and conspiracy stances not only in polish media and politics ( Dobosz & Zawiła-Niedźwiecki, 2016 ) but also worldwide and in the context of current coronavirus pandemic (D. Smith, 2020) . Prior studies have explored various factors impacting adherence to self-isolation guidelines (Webster et al, 2020) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%