DEVELOPING: Dr. Hotez Confronts Anti-Science Forces in Personal Battle for Truth

BREAKING NEWS Renowned vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez is taking on the anti-science movement in a personal battle for truth, according to his new book "Science Under Siege" co-authored with climate scientist Michael E. Mann. Dr. Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, has written his sixth book exposing the forces driving the anti-science movement, including supporters of the fossil fuel industry and social media influencers spreading conspiracy theories. The book comes after a high-profile debate with vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was cancelled in 2023, despite a $100,000 charity donation promise from podcast host Joe Rogan. Dr. Hotez's book examines the impact of the anti-science movement on public health and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for science-based decision-making. The book is set to be released soon, but details about its contents remain scarce. This is a developing story, with more information expected to emerge in the coming days. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*