Let’s talk about science and research for a second. Research journals are given a rating used to measure their importance based on citations. This is called an “Impact Factor”. An Impact Factor of >10 puts a journal near the top 1% of all cited journals. 1/x

So a high Impact Factor journal is widely considered reputable by the general scientific/research/medical community. So when a high Impact Factor journal comes out with a statement, it should be taken seriously. 2/x
Consider this article “Trump lied about science” from @ScienceMagazine (IF 41.85) https://t.co/6ApeVqxgWO 3/x
Consider this article “Why Nature supports Joe Biden for US President” from @Nature (IF 42.778) https://t.co/2AJx5A3zUU 4/x
Consider this article “Trump versus Biden: a fight for the health of a nation” from @TheLancet (IF 60.392) https://t.co/tfbZ1LAnM2 5/x
Consider this article “Dying in a Leadership Vacuum” from @NEJM (IF 74.699) https://t.co/CE7CB5jngq 6/x
These are some of the most influential scientific voices in the world. These statements/endorsements are unprecedented. We should not be having a debate about the validity of science. Questioning science will fester doubt about medicine, the environment, and technology. 7/x
If you’re scared about climate change, COVID, clean air, or coverage of health issues, you have every right to be. We need to right this ship before we are on an irreversible course. 8/x
So register to vote, make a plan to vote, and then vote. Our lives literally depend on it. #vote #earlyvote #votingplan #science #climatechange #STEM #sciencefacts #sciencefiction #technology #research #environment #nature #globalwarming #COVID #COVID19 #voting 9/x

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