The phrase
"dissenting scientists" refers to scientists who hold a different opinion or disagree with the majority or mainstream perspective on a particular topic or issue. They have a differing viewpoint compared to the general consensus among scientists.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«dissent»
«scientists»
Sentences with «dissenting scientists»
- The little dialogue raises some points worth considering, not about the science, though Taylor can't resist the usual demeaning smear of dissenting scientists as «the small vociferous minority.» (firstthings.com)
- The Climategate emails have everything to do with the Hockey Stick: They were about insulating Mann's «science» from dissenting scientists through corruption of peer review, and from the broader community via their subversion of Freedom of Information laws. (steynonline.com)
- ... Climate of Fear — Global - warming alarmists intimidate dissenting scientists into silence. (realclimate.org)
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