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Gay Frogs: A Deep Dive

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Biology & biotechnologyEnvironment, agriculture & food systemsMedia, journalism & propaganda

What it is

A long video essay on the claim that chemicals such as atrazine are feminizing frogs. It covers the science, the EPA and the role of chemical companies.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as support for the claim that chemicals affect amphibian sex and as an example of corporate influence over regulation.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “For a thorough review, see”

    Thorough review of the gay frogs claim.

    eurasiantiger, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Review of 17α-ethynylestradiol in water across 32 countries: Estrogenic effects”

  2. “(this whole video is a gem, but ~13:30 is the relevant bit)”

    Shows chemical companies shaping what science is considered.

    richbell, 2023-12 · Recommendation · in “Inert pesticide ingredients in may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought”

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Topics: atrazine, frogs, epa, pesticides, regulatory capture

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