The story begins with a podcast where the former NBA star talks about how rumors spread online. He tells his guest that he has received a strange message from someone pretending to be him, sent to pop‑star Sabrina Carpenter. The content of the message is bizarre and unprofessional, leading many list
Many people now look to social media for health tips, but a recent survey shows that this habit also fuels the spread of wrong information. The study found that three‑quarters of those who forward science or medical posts do so after only seeing the headline, not by reading the whole story. Th
A recent paper claims that the oceans are not warming and that climate science is flawed. The study was written by a clarinet teacher, a high school student and several climate skeptics. It uses data from the Argo program, a fleet of 4, 000 ocean floats that record temperature and salinity. The auth
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
College health students made short videos for a TikTok channel that talks about everyday worries teens face. The study looked at how high‑school kids felt about those clips. Teenagers use TikTok a lot, so it can be a good place for doctors and students to share real facts. But the platform
Paragraph 1 In recent winters, ordinary folks have stepped up as unofficial meteorologists. A 32‑year‑old hobbyist from New Jersey posts his own snow predictions on Facebook, drawing sharp reactions as people debate the accuracy of his charts. Paragraph 2 His forecasts aren’t wildly off, but
Let's talk about a recent event that shows how some people will twist facts to fit their narrative. It all started with a speech by Donald Trump at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. During his talk, Trump made some unusual claims. He criticized world leaders, repeated falsehoods about
Healthcare workers often face patients who believe false information about diseases. This can make their jobs harder. A new teaching method is trying to change that. It combines learning with entertainment. This method is called edutainment. The idea is simple. First, students learn about false hea
In a small town in Alabama, the police chief is asking for help to stop the spread of fake news. Chief Kenny Hallmark of Hackleburg wants people to think before they post on social media. He believes that sharing wrong information can cause panic and make his job harder. Recently, a false post on F
London's crime scene is not as grim as some might think. The city's police chief, Mark Rowley, recently shared some promising numbers. Murders in London have dropped to their lowest in over a decade. When you consider how many people live in the city, the murder rate is actually lower than in places
