Activist Michael Shellenberger argues that fears of a future climate-driven apocalypse are unfounded. But several scientists he cites told Snopes he misunderstands — or mischaracterizes — their research.
Whenever we attempt to explain the under-representation of women in science, debunked myths seem to sneak back into the debate in different guises, no matter how often they are challenged.
Today’s national conventions ratify a candidate already chosen by the voters in primaries and caucuses.
The problem is that the idea of liberty as non-interference often runs up against common sense.
There are a few places in the body that are less accessible to the immune system and where it is difficult to eradicate all viral infections.
Such beliefs have deep roots in early Jewish and Christian stories — one reason they continue to persist today.
Thousands of readers inquired about people featured in a viral video pulled by social media companies for pushing COVID-19 misinformation in July 2020.
The correct phone number for the UK mental health charity Mind is 0300-123-3393.
The meme, which even claimed KKK ties to the beloved monument, took off amid anti-racism protests in the U.S. in the summer of 2020.
Whether or not you agree with a mandate to wear a mask, many of us will do so during our daily business.
Given the wide variety of unregulated face coverings that people are now wearing, how do we know which is most effective?
HQC can block the coronavirus from infecting kidney cells from the African green monkey. But it does not inhibit the virus in human lung cells – the primary site of infection for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
A spoof omnibus conspiracy theory linked a company developing a potential COVID-19 vaccine to several prominent figures.
An emotional obituary for David W. Nagy condemned all who have failed to heed the advice of medical professionals during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of readers inquired about people featured in a viral video pulled by social media companies for pushing COVID-19 misinformation in July 2020.
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
The actor is one of several celebrities who have become the target of bizarre conspiracy theories about "elite pedophile sex trafficking rings."