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Mission & Vision
Science Feedback is a non-profit organization. We verify the credibility of scientific claims in areas that are prone to misunderstandings and disinformation, particularly in areas such as climate change and health.
In addition to expert-driven investigations, Science Feedback develops data-driven and AI-powered approaches to analyze and quantify online disinformation.
Our mission is to assist the public in finding accurate information in science-related domains.
Science Feedback is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), which guarantees its non-partisan nature, its methods and the transparency of its funding.
We believe it is scientists’ civic duty to better inform our fellow citizens in our area of expertise.
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Insights
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Busting popular misinformation about Alzheimer’s disease
Do cholesterol-lowering drugs or stress cause Alzheimer’s? Can coconut oil and mushrooms prevent it? Approach these claims with caution.
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Can HPV infection be treated? Here are the facts
The Internet is awash with products claiming to treat HPV infection. But evidence for these claims is scarce.
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If CO2 is 0.04% of Earth’s atmosphere, how does it cause climate change?
Common air pollutants – such as sulfur dioxide, or ozone – reach unsafe levels for humans at just a few micrograms (millionths of a gram) per cubic meter, or just a few parts per billion, far less than the percentage of CO2 in the atmosphere. Thanks to how the greenhouse effect works, a little CO2 can cause a lot of heating.
Recent Reviews
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UnsupportedKeto diet isn’t cure for schizophrenia, contrary to US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim
Claim:
Schizophrenia can be cured with the keto diet
Source: Twitter/X, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2026-02-04 -
Lacks contextBringing clarity to misleading claims about wind turbines’ costs, impacts on birds
Claim:
Wind turbines are killing bald eagles, and make you pay more for electricity
Source: Gateway Pundit, Gregory Lyakhov, 2026-01-13 -
IncorrectHealth influencer Paul Saladino incorrectly attributes acne to autoimmunity
Claim:
Acne is an autoimmune condition; removing vegetables from your diet can treat autoimmunity
Source: Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Paul Saladino, 2026-01-24
Analyses & Investigations
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Beware of AI-generated doctors giving health advice on social media: investigating the phenomenon on TikTok
Deepfakes of real doctors on TikTok spread health misinformation, attracting millions of views. Our findings suggest that such content can be valuable for engagement farming and monetization.
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Insights from 8 Months of Monitoring Climate Misinformation on French TV and Radio: Scale and Narratives
529 cases of misleading or false claims were detected between January and August 2025, with the number of incidents tripling during the summer months.
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What our first measurement says about disinformation on major platforms in Europe
Across platforms, accounts that have repeatedly shared misinformation receive more interactions per post per followers than high-credibility accounts; LinkedIn being the exception.
News & events
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TV5 Monde
Climate: How to combat disinformation? (64′ Debate)
(translated from French) Beyond the denial of climate science itself, an increasing amount of misinformation targets solutions to curb climate change, such as renewable energies, electric vehicles, and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Euronews
Exclusive: Elon Musk’s X fails to deal with Russian disinformation, breaching EU rules, study says
Terroille said another Russian method is to fabricate pages that look like well-known Western media outlets and spread them on X.
He added that fake news about public health and misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines are still running, among other topics, such as misinformation about the environment and are “absolutely weaponised” by Russia.
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Le Monde
Climate disinformation thrives in some of the French audiovisual media
(Translated from French) Climate disinformation is no longer the sole domain of social networks but is also becoming ‘normalized’ in a part of the French audiovisual media. This is the main conclusion of a study published by Science Feedback, Data for Good and QuotaClimat, three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) specializing in the analysis of media coverage of ecological issues.
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Euronews
Not just social media: Report claims mainstream French media is spreading climate disinformation
This is the first comprehensive, data-driven evidence that climate disinformation is widespread not just on social media but also in the mainstream media. The news we read and digest actively shapes public understanding and trust, so knowing what information is being shared is crucial.