How to make sure a Q&A with a scientist doesn’t misrepresent science
…or challenge because of the interview format. The first was an interview with sea ice researcher Peter Wadhams in which he claimed that Arctic sea ice could reach “ice free”…
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IncorrectConnecting a generator to the wheel of an electric vehicle won’t recharge its battery
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The rotating wheel of an electric vehicle can recharge the vehicle’s battery by affixing a generator
Source: Facebook, Ozzy's Classics, 2021-03-06 -
InaccurateThere is no conclusive evidence that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine contains graphene oxide
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“These Spanish researchers have found that over 99 percent of the Pfizer vaccine is graphene oxide.”
Source: Stew Peters Show, Jane Ruby, Stew Peters, 2021-07-05 -
UnsupportedPublished studies show no association between COVID-19 vaccines and heart attacks, contrary to British cardiologist’s claim
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of heart attacks
Source: The Joe Rogan Experience, Aseem Malhotra, 2023-10-10 -
Use of information panels on YouTube videos containing misinformation – a ’quick check’ study
Executive summary Contextual information panels containing links to authoritative sources on topics prone to disinformation (such as COVID-19 and vaccines or climate change) are the only mechanism cited by YouTube…
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"Planet of the Humans" documentary misleads viewers about renewable energy
On 21 April 2020, Michael Moore released a documentary on his YouTube channel titled Planet of the Humans, which has received over 5 million views as of May 1st. The…
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UnsupportedAlleged spikes in medical conditions among the military after COVID-19 vaccine rollout are based on faulty data due to a database glitch
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In 2021, cases of pregnancy and fertility issues, cancer, neurological issues, and heart disease spiked after COVID-19 vaccination
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MisleadingNo, the UK Met Office is not fabricating climate data, contrary to a blogger’s claims
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The United Kingdom Meteorological Office (the Met Office) is fabricating data/making up numbers for weather stations that are closed.
Source: Tallbloke's Talkshop, Daily Sceptic, Ray Sanders, Chris Morrison, 2024-10-31 -
IncorrectNo device can plug into your car’s fusebox to improve engine efficiency and turn it into a hybrid
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Plugging this device into a car’s fuse box can reduce fuel consumption by at least 35% and up to 75% by converting the car into a hybrid.
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InaccurateStudies show that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines outweigh their risks; preprint claiming to show otherwise is flawed
Claim:
“Covid Vaccines More Likely to Put You in Hospital Than Keep You Out”
Source: Daily Sceptic, Will Jones, 2022-06-22