Misleading
Claim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context
Claim:
Erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns carries many risks
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Source: Well-Rooted Pediatrics, Anonymous, 2021-10-18 -
MisleadingCOVID-19 cases in the U.S. are mainly detected by highly specific molecular testing, not antibody testing
Claim:
Antibodies for the common cold produce a positive COVID-19 test; false-positive results from COVID-19 antibody testing are behind the COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S.
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2020-07-01 -
Wall Street Journal op-ed ignores evidence of negative impacts of increasing CO2
Claim:
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide has helped raise global food production and reduce poverty.
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Harrison Schmitt, Rodney Nichols, 2016-10-31 -
AccurateA third of Antarctic ice shelf risks collapse at 4°C above pre-industrial levels, as accurately described in CNN article
Claim:
"A third of Antarctic ice shelf risks collapse as our planet warms"
Source: CNN, Amy Woodyatt, 2021-04-09 -
Study by Lund University researchers didn’t show that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines change our DNA
…immunofluorescence experiment showed LINE-1 (in red; the nucleus is marked in blue) to be predominantly present in the cytoplasm of the cell, and this is the case even in the…
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+1.0HighBBC article on IPCC report is mostly accurate, but could use some clarification
…to check all facts in detail, this article provides a well-rounded view of the science using common questions and puts it in perspective, using graphics in an easy to understand…
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InaccurateMargarine and plastic are chemically unrelated substances, contrary to persistent online claim
Claim:
“Margarine is one molecule away from plastic”
Source: Facebook, Instagram, Social media users, 2024-11-19 -
MisleadingSenator Sanders' claim that climate change is making tornadoes worse isn't supported by published research
Claim:
The science is clear, climate change is making extreme weather events, including tornadoes, worse.
Source: Facebook, Bernie Sanders, 2019-03-04 -
InaccurateHurricane Milton’s path is not evidence of weather manipulation; humans cannot create or manipulate hurricanes
Claim:
Hurricane Milton is a targeted geo-engineered storm. Hurricanes don’t develop in the western Gulf of Mexico and head straight east to Florida.
Source: Twitter/X, Stew Peters, 2024-10-07 -
Claim that burning sage purifies the air based on study that burned entirely different plants
Claim:
Research shows burning Sage cleans bacteria in the air
Source: myhighplains.com, Spirit Science, Anonymous, 2019-10-24