Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The “Nelu flower” blooming in Horton Plains, which has not occurred in 12 years, has caught the attention of many Sri Lankans. However, among many videos of the rare Nelu Flower blooming in Horton Plains, some misleading content was also shared, mistakenly attributing it to the rare spectacle in […]
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Social media are filled with the discussions related to amazing creations of nature. However, sometimes digitally manipulated /created images being shared as images of natural venues. In this article, we are focusing on Blood Falls Antarctica and related misleading images. Social media posts With an image of flowing blood like fluid through a glacier, a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Northern Lights and Southern Lights, which are particularly visible in the countries with high latitudes near the magnetic poles, are noteworthy because of their beauty. Photos and videos of these lights or auroras are often posted on social media in a misleading manner, most possibly because of the splendor […]
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There is often interest among the public in innovative ideas that aim to enhance the co-existence of humans and animals. One such move, touted as a novel idea implemented in Sri Lanka, purportedly claimed that the country was building rope canopy bridges to help monkeys and squirrels cross busy roads. Let’s look at these viral […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Unbelievable stories, especially of strange animal behaviours, often fascinate netizens and many tend to share such stories without checking their veracity; hence, many times social media users get misled by out-of-context stories. One such rumour going viral at present talks about a mother tiger who had lost her cubs […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For many decades, Plastic pollution has been taking place all around the world, affecting the water we drink, food we eat and our bodies. Environmentalists point out that while plastic pollution is a major problem, it is still one of the most solvable environmental challenges, and that there are several […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a forest fire broke out in Ella area. This fire started in the mountainous area in Ravana Ella waterfall. This Ravana Ella forest reserve is famous for its rich biodiversity. The mainstream news had reported that 600 acres of land has been destroyed by this fire and that there […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People are often captivated by the beauty of flowers, and their images are widely shared on social media. However, in some cases, digitally altered or entirely computer-generated images are circulated as real photographs. These edited images can mislead viewers, who may believe they are looking at actual flowers when, in […]
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Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee A viral video claims that Canada is already below the net zero level of carbon tax. The person in the video mentions that Canada has 320 billion trees and needs only 30 billion trees to absorb all the carbon emitted in a year. However, some sources state that Canada […]
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Many social media users enthusiastically discuss the incredible abilities of animals in our environment. However, some of these posts can be misleading, spreading misinformation about these animals and their behaviors. Social Media Posts Social media posts being spread implying all scorpions can hold their breath for upto six days,survive a hold year without food,climb almost […]
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