Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A composite image is formed by combining multiple individual images into one. Such composite images are, at times, used to highlight key instances. However, these images also get shared with misleading interpretations on social media. Let’s look at one such image, which went viral in Sri Lanka, parallel to World […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, locals are fascinated with observing wild animals and their behaviours. However, footage from foreign countries is often shared on social media as if captured in Sri Lanka. This misattribution can lead to misconceptions about the country’s wildlife diversity and behaviour patterns. Clarifying the origin of such footage […]
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A recent viral post has reignited the claim that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans do not mix as a natural phenomenon. This assertion has sparked debate about the nature of oceanic mixing and the factors influencing it. Let’s delve into the science behind this claim to separate fact from fiction. Social media post- Multiple Facebook […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Many people are fascinated by unusual and exotic animals, leading to a surge in social media posts showcasing these creatures. However, it’s essential to be cautious as some of these posts may be misleading or entirely false. In this investigation, we’ll delve into a particular social […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. While Sri Lanka has abundant natural beauty, including stunning landscapes and diverse flora and fauna, footage from other parts of the world often gets misattributed as scenes from Sri Lanka. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media shows a picturesque scene where a person […]
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a non-profit foundation that brings together business, government, and civil society leaders to discuss and address global challenges. In recent years, the WEF has been at the receiving end of disinformation campaigns trying to undermine its goals and activities. One recent claim states that the WEF plans to introduce […]
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Preserving our environment, including its vital components like trees, is crucial for humanity’s survival and our planet’s well-being. Many social media users regularly discuss the importance of the natural environment and the urgent need for conservation efforts. However, some social media posts use deceptive or manipulated content when conveying these messages. This investigation aims to […]
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Climate change has become one of humanity’s most critical challenges in the 21st century. The scientific community, represented prominently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has provided compelling evidence that human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases, are the primary drivers of the observed global warming trend. However, despite this consensus, skepticism […]
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It`s well-known that increasing Carbon Dioxide has been causing more catastrophic results on Earth, including global climate change and related effects. However, certain groups, including climate change deniers, are trying to convey to the public that increased Carbon Dioxide helps increase plants’ photosynthesis, paving the way for more food production. Let’s look at such claims. […]
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Climate Change deniers sometimes come up with bizarre and unpleasant claims to discredit the organisations and individuals campaigning for climate action. One recent claim targeting the World Economic Forum claimed that WEF had declared that humans would have to eat faeces and drink urine to fight climate change. Let’s look at the claim in detail. […]
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