Social media posts circulating on platforms claim that researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a bio-inspired robotic fish capable of swimming through the ocean and “eating” microplastics that are difficult to remove using conventional cleanup methods. However, available evidence shows that it is an experimental prototype rather than a proven ocean-cleanup solution, and it […]
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A viral video circulating on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram claims that an electric vehicle rider was killed after a transformer fell while parking near it, warning people not to park EVs near electrical equipment. Our investigation found this misleading on two counts: the transformer did not fall, and the vehicle has not been identified as […]
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A viral video shared on TikTok and reuploaded to Facebook, X, LinkedIn and other platforms claims to show a unique dog shelter where “the dogs choose their humans.” In the clip, the dogs “intuitively” select their new owners. Many viewers have shared the video as evidence of a real shelter and a pioneering adoption method. […]
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A social media post claims a whale was found with a harpoon lodged in its body for over a hundred years. The post suggests this is evidence of long whale lifespans. Upon investigation, we found that the images accompanying the claim does not actually depict this discovery. Social Media Posts Recently, multiple social media users […]
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A video has been widely shared on social media claiming to depict “the largest civilian flotilla in modern history” sailing toward Gaza, accompanied by captions that more than 50 boats from 44 nations are participating in the mission. This claim has drawn attention, but our investigation finds the video to be misleading. Social Media Posts […]
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