In a significant biosecurity breach, 323 vials containing live virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, have been reported missing from the Public Health Virology Laboratory in Queensland, Australia. This breach, which occurred in 2021 due to a freezer malfunction, only came to light in August 2023 during an audit. Authorities have called it […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka, sparking lively discussions across social media platforms. However, alongside genuine fan engagement, there has been a rise in the spread of misleading content, including altered videos, false claims, and misinformation. These posts often go viral, misleading the public and creating confusion. […]
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People are often intrigued by mysterious phenomena, drawn to the enigmatic and unexplained. However, there are instances where events with clear scientific explanations are misconstrued and circulated on social media as mysterious occurrences, perpetuating misunderstanding and misinformation. Social Media Posts Social media posts in Sri Lanka claim the vibrant pink colour of Lake Hillier in […]
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This video is not recent. It shows the Australian team celebrating its victory over New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Australia won the sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating Team India. Aussies won the final by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium inAhamedabad. Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh posed for a photo with […]
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The CWC 2023 final was played between India and Australia in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November. Australia won the World Cup trophy for a record sixth time by defeating India. A video of the post-match ceremony is going viral on social media. In this video, Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, can be seen […]
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While the case against cricketer Dhanushka Gunathilake for alleged sexual assault in Australia drew much attention, there was a lot of curiosity on social media about the young woman who accompanied the cricketer as well. We decided to investigate the accuracy of viral claims suggesting that the woman might be Dhanushka’s legal representative. Social Media […]
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Many Sri Lankans are on the lookout for work or study opportunities, and Australia is one of the preferred destinations. Therefore, many phishing attacks are generated to target these aspiring candidates. Let’s look at one such recent recurring message, claiming to be PR & Job opportunities in Australia in 2023. Social Media Posts A WhatsApp […]
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As the deadly hurricane Ian continue to gather momentum across the many parts of the state of Florida, USA the latest reports estimates a death roll of over 100, on top of the huge property damages and massive flooding. Many social media users have shared posts related to hurricane Ian and its deadly aftermath. We […]
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Claims related to discovery of species which are said to have been extinct often garner a lot of interest among many nature lovers. However, there are many misleading social media posts also, related to such rare findings. This is our investigation on such a claim related to a giant sea scorpion, said to have been […]
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Tamil communities are spread across the world in significant numbers in many continents from Europe to Americas and Australia, apart from the bulk of the native speakers in India and Asia. As a result, at times we come across social media posts related to instances in which Tamil language and culture got recognized in some […]
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