A claim circulating on social media states that astronomers have detected a mysterious “cosmic crack” in the Milky Way. According to viral posts, an unseen force moved through part of the galaxy without emitting light, heat, or any visible signal, leaving behind a 230-light-year “fracture.” However, the viral image depicting a dark rip in space […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that NASA has issued a warning about a 2% chance of an asteroid hitting Earth on February 14. The post has gained traction by combining a specific probability figure with the notable date of Valentine’s Day. However, an examination of available evidence indicates the claim is […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that Alyssa Carson, at just 23 years old, has been selected to become the first human to land on Mars on a one-way mission and will never return to Earth. However, our review shows that this claim is false. Social Media Posts Viral posts typically describe […]
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In October 2025, social media platforms erupted with claims that NASA had confirmed Earth now possesses two moons, a celestial companion destined to orbit our planet until 2083. However, our investigation found that this claim misinterprets scientific data, NASA did not announce that Earth has two moons. Social Media Posts A viral claim circulating on […]
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A viral social media post claims that the US space agency NASA confirmed the Three Gorges Dam in China shifted the Earth’s rotation axis and made each day shorter. This has circulated widely on platforms. However, our investigation finds the claim is misleading. Social Media Posts Screenshots of posts show captions like: “NASA confirms a […]
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A flurry of sensational headlines and viral posts has stirred public curiosity, claiming that NASA has discovered a “Super Earth” planet sending mysterious signals from 154 light-years away. However, the viral claim is misleading. Social Media Claim Multiple social media users has shared posts with the claim that NASA has discovered a “Super Earth” planet […]
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Social media users are very interested in space and planets etc. As a result many social media posts regarding them can be seen. But some of these circulated posts are misleading and here is an inquiry about such a misleading social media post. Social Media Posts. There are social media posts circulating stating that all […]
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People are increasingly fascinated by space exploration and astronauts, leading to frequent discussions on social media platforms. However, some of these posts contain misleading information, which can cause confusion and spread inaccuracies about space missions and related topics. Social Media Posts Social media posts have been circulating stating, “It is crazy that there are two […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lankan scientists are making significant contributions in various countries and prestigious institutions like NASA. However, their achievements are sometimes overshadowed by misleading social media posts that spread false information about their activities. Social Media Posts Social media posts are claiming that Sri Lankan scientist Piyumi Wijesekera is joining a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People are generally intrigued by spacecraft and space-related topics. However, it’s important to note that in some cases, misleading or altered images are circulated on social media platforms. These images may not accurately represent the reality of space exploration or phenomena, leading to misunderstandings or false beliefs. It’s crucial for […]
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