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Don't believe the comet conspiracy theories, reports Andrew Paul. www.popsci.com/science/3i-a...
3I/Atlas isn't deep space aliens and didn't 'change color'
Don't believe the comet conspiracy theories.
www.popsci.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Don't believe the comet conspiracy theories, reports Andrew Paul. www.popsci.com/science/3i-a...
Rosanna Hanness says the first proof she was an extra-terrestrial came as a child when she experienced intense emotions and startling premonitions, reports Anna Roberts. archive.ph/4n3Z8 www.thesun.co.uk/sun-club/371...
I'm proof aliens exist as I'm one - before you mock, laugh and judge, read this
ROSANNA Hanness’ out-of-this-world claims are often met with derision, sniggers and bafflement. But she brushes off the ridicule and is proud to tell people she’s an alien. Yes, you rea…
www.thesun.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Rosanna Hanness says the first proof she was an extra-terrestrial came as a child when she experienced intense emotions and startling premonitions, reports Anna Roberts. archive.ph/4n3Z8 www.thesun.co.uk/sun-club/371...
A Farnworth man is still searching for answers after witnessing strange lights over Winter Hill in 2019, reports Grace Williams for Bolton News. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2560516...
Bolton man seeks answers after Winter Hill 'UFO sighting'
Joe expected to see some breathtaking views of Bolton, but instead, he saw something he couldn’t explain
www.theboltonnews.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A Farnworth man is still searching for answers after witnessing strange lights over Winter Hill in 2019, reports Grace Williams for Bolton News. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2560516...
A 14th century trickster tale was misread as fact, reports Andrew Paul. www.popsci.com/health/black...
Centuries of Black Death misinformation started with a poem
A 14th century trickster tale was misread as fact.
www.popsci.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A 14th century trickster tale was misread as fact, reports Andrew Paul. www.popsci.com/health/black...
Have you ever wondered why we can’t stop a hurricane dead in its tracks, or avoid floods by steering storms away from cities? science.feedback.org/myths-about-...
Myths about weather control and geoengineering: here’s what you should know - Science Feedback
Humans cannot control Earth’s weather with technology at a large scale – even at smaller scales, our capabilities are extremely limited. Humans can, however, have a long-term influence on weather…
science.feedback.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Have you ever wondered why we can’t stop a hurricane dead in its tracks, or avoid floods by steering storms away from cities? science.feedback.org/myths-about-...
Who is driving the populist insurgency? It’s not grumpy pensioners or vulnerable teenagers – it’s my generation, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Meet gen X: middle-aged, enraged and radicalised by internet bile | Gaby Hinsliff
Who is driving the populist insurgency? It’s not grumpy pensioners or vulnerable teenagers – it’s my generation, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Who is driving the populist insurgency? It’s not grumpy pensioners or vulnerable teenagers – it’s my generation, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Having so much information at our fingertips is useful but seductive, easily fooling us into thinking we know more than we do, writes Arthur C. Brooks. archive.ph/CyCq5 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Google Isn’t Grad School
Having so much information at our fingertips is useful but seductive, easily fooling us into thinking we know more than we do.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Having so much information at our fingertips is useful but seductive, easily fooling us into thinking we know more than we do, writes Arthur C. Brooks. archive.ph/CyCq5 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A UNICEF health manager says disinformation about typhoid vaccines administered to children in Bangladesh is slowing down a nationwide drive to inoculate them against the potentially deadly disease, reports Rasheek Mujib. factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
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November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A UNICEF health manager says disinformation about typhoid vaccines administered to children in Bangladesh is slowing down a nationwide drive to inoculate them against the potentially deadly disease, reports Rasheek Mujib. factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
11 bodies were found during a raid of the commune in Thailand, where disciples of the self-proclaimed holy man were consuming his feces and dead skin, reports Koh Ewe. www.vice.com/en/article/r...
Disturbing Details Keep Emerging About This Bizarre Poop-Eating Cult
11 bodies were found during a raid of the commune in Thailand, where disciples of the self-proclaimed holy man were consuming his feces and dead skin.
www.vice.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
11 bodies were found during a raid of the commune in Thailand, where disciples of the self-proclaimed holy man were consuming his feces and dead skin, reports Koh Ewe. www.vice.com/en/article/r...
A video of what was thought to be a lion was posted on social media and a report was made to Gardaí (Irish police) on 29 October, reports Rebekah Wilson. bbc.com/news/articles/c2em1zxk9rgo
The County Clare lion which was actually a 'Mouse'
A video of what was thought to be a lion was posted on social media and a report was made to Gardaí (Irish police) on 29 October.
bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A video of what was thought to be a lion was posted on social media and a report was made to Gardaí (Irish police) on 29 October, reports Rebekah Wilson. bbc.com/news/articles/c2em1zxk9rgo
Rosanna Hanness said that she is herself a 'starseed' from a distant star in a constellation far far away, and has now given her evidence to undeniably prove her case to humans, reports Rory Gannon. archive.ph/vqaru www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...
Woman claims she has 'terrifying' proof she's an alien after memories were wiped
Rosanna Hanness said that she is herself a 'starseed' from a distant star in a constellation far far away, and has now given her evidence to undeniably prove her case to humans
www.dailystar.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Rosanna Hanness said that she is herself a 'starseed' from a distant star in a constellation far far away, and has now given her evidence to undeniably prove her case to humans, reports Rory Gannon. archive.ph/vqaru www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...
Keratin is the tough protein that forms hair, nails and hooves. It’s also responsible for something far stranger: human horns, reports Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol. theconversation.com/why-some-hum...
Why some humans grow horns
Keratin is the tough protein that forms hair, nails and hooves. It’s also responsible for something far stranger: human horns.
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Keratin is the tough protein that forms hair, nails and hooves. It’s also responsible for something far stranger: human horns, reports Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol. theconversation.com/why-some-hum...
Someone I know became a conspiracy theorist seemingly overnight. Some tried and trusted techniques that might help, reports Niall Firth. archive.ph/qhTXs www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...
How to help friends and family dig out of a conspiracy theory black hole
Some tried and trusted techniques that might help.
www.technologyreview.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Someone I know became a conspiracy theorist seemingly overnight. Some tried and trusted techniques that might help, reports Niall Firth. archive.ph/qhTXs www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...
Experts explore the messy intersection between evidence-based cancer care and an enticing wellness industry dominated by social media influencers who often spread cancer misinformation, writes Christina Szalinski. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Cancer Misinformation: When Influencers Co-Opt Care
Experts explore the messy intersection between evidence-based cancer care and an enticing wellness industry dominated by social media influencers who often spread cancer misinformation.
www.medscape.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Experts explore the messy intersection between evidence-based cancer care and an enticing wellness industry dominated by social media influencers who often spread cancer misinformation, writes Christina Szalinski. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Move follows ‘escalating hybrid attacks’ by Russia and other foreign powers spreading fake articles across social media, reports Jennifer Rankin. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
EU plans hub to tackle disinformation threat from Russia and others
Move follows ‘escalating hybrid attacks’ by Russia and other foreign powers spreading fake articles across social media
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Move follows ‘escalating hybrid attacks’ by Russia and other foreign powers spreading fake articles across social media, reports Jennifer Rankin. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The co-discoverer of the structure of DNA helped to strengthen a US research institute and wrote a classic textbook, but also earned a reputation for racist and sexist comments, report Heidi Ledford, Mariana Lenharo, Brendan Maher and Traci Watson. archive.ph/Mpica www.nature.com/articles/d41...
DNA pioneer James Watson has died ― colleagues wrestle with his legacy
The co-discoverer of the structure of DNA helped to strengthen a US research institute and wrote a classic textbook, but also earned a reputation for racist and sexist comments.
www.nature.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The co-discoverer of the structure of DNA helped to strengthen a US research institute and wrote a classic textbook, but also earned a reputation for racist and sexist comments, report Heidi Ledford, Mariana Lenharo, Brendan Maher and Traci Watson. archive.ph/Mpica www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I’ll never forget sitting in a sunny school field on sports day a couple of years ago and seeing one of my students claim that aeroplanes are spreading ‘chemtrails,’ writes Nadeine Asbali. metro.co.uk/2025/11/06/a...
I thought I'd seen it all - then my pupil brought up chemtrails
I’ve even had kids ask me if the Queen really died or if the Covid vaccine is actually a chip implanted to spy on us.
metro.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I’ll never forget sitting in a sunny school field on sports day a couple of years ago and seeing one of my students claim that aeroplanes are spreading ‘chemtrails,’ writes Nadeine Asbali. metro.co.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Britain feels more divided than ever, findings which come as new anti-terrorism data shows record referrals for extreme right-wing ideology, reports Sophie Perry. www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/b...
Culture wars have left UK more divided than ever, and right-wing extremism is rising
Britain feels more divided than ever, findings which come as new anti-terrorism data shows record referrals for extreme right-wing ideology.
www.thepinknews.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Britain feels more divided than ever, findings which come as new anti-terrorism data shows record referrals for extreme right-wing ideology, reports Sophie Perry. www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/b...
Haloween might be over, but the scariness has continued for one woman who has showed a clip of a ‘ghost’ in her home, reports Claudia Jackson. archive.ph/zVFfy www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/372...
People beg homeowner to ‘run’ & ‘move house ASAP’ after spotting ‘ghost’
HALOWEEN might be over, but the scariness has continued for one woman who has showed a clip of a ‘ghost’ in her home. Firzana left the internet feeling scared after she shared the video…
www.thesun.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Haloween might be over, but the scariness has continued for one woman who has showed a clip of a ‘ghost’ in her home, reports Claudia Jackson. archive.ph/zVFfy www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/372...
Radio astronomy opened up the universe for scientists. They could map new elements across galaxies and also search for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations, writes Gabriela Radulescu, Smithsonian Institution. theconversation.com/setis-noahs-...
SETI’s ‘Noah’s Ark’ – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life
Radio astronomy opened up the universe for scientists. They could map new elements across galaxies and also search for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.
theconversation.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Radio astronomy opened up the universe for scientists. They could map new elements across galaxies and also search for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations, writes Gabriela Radulescu, Smithsonian Institution. theconversation.com/setis-noahs-...
From effective rain-enhancing technology to a long, secretive history of trying to weaponize storms, there’s fertile ground for misinformation, reports Dave Levitan. www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...
Why it’s so hard to bust the weather control conspiracy theory
From effective rain-enhancing technology to a long, secretive history of trying to weaponize storms, there’s fertile ground for misinformation.
www.technologyreview.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
From effective rain-enhancing technology to a long, secretive history of trying to weaponize storms, there’s fertile ground for misinformation, reports Dave Levitan. www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...
The US President has continued to claim an ongoing genocide of white people is underway in South Africa, despite a wealth of evidence this is not true, reports Josh Marcus. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
US boycotting G20, as Trump cites false claims of white genocide of host South Africa
The president has continued to claim an ongoing genocide of white people is underway in South Africa, despite a wealth of evidence this is not true
www.independent.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The US President has continued to claim an ongoing genocide of white people is underway in South Africa, despite a wealth of evidence this is not true, reports Josh Marcus. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
The host of the COP30 climate summit Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron both warned against climate disinformation as world leaders gathered ahead of the annual UN Conference of Parties climate. www.france24.com/en/video/202...
Macron and Lula warn of the dangers of climate disinformation ahead of COP30
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November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The host of the COP30 climate summit Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron both warned against climate disinformation as world leaders gathered ahead of the annual UN Conference of Parties climate. www.france24.com/en/video/202...
There is evidence LED therapy can help to improve skin problems, but dermatologists are divided over whether at-home products deliver the same results as medical-grade devices, reports Rebecca Whittaker. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
LED face mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
There is evidence LED therapy can help to improve skin problems, but dermatologists are divided over whether at-home products deliver the same results as medical-grade devices.
www.independent.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There is evidence LED therapy can help to improve skin problems, but dermatologists are divided over whether at-home products deliver the same results as medical-grade devices, reports Rebecca Whittaker. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
As a majority of global citizens call for bold climate change policies, a new push for information integrity aims to neutralize the climate denial that has thwarted ambitious action, reports Stuart Braun. www.dw.com/en/disinform...
Disinformation rife ahead of climate summit in Brazil – DW – 11/06/2025
As a majority of global citizens call for bold climate change policies, a new push for information integrity aims to neutralize the climate denial that has thwarted ambitious action.
www.dw.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
As a majority of global citizens call for bold climate change policies, a new push for information integrity aims to neutralize the climate denial that has thwarted ambitious action, reports Stuart Braun. www.dw.com/en/disinform...