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A banking association in Nigeria turned a misinformation crisis into an educational moment when a popular content creator spread false claims about banks shutting down. The professional response led to a full retraction and public apology.
Scientists found a surprisingly simple way to fight online misinformation: short videos that teach people manipulation tricks before they encounter fake news. The approach worked so well it's now protecting over 120 million people across Europe.
A man raised in an end-times church where science was considered evil now helps the United Nations combat health misinformation. His childhood love of snakes opened the first crack in his belief system.
Researchers in South Africa are using social media to protect a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection from misinformation before false claims can take hold. Their proactive approach could help ensure more people benefit from the twice-yearly injection that could change the course of the epidemic.
A grassroots science advocacy organization born from 2025 protests has evolved into a multifaceted movement combating health misinformation. Stand Up For Science is taking the fight to social media, congressional offices, and everyday spaces where scientists traditionally haven't engaged.
Scientists reveal that deep reading builds critical thinking skills that resist fake news while also reducing stress and loneliness. The research offers practical hope in our age of endless scrolling and information overload.
Scientists found that deep reading builds critical thinking skills that protect against fake news while also reducing stress and loneliness. Simple strategies like pausing before clicking "share" and slowing down for important passages can retrain your brain.
New research proves that simple strategies like accuracy reminders and community fact-checking successfully reduce the spread of fake news online. The findings work across cultures, offering hope in the battle against digital falsehoods.
When misinformation about Tylenol sparked fear, emergency room doctors stepped up to protect their pregnant patients. New research shows the medical community's swift response to dangerous claims about common painkillers.
A community battery project in Narrabri, Australia, collapsed after misleading fire safety comparisons sparked fear at a council meeting. The story reveals how communities can work together to separate fact from fiction in the clean energy transition.
A public health professor turned her social media followers into a powerful force for good, creating a network that spots and stops health misinformation before it spreads. Their work shows how everyday people can fight back against false claims that put lives at risk.
Over 100 social media influencers from Northern Nigeria just completed training to spot and counter misinformation online. The program teaches fact-checking skills and ethical digital engagement to help truth rise above the noise.
New research shows the latest AI chatbots are getting much better at rejecting foreign misinformation. Estonia's language institute tested dozens of AI models to see which ones push back against false narratives.
Climate experts and health professionals are beating misinformation at its own game by creating engaging social media content that makes science accessible. Their videos are racking up millions of views and changing how people get accurate information online.
Religious leaders across Nigeria are learning to verify information and combat misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is equipping clerics with fact-checking skills to protect communities from harmful falsehoods.
A Moroccan medical student is using social media to combat dangerous health misinformation, reaching over 100,000 young followers with evidence-based education. Doc.karami is bridging the gap between medical science and the millions scrolling through viral health trends.
The world's largest encyclopedia just celebrated 25 years of bringing free knowledge to everyone. As misinformation floods the internet, Wikipedia's commitment to evidence and transparency matters more than ever.
Doctors are fighting back against dangerous social media myths that keep women from taking statins, medications that prevent heart attacks and save lives. The misinformation is especially harmful since heart disease kills more women than any other condition.
Dr Tanaya Narendra got fed up with dangerous health misinformation flooding social media. Now nearly two million women follow her frank answers about periods, fertility, and the "embarrassing" questions they're too afraid to ask doctors in person.
Fake AI-generated videos impersonating trusted Kenyan journalists tried to scare people into buying fake arthritis cures, but fact-checkers quickly exposed the scam. The swift debunking shows how media literacy efforts are protecting communities from dangerous health misinformation.
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