Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
378 results for "debunked myths"
A widespread myth claiming baby rattlesnakes are deadlier than adults has finally been put to rest by researchers, potentially saving lives and snakes. The false belief has been causing unnecessary fear and leading to poor medical decisions for decades.
Scientists in Switzerland just proved that spring fatigue isn't real—it's all in our heads. The cultural phenomenon shapes how we perceive tiredness, not our actual energy levels.
A gender studies professor teams up with advocates to create a myth-busting guide that answers common questions about LGBTQ+ identity. The resource aims to reduce emotional burden on queer and trans people who constantly field misconceptions.
New research finally puts to rest the harmful myth that parenthood makes you dumb. A two-year study of 400 people reveals what's really happening in new parents' brains, and it's actually incredible.
Misleading claims about fans and air conditioning are spreading during Europe's heat wave, but science has some refreshing news. Major health organizations confirm the tools people rely on to stay cool are actually safe and effective.
Science is finally debunking the most harmful myths about obesity, replacing decades of blame with evidence-based treatment. Over one billion people worldwide now have access to better information and medical care for what experts classify as a chronic disease.
Nearly one in three Americans wrongly believe the flu shot can give them the flu, but doctors are setting the record straight with science-backed facts. The confusion stems from mild side effects that actually prove the vaccine is working.
A Nobel Prize winner's book sparked a 50-year vitamin C craze that science now shows was largely wrong. New research reveals what actually works and saves you money.
A belief taught in biology labs for generations just got upended by science. New research shows Bunsen burners don't actually sterilize workspaces the way countless students and researchers have been told.
For 50 years, scientists wrongly blamed Native Hawaiians for hunting waterbirds to extinction. New research from the University of Hawaii proves this never happened and reveals the real story behind the disappearances.
For decades, people believed Spain adopted Central European Time as a nod to Hitler, but a former astronomer just set the record straight. The truth reveals a practical wartime decision that stuck around for 85 years.
New research reveals empathy isn't hardwired by gender—it's shaped by how we raise kids and treat each other. The findings could transform parenting, workplace culture, and how boys grow up.
Think you're too old or too busy to learn a new language? Language educators are debunking five common myths that keep people from discovering the joy of connecting across cultures.
Millions of Indian mothers receive harmful breastfeeding advice based on myths passed down for generations. Health experts are now separating dangerous misconceptions from scientific facts to protect new mothers and babies. #
A single doctor's letter in 1968 sparked decades of fear about MSG, but modern science proves it's completely safe. This natural flavor enhancer was unfairly blamed for "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" that never actually existed.
That viral tip about leaving sugar water for bees? A leading bee scientist says it doesn't actually help and shares what really works. Here's how to truly support struggling bees during hot, dry weather.
That viral warning about women fainting after sniffing perfume from strangers? It's the same debunked hoax that's been recycling since 1999. Here's how to spot fake warnings and why sharing them does more harm than good.
Young Nigerians are speaking up about what really stops them from accessing reproductive health care, and the answer isn't religion or lack of interest. Fear fueled by myths and stigma is the biggest barrier, but health advocates are fighting back with facts and compassion.
Swimming Australia just created a groundbreaking website to protect athletes from AI-generated fake news that's been causing them real distress. The "flickbait" resource will publicly debunk false stories targeting swimmers with a simple red X.
Scientists have debunked the dark urban legend that Nazi commander Hermann Göring personally introduced raccoons to Germany. New research reveals the real story behind Europe's two million raccoons is far less sinister and much more hopeful.
Showing 20 of 378