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entertainment1 month ago•9 min saved

No Gravity Collapse: Debunking the Viral 'Gravity Ends' Claim

Lifehacker debunks a viral claim that gravity will stop for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, noting there’s no secret NASA document or project called 'Anchor.' Cosmologist Joel Meyers explains you’d mostly float rather than slam into ceilings, gravity isn’t what binds our bodies, and the planet wouldn’t instantly explode; atmospheric and tectonic effects would be complex and unpredictable. The article also explains why the rumor spread, what would realistically happen, and even a tongue-in-cheek survival plan, ultimately concluding the event is extremely unlikely.

via Lifehacker|

#conspiracy-theories #debunking #entertainment

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Devin AI: The Controversial Rise and Fall of the First AI Software Engineer"

Cognition's claim of creating "the first AI software engineer" named Devin has been debunked after accusations of lying about its performance in promo videos. The AI failed to understand and complete an Upwork task as showcased, with crucial details overlooked by its creators. The task was seemingly cherry-picked to showcase Devin's abilities, and it took the AI much longer to solve it compared to a human. Ultimately, the presentation of Devin's capabilities was marred by human error, casting doubt on its groundbreaking status.

via 80.lv|

#ai #cognition #debunking

health-and-wellness2 years ago•0 min saved

"Dispelling 16 Common Nutrition Myths: A Dietitian's TikTok Truths"

A dietitian took to TikTok to debunk 16 toxic nutrition myths, emphasizing the importance of not taking advice based on fear-mongering or shame, and highlighting the significance of checking creators' credentials and credibility. She encouraged viewers to move forward without buying into these debunked myths.

via BuzzFeed|

#credibility #debunking #dietitian

health-and-nutrition2 years ago•6 min saved

"Dispelling 7 Common Food Myths for a Healthier Diet"

Eight dietitians debunk common food myths, including the idea that shopping only the perimeter of the grocery store is best, low calorie and low fat doesn't necessarily mean healthier, natural sugars aren't inherently better than table sugar, sea salt isn't significantly healthier than table salt, eggs are not bad for you and don't necessarily raise cholesterol, eating after 6 p.m. is not inherently bad, and coffee is not a meal replacement.

via Yahoo Life|

#debunking #dietitians #food-myths

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Navigating Misinformation: Strategies for Effective Communication.

A new study in Scientific Reports has found that "bypassing" misinformation is just as effective as debunking it head-on. This way requires considering what conclusions one wants their audience to reach and supporting those conclusions with positive facts the audience may not have considered. The bypassing strategy involves identifying a conclusion and figuring out how to bolster that conclusion with accurate information that doesn't directly refute misinformed claims. The researchers say that bypassing is a tool that policy makers and influential figures should use to fight misinformation.

via Phys.org|

#bypassing #debunking #misinformation

culture2 years ago•1 min saved

"April Fools' Day 2023: A Roundup of the Best Pranks and Jokes from Brands and Individuals"

The Washington Post is debunking every brand- or celebrity-related April Fools’ prank they can find today in the hopes that no one is tricked against their will. As a newspaper, they have a tradition of dumping on the holiday, particularly on corporate marketing specialists who use the occasion to deceive their customers with fictitious announcements in the name of “humor.”

via The Washington Post|

#april-fools-day #culture #debunking