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Health
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
Health
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak
Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
Health
No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold
Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Health
No, cracking your knuckles won’t cause arthritis
Popping your knuckles, if done correctly, has few if any long-term bad health effects, according to decades of studies. This includes osteoarthritis.
Science
It’s a myth that we only use 10% of our brains
The belief that humans use only 10% of their brains is one of the most widely spread brain myths. Existing evidence shows people use 100% of their brains every day.
Health
No, we do not use only 10% of our brains
The notion that a person uses only 10% of their brain is a common myth. Existing scientific evidence shows people use 100% of their brains on a daily basis.
Expert Interviews
Examining brain myths like the belief that humans use only 10% of their brains | Expert Interview with Eric Chudler, Ph.D.
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions around our brains. Neuroscientist Eric Chudler, Ph.D. sheds light on some of them.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Technology
No, there is no national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Despite recent studies that have linked gas stoves with asthma, there isn’t a federal ban on gas stoves. Some cities, like New York and Berkeley, do have natural gas
Weather
What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system
VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
Vaccines
mRNA does not stay in a person’s body a long time after vaccination
mRNA used in the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is broken down within a few hours to a few days after vaccination, and discarded from the body.
Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
Health
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak
Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
Health
No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold
Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Health
No, cracking your knuckles won’t cause arthritis
Popping your knuckles, if done correctly, has few if any long-term bad health effects, according to decades of studies. This includes osteoarthritis.
Science
It’s a myth that we only use 10% of our brains
The belief that humans use only 10% of their brains is one of the most widely spread brain myths. Existing evidence shows people use 100% of their brains every day.
Health
No, we do not use only 10% of our brains
The notion that a person uses only 10% of their brain is a common myth. Existing scientific evidence shows people use 100% of their brains on a daily basis.
Expert Interviews
Examining brain myths like the belief that humans use only 10% of their brains | Expert Interview with Eric Chudler, Ph.D.
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions around our brains. Neuroscientist Eric Chudler, Ph.D. sheds light on some of them.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Technology
No, there is no national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Despite recent studies that have linked gas stoves with asthma, there isn’t a federal ban on gas stoves. Some cities, like New York and Berkeley, do have natural gas
Weather
What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system
VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
Vaccines
mRNA does not stay in a person’s body a long time after vaccination
mRNA used in the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is broken down within a few hours to a few days after vaccination, and discarded from the body.
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