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The impact of climate change on the water cycle is complex, leading to both more intense droughts and more intense extreme rainfall events. This duality is not a contradiction, but rather a reflection of the dynamic nature of our climate system.

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A recent WSJ op-ed made misleading claims regarding polar bears & other climate-related projections. @sciencefeedback.bsky.social tapped peer-reviewed research & experts to provide context that debunks the claims, including feedback from our own senior director of research and policy, Geoff York.

Bjorn Lomborg’s claims about polar bears, coral, and cold deaths ignore scientists’ predictions of climate-change-affected futures - Science Feedback
Bjorn Lomborg’s claims about polar bears, coral, and cold deaths ignore scientists’ predictions of climate-change-affected futures - Science Feedback

Key takeaway Simply because a climate change prediction has not become fully visible yet does not mean that the prediction is not happening or that the prediction will not happen in the future. Scienc...

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Paper finally out in Nature Machine Intelligence! 🧪 Factuality challenges in the era of large language models and opportunities for fact-checking doi.org/10.1038/s422...rdcu.be/dRFy0

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1:An anti-sunscreen movement spreading misinformation about sun safety and discouraging the use of sunscreen has taken over social media and is hitting younger adults. Dermatologists have raised the alarm about this dangerous trend that puts people at a higher risk of skin cancer.

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1: 🍼A recent viral Facebook reel correctly warns against giving water to babies under six months. It's rare we verify claims that turn out to be true, but this is an important exception. Here's why: #Parenting#Health

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In a recent article by Rolling Stone, @sciencefeedback.bsky.social was interviewed and cited for its research indicating that under Elon Musk's leadership, misinformation "superspreader" accounts on X (formerly Twitter) have experienced a significant increase in engagement.

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1: A high-profile study found small amounts of heavy metals (such as lead & arsenic) in tampons. It has sparked concerns on social media, with some users claiming that these products could cause serious health issues. Is it really harmful for the human body? #Science#Health

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1/ New Report by @sciencefeedback @Alliance4Europe : EU-Sanctioned Russian Media Content is still accessible on Meta Platforms This is part of a 4-series report examining major online platforms' enforcement of EU sanctions on Russian media entities.

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Scientists sorting fact from fiction in scientific media coverage. science.feedback.org/
80 followers109 following88 posts