They say that in medieval times, people didn’t believe in weather forecasts - according to legend, one of the dukes in a fit of anger ordered his court weather forecaster to be hanged right from the ...

Science is ever-evolving, and with it, our understanding of the world around us. Many long-held beliefs have been debunked by scientific research, revealing truths that sometimes challenge our ...

In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court extended the right to bear arms to every corner of the country. The landmark case effectively limited the ability of state and local entities to restrict gun ownership ...

While social stigma about suicide means that open conversations about the topic are rare, the reality is that suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, more than 49,000 people ...

I love a cup (or four cups) of coffee in the morning. I enjoy the taste, I enjoy the ritual of grinding beans, and, yes, I enjoy the kick I get from the caffeine. It’s just a nice way to start the day ...

The study evaluates debunking performance across multiple dimensions, including factual accuracy, clarity, completeness, and ...

Humans have a long history with alcohol—we’ve been making and consuming it for over ten thousand years, about as long as we’ve had agriculture. That’s a long time for people to come up with all kinds ...