Science
Fact-checks of science, space, climate, and research claims.
122 verifications
- This post is a fabrication that exploits a real-world Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise s… — False 15/100instagram · May 7, 2026 · @ragebaitnews archive · view post ↗
This post is a fabrication that exploits a real-world Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius in May 2026. While the WHO and RIVM are refuted by 4 sources investigating the Andes variant outbreak, there is absolutely no evidence or study su…
- This post is to be a mix of scientific fact and sensationalized health claims. While turm… — Mixed 55/100instagram · May 7, 2026 · @peopleafteranesthesia archive · view post ↗
This post is to be a mix of scientific fact and sensationalized health claims. While turmeric's curcuminoids are well-studied for inflammation, there is no clinical evidence that a topical 'warm paste' can 'break down years of inflammation' or guaran…
- This story reported by reports from Healio, Axios, and The Washington Post. The post accu… — Verified 100/100instagram · May 6, 2026 · @pubity archive · view post ↗
This story reported by reports from Healio, Axios, and The Washington Post. The post accurately describes a viral 2024 tweet by oncologist Dr. Mark Lewis and correctly references scientific findings that patient satisfaction scores are heavily influe…
- The health benefits and location of the Yin Tang point are confirmed by 3 sources, includ… — Mostly true 60/100instagram · May 6, 2026 · @mindset.therapy archive · view post ↗
The health benefits and location of the Yin Tang point are confirmed by 3 sources, including clinical studies from the NIH and peer-reviewed journals. However, the framing of the post is misleading; there is no evidence that 'Japanese scientists' rec…
- This post is confirmed by 4 sources, including official press releases from the Universit… — Verified 100/100instagram · May 5, 2026 · @thebrainmaze archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 4 sources, including official press releases from the University of Geneva and reports from ScienceDaily. The content accurately describes a study published in the journal Cell Reports in April 2026, which utilized cryo-expa…
- The scientific claims regarding the CARv3-TEAM-E trial are confirmed by 6 sources, includ… — Mostly true 82/100instagram · May 4, 2026 · @drshahlongevity archive · view post ↗
The scientific claims regarding the CARv3-TEAM-E trial are confirmed by 6 sources, including the New England Journal of Medicine and the NIH. While the medical data is highly accurate, the post is framed as a marketing lead-magnet, misleadingly sugge…
- This post is verified as accurate. It correctly reports on a clinical study published in… — Verified 98/100instagram · May 4, 2026 · @thebrainmaze archive · view post ↗
This post is verified as accurate. It correctly reports on a clinical study published in the journal Pain Physician (December 2025) regarding the Hydrafil injectable hydrogel for degenerative disc disease. The claims regarding patient demographics, t…
- The findings are confirmed by 11 sources including Harvard Medical School, the journal Sc… — Verified 95/100instagram · May 4, 2026 · @aiprofitnews archive · view post ↗
The findings are confirmed by 11 sources including Harvard Medical School, the journal Science, and The Guardian. The post accurately reports on a groundbreaking study published on April 30, 2026, which demonstrated that advanced AI reasoning models …
- This content is refuted by 5 sources including the NIH and medical experts who confirm th… — Misleading 35/100instagram · May 4, 2026 · @fact archive · view post ↗
This content is refuted by 5 sources including the NIH and medical experts who confirm that while garlic compounds can penetrate the skin, the therapeutic claims are unfounded. The post incorrectly identifies the soles of the feet as 'highly porous' …
- This content is confirmed by 4 sources including the Harry Perkins Institute and Nature P… — Verified 90/100instagram · May 3, 2026 · @how.everything.works archive · view post ↗
This content is confirmed by 4 sources including the Harry Perkins Institute and Nature Precision Oncology. While the headline is sensationalized, the post accurately reflects the findings of a 2020 study regarding melittin's effect on cancer cells i…
- This content is highly misleading. While the statistics for the 'BodyLogic 3D' YouTube ch… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Apr 29, 2026 · @davidomari archive · view post ↗
This content is highly misleading. While the statistics for the 'BodyLogic 3D' YouTube channel are factually correct (124k subs, 168 videos), the author implies he owns or 'replicated' this channel using a 20-minute AI workflow. In reality, 'BodyLogi…
- This post is authentic and accurately describes a major medical breakthrough reported in… — Verified 100/100instagram · Apr 28, 2026 · @meidastouch archive · view post ↗
This post is authentic and accurately describes a major medical breakthrough reported in April 2026. Dr. Vin Gupta's statements align perfectly with data presented by Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers at the AACR 2026 conference, confirming that n…
- This Instagram post by @physicsuncovered is a scientifically accurate educational carouse… — Verified 92/100instagram · Apr 27, 2026 · @physicsuncovered archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post by @physicsuncovered is a scientifically accurate educational carousel. The claims regarding launch windows, elliptical orbits, and typical travel times to planets (e.g., 6-9 months for Mars, 9.5 years for Pluto) align with NASA a…
- This post is verified. Every major claim, including the $3 million revenue for Q Group, t… — Verified 92/100instagram · Apr 27, 2026 · @wealth archive · view post ↗
This post is verified. Every major claim, including the $3 million revenue for Q Group, the 40 million project milestone, and the specific ARR figures for ShiftNex and Lumoo, is corroborated by 2026 news reports from Business Insider and official Lov…
- This post is misleading. While it correctly notes that communication is vital for success… — Misleading 45/100instagram · Apr 25, 2026 · @thetinderblog archive · view post ↗
This post is misleading. While it correctly notes that communication is vital for success, its primary claim—that marrying within months leads to higher satisfaction than dating for years—is not supported by the Journal of Marriage and Family. In fac…
- This post is verified. The scientific claims regarding the 2141-V11 antibody and the Phas… — Verified 92/100instagram · Apr 23, 2026 · @mindset.therapy archive · view post ↗
This post is verified. The scientific claims regarding the 2141-V11 antibody and the Phase 1 clinical trial results from Rockefeller University are entirely accurate and match peer-reviewed data published in the journal Cancer Cell. While the images …
- This post is a highly accurate and authentic summary of a real scientific study published… — Verified 100/100instagram · Apr 21, 2026 · @gaingoat archive · view post ↗
This post is a highly accurate and authentic summary of a real scientific study published on April 8, 2026, in the journal 'Frontiers in Nutrition'. Every major claim, including the number of trials analyzed and the specific physiological outcomes, i…
- The clinical trial statistics presented in the post are highly accurate and correspond to… — Mostly true 78/100instagram · Apr 18, 2026 · @bigrob_h archive · view post ↗
The clinical trial statistics presented in the post are highly accurate and correspond to published data in the New England Journal of Medicine (2023), Nature Medicine (2024), and topline Phase 3 results (2025). However, the post is categorized as 'm…
- This post is a recycled health myth based on a gross misinterpretation of a 2009 Japanese… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Apr 18, 2026 · @fact archive · view post ↗
This post is a recycled health myth based on a gross misinterpretation of a 2009 Japanese study. While ripe bananas are nutritious, they do not contain Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), nor is there any evidence that eating them destroys cancer cells in h…
- This Instagram post accurately reports on a recent scientific discovery by National Taiwa… — Verified 85/100instagram · Mar 30, 2026 · @chiefchefskills archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post accurately reports on a recent scientific discovery by National Taiwan University researchers concerning a potential baldness cure. While the claims about hair regrowth in 20 days are verified in mice, the post correctly notes tha…
- This Instagram post is an authentic share of a news report from Peoples Gazette Nigeria,… — Verified 95/100instagram · Mar 30, 2026 · @gazettengr archive · view post ↗
This Instagram post is an authentic share of a news report from Peoples Gazette Nigeria, published on March 25, 2026. The report's claims about the Trump administration collecting over $100 million in immigration fees from 179,000 Nigerians without p…
- The Instagram account @tashasoldierus is highly likely to be a fabricated persona, not a… — False 10/100instagram · Mar 18, 2026 · @tashasoldierus archive · view post ↗
The Instagram account @tashasoldierus is highly likely to be a fabricated persona, not a real US soldier. The profile picture shows strong signs of being AI-generated, and the account exhibits several red flags consistent with catfishing or scamming …
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