Science
Research findings, viral studies, and scientific claims under the lens.
Insects play a significant role in ecological functioning by acting as visitors and pollinators for various plant species.
NOT BS
Epigenetic interventions targeting cellular aging markers can reverse biological age at the cellular level.
HARDLY BS
Self-concept is positively correlated with academic achievement among senior high school students.
HARDLY BS
Scientists successfully teleported the polarization state of a single photon between two physically separated quantum dots over a 270-meter open-air link.
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During prophase of mitosis, the nuclear envelope breaks down.
SOME BS
Condensed tannin reduces intestinal damage and mitochondrial dysfunction caused by high-fat diets in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).
HARDLY BS
There exist published research papers on unsupervised regime identification in multivariate oceanic current time series, particularly focusing on coastal regions and methods that infer the number of regimes from data, which are relevant for forecasting applications in areas such as Bahia de Santos, Brazil.
MOSTLY BS
Ohm's Law states that voltage equals current multiplied by resistance, expressed as V = IR.
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The microbial composition of fermented mealworm frass fertilizer has been characterized in scientific studies as of April 2026.
MOSTLY BS
Confirmation of extraterrestrial intelligence would cause severe psychological destabilization in human populations prior to any physical contact.
TOTAL BS
The name of the MTHFR gene is derived from the phrase 'motherf*ckr'.
TOTAL BS
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, entering flow states and deliberately downshifting daily pace are sufficient conditions for achieving self-actualization.
TOTAL BS
Antimatter is mathematically equivalent to matter with reversed time dynamics.
SOME BS
The physical characteristics of the Big Bang resemble the geometric appearance of the interior of a black hole.
MOSTLY BS
It is theoretically possible to travel between two points in the Universe at an effective speed faster than the straight-line speed of light, according to some interpretations of physics.
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Insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, such as moths and butterflies, retain memories and learned behaviors acquired during their larval (caterpillar) stage after transforming into adults.
SOME BS
Senegal's greenhouse gas emissions account for 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions as of 2026.
TOTAL BS
Egypt's greenhouse gas emissions account for between 0.2% and 0.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions as of 2026.
MOSTLY BS
Dr. Atanu Nath won the 2026 Breakthrough Prize along with 376 researchers.
SOME BSNo checks match that verdict.