Science
Research findings, viral studies, and scientific claims under the lens.
The full moon causes an increase in unusual human behavior and events.
TOTAL BS
Planting a large number of trees is the most effective immediate solution to climate change.
TOTAL BS
Bananas are radioactive due to their natural potassium-40 content.
NOT BS
Plastic waste eventually biodegrades in landfills.
TOTAL BS
Humans use the left hemisphere of the brain primarily for logical thinking and the right hemisphere primarily for creative thinking.
TOTAL BS
Diamonds are formed from compressed coal.
TOTAL BS
Short distance driving without allowing the engine to warm up increases engine wear.
HARDLY BS
Some species of baleen whales, including the blue whale, are the largest known animals in the world.
NOT BS
Abyssinian cats learn tricks faster than all other cat breeds.
TOTAL BS
Environmental factors have a greater influence on human development than genetic factors.
MOSTLY BS
Nuclear fission will continue to be used as an energy source over the next 20 years.
NOT BS
There are more stars in the Milky Way galaxy than there are trees on Earth.
TOTAL BS
Birds flying at low altitudes is a reliable indicator of an approaching storm.
SOME BS
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world.
HARDLY BS
The cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth.
NOT BS
Current atmospheric CO2 levels are not unprecedented when compared to levels found throughout Earth's full geological record.
HARDLY BS
Bulls are attracted to or agitated by the color red.
TOTAL BS
The Lunar Gateway space station is not necessary for NASA's Artemis program to achieve its lunar objectives.
MOSTLY BS
The mathematical equation 1+1 equals 2.
NOT BSNo checks match that verdict.