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Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
Extreme Weather
Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’
Photos and videos show Tampa Bay empty of water during Hurricane Ian. This is due to a phenomenon called “reverse storm surge,” experts explain.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Science
No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk
NASA crashed a satellite into an asteroid called Dimorphos. Dimorphos orbits a larger asteroid, so it's impossible for the satellite to send its target into us.
Weather
Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water
A viral video claims that soil affected by a drought and heat absorbed water far more slowly than wet soil. VERIFY explains the science behind why that can happen.
Coronavirus
No, the National Institutes of Health did not approve ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment
The NIH website does not list ivermectin as an approved antiviral drug therapy for treating COVID-19, as viral social media posts claim.
Vaccines
Yes, the updated omicron booster shots were tested on mice, not humans, before authorization
It’s true that the updated omicron boosters for BA.5 were only tested on mice, not humans, before FDA authorization. But experts say this isn’t uncommon.
Health
Yes, ‘mouth taping’ is a real home remedy for sleep-related issues
People tape their mouth shut to sleep to treat issues like snoring, bad breath, cavities and gum disease but more research is needed and there are safety risks.
Health
'Mouth taping' as a home remedy for sleep related issues | Expert Interview with Michael Breus
Michael Breus, Ph.d. is a clinical psychologist and explains how vertically taping your mouth when you sleep can be beneficial to oral care.
Science
Yes, the Earth spun faster than usual on June 29, but scientists say it is not a cause for concern
Earth recorded its shortest day in modern history by 1.59 milliseconds, but scientists say this is not extraordinary because the length of each day fluctuates.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Social Media
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
A video that shows a satellite view of a plume of smoke rising from a volcano went viral on social media. It’s an animation, not real footage.
Extreme Weather
Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’
Photos and videos show Tampa Bay empty of water during Hurricane Ian. This is due to a phenomenon called “reverse storm surge,” experts explain.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Science
No, NASA’s plan to crash a satellite into an asteroid doesn’t put Earth at risk
NASA crashed a satellite into an asteroid called Dimorphos. Dimorphos orbits a larger asteroid, so it's impossible for the satellite to send its target into us.
Weather
Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water
A viral video claims that soil affected by a drought and heat absorbed water far more slowly than wet soil. VERIFY explains the science behind why that can happen.
Coronavirus
No, the National Institutes of Health did not approve ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment
The NIH website does not list ivermectin as an approved antiviral drug therapy for treating COVID-19, as viral social media posts claim.
Vaccines
Yes, the updated omicron booster shots were tested on mice, not humans, before authorization
It’s true that the updated omicron boosters for BA.5 were only tested on mice, not humans, before FDA authorization. But experts say this isn’t uncommon.
Health
Yes, ‘mouth taping’ is a real home remedy for sleep-related issues
People tape their mouth shut to sleep to treat issues like snoring, bad breath, cavities and gum disease but more research is needed and there are safety risks.
Health
'Mouth taping' as a home remedy for sleep related issues | Expert Interview with Michael Breus
Michael Breus, Ph.d. is a clinical psychologist and explains how vertically taping your mouth when you sleep can be beneficial to oral care.
Science
Yes, the Earth spun faster than usual on June 29, but scientists say it is not a cause for concern
Earth recorded its shortest day in modern history by 1.59 milliseconds, but scientists say this is not extraordinary because the length of each day fluctuates.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Social Media
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
A video that shows a satellite view of a plume of smoke rising from a volcano went viral on social media. It’s an animation, not real footage.
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