Misleading information online is often treated as a technical glitch, something that better algorithms or stricter moderation can fix. But research points to a more complex reality. That is, the rise ...

Mushroom hunting is a fantastic way to get outside and explore the natural world. But this hobby can be dangerous — and even deadly — if you don’t know your mushrooms. Lots of popular mushrooms — like ...

For most people, having an at-home COVID test or two handy is just a normal part of life these days. But, if you happen to take a test and get a positive you weren’t expecting, it’s more than ...

For generations, governments have mounted false flag operations, in which they justify military action by deceptively accusing an enemy of a violent act. However, actual false flags plotted in recent ...

Fruit of the Loom's logo never had a cornucopia and you didn't have pizza for dinner last Friday. By RJ Mackenzie Published Jan 27, 2026 9:01 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More ...

Is there any way to tell if something is true or not? Without the benefit of a lie detector or Pinocchio’s growing nose, some sentences can leave you stumped. There are some facts that sound so ...

If you tell your partner that you spent $100 on a rare bobblehead for your office, when the full price was actually $1,000, have you said anything false? Literally, you did spend $100; you just spent ...

False flag operations have happened for generations, but in recent history, actual false flags are outnumbered by dubious conspiracy theories. Experts have warned that social media rumors alleging ...

Memories are tricky and can comprise much more than our actual recollections. “I find it so interesting, but also scary, that we base our entire identity and what we think about our past on something ...

When intrusive thoughts in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) feature inaccurate memories, you may have false memory OCD. As with other subtypes of OCD, medication and psychotherapy can help treat ...