fake news

Having just been caught out by a myth, here's a helpful CNN video and article: One dangerous coronavirus 'self-check test' is circulating on social media. Here's why you should avoid it. The myths listed are: Myth: Drinking water will protect you. Myth: Gargling salt water will protect you...

Sir Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, Damian Collins MP, and Sarah Montague, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s World at One for a discussion about the impact of fake news on our lives. Link to audio: The relevant bit for us: Interestingly the ethics of research came up and three people...

heard this being discussed on Radio2 today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47699791 whilst in this case I can see why they want to do it; but I think it might be a worrying precedent particularly for pwME given the power that certain people and the SMC have. eta: Maybe they should instead...

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https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2018/sep/03/scientists-must-keep-fighting-fake-news-not-retreat-to-their-ivory-towers

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42242630 This would appear to be a serious article and not a Science Media Centre press release.