Covid-19

Covid-19

The COVID-19 vaccines are a sign for cautious optimism – but it is still early days

Alice Howarth -
Three COVID-19 Vaccines have shown some very promising results, and we should rightly feel optimistic, but we aren't at the finish line yet
Conspiracy Theories

From scam product ads to conspiracy theories, misinformation always adapts to survive

Michael Marshall -
The techniques developed by affiliate marketers to spread scam products mirrors the way in which conspiracy theories nimbly adapt to spread misinformation
Covid-19

So you’re stress eating during a global pandemic

Pixie Turner -
During this intensely stressful time, it's important to remember that seeking comfort in food is not unusual, and it's not sign of moral failure.
Conspiracy Theories

Plagues and plots: throughout history, epidemics and conspiracy theories have gone hand-in-hand

Deborah Hyde -
From the anti-Semitic Flagellants of the Black Death to modern day 5G-hating COVID deniers, epidemics have always driven conspiracy theories.
Covid-19

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time – but how concerned should we be?

Sheena Cruickshank -
We shouldn't be overly worried by the data showing that coronavirus antibodies wane after infection, explains immunologist Professor Sheena Cruickshank
Covid-19

No, the COVID-19 app does not share your data with the police

Mike Hall -
Claims that the official COVID-19 app shares information with the police are simply unfounded, and only undermine test and trace efforts.
Covid-19

Has the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in ghostly encounters?

Chris French -
With pandemic-related anxiety and stress causing an increase in experience of sleep paralysis, we may well see an uptick in paranormal belief.
Alternative Medicine

Rectal ozone therapy: Brazil’s latest COVID-19 pseudoscience

Natália Pasternak, Carlos Orsi -
Brazil's rectal ozone therapy may sound ridiculous, but the reach of the pseudoscience movement is no joke
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