Researchers say pollinator declines may have sharply slowed evolutionary adaptation in plants.
Month: July 2026
Cyclospora outbreak sickens over 400 people across four US states
The CDC says the real case count is likely higher as it searches for the contaminated food source.
Researchers solve mystery of toxin linked to colorectal cancer
The bacterial toxin binds to a receptor called claudin-4 to breach the colon’s protective barrier.
Finerenone shown to slow chronic kidney disease progression
An international study found the drug cuts kidney and cardiovascular complication risk in non-diabetic CKD patients.
Review highlights progress in atomically thin quantum materials
The materials let light-generated excitons interact directly with magnetic behavior.
Fact-checkers find no new evidence in Trump’s July 16 election-fraud speech
Outlets reported the address offered no proof that fraud changed any election outcome.
MBFC verifies age of a viral Mitch McConnell photograph
The check examined whether a photo said to be from July 2026 was actually public since 2023.
MBFC checks claim Trump’s motorcade left tire tracks in the Reflecting Pool
The viral claim concerned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
MBFC vets claim Zohran Mamdani pushed a 20% NYC official pay hike
The claim was one of three vetted fact-checks published the same day.
Snopes fact-checks claim that sleeping with a fan on is harmful
The viral post claimed running a fan overnight causes uncomfortable symptoms.