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Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

Science

Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is conducting its first human clinical trial of a brain implant. We VERIFY how the FDA process for studies like this works.
Health

There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism

The claim gained momentum after a 1998 study suggested the MMR vaccine caused autism in children. But that study was retracted more than a decade ago.
National

Blue skies, leaf colors and pumpkin spice: 4 Fast Facts about fall

Fall is in the air and the VERIFY team is answering four questions about autumn.
Vaccines

Florida Surgeon General’s claim that the updated COVID vaccines weren’t clinically tested, including on humans, is misleading

The Florida Surgeon General misleadingly claimed there are no human trials for the new mRNA COVID XBB boosters. Here’s how the manufacturers tested them.
Food

Hate cilantro? It could be in your genes

Studies found multiple genetic variants that can make people dislike cilantro, however, other factors may also influence your preference.
Food

If you hate cilantro, the answer could be in your genes

Genetic studies show that taste receptor variants can cause cilantro dislike, but there may be other factors too.
Science

It’s impossible to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will strike

Contrary to a social media account’s claims, scientists say they can’t predict earthquakes now and some believe it may never be possible.
Health

No, the CDC didn’t issue an advisory about an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man

After thousands were stranded at Nevada’s Burning Man festival because of rain, people online claimed the CDC warned people about an Ebola outbreak. That's false.
Vaccines

The new RSV vaccines are not available to anybody who wants one

The two FDA approved RSV vaccines are not available to anybody who wants them. They are only available to seniors and people who are pregnant.
Social Media

Yes, a viral video of Curiosity rover footage from Mars is real

A viewer asked us whether a viral video actually shows scenes from Mars. We can VERIFY that NASA originally shared the footage in 2018.
Science

Viral video shows real Mars Curiosity rover footage

A viewer asked us whether a viral video actually shows scenes from Mars. We can VERIFY that NASA originally shared the footage in 2018.