News tagged with rumors
NASA scientist: No Doomsday in 2012
According to NASA scientist David Morrison, the widespread Internet rumor that the world will end in 2012 due to some astronomical event is a hoax. Dr. Morrison attributes the hype to 'cosmophobia' fueled ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 20, 2009 |
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Study: Belief in rumors about proposed NYC mosque linked to opposition to all mosques
People who believe false rumors about the proposed Islamic cultural center and mosque near Ground Zero in New York City not only are more likely to oppose that project – they are more likely to oppose building of a mosque ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2010 |
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Television drove viewers to the Web to explore Obama-Muslim rumors
A study examining Americans' interest in the rumor that Barack Obama is a Muslim shows that the mainstream media - particularly television - still influences the topics that engage the public.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 27, 2010 |
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Web use doesn't encourage belief in political rumors, but e-mail does
Despite the fears of some, a new study suggests that use of the internet in general does not make people more likely to believe political rumors.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 07, 2011 |
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Rumor: Unlocked iPhone 4 to come to USA
(PhysOrg.com) -- The smart phone rumors are flying around again, and this time they are about the iPhone 4. If they turn out to be true an unlocked version of the iPhone 4 will be available in retail Apple ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 13, 2011 |
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China blog site shuts accounts over 'rumors'
(AP) -- China's most popular microblogging site is cracking down on what it says is the spread of false rumors after the ruling Communist Party told Internet companies to tighten control over information online.
Aug 29, 2011 |
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Learning the truth not effective in battling rumors about NYC mosque, study finds
Evidence is no match against the belief in false rumors concerning the proposed Islamic cultural center and mosque near Ground Zero in New York City, a new study finds.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2010 |
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