debunk

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In the age of AI, authentic high-resolution satellite imagery collected in real time can give decision-makers vital clues to assess security threats and debunk falsehoods from unverified sources.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The authors debunk commonly held myths that cast senior citizens as inept, scam-prone users of the internet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

He even took arms against the Murdoch-owned New York Post, which posted its story with the headline, “RFK Jr. says Tylenol after circumcisions linked to autism,” and proceeded to debunk the claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

This one is admittedly tougher to debunk, because it’s not implausible that she might do such a thing.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

Many people use science to debunk religion, but Reverend Scheffler enlisted science to bolster his beliefs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela