disappearance

When replicated at a larger scale, this can lead to false memories—something we see everywhere from boomer Facebook groups bemoaning the disappearance of “proper binmen” to political movements that exploit these feelings of nostalgia, which essentially trade on the false premise that everything was better in the past.

"Dawit Isaak is the longest detained journalist in the world. We are very concerned about his health and his whereabouts are unknown, he is not charged with a crime, and he has been denied access to his family, consular assistance, and the right to legal counsel – effectively, it is an enforced disappearance," said Caroline Edelstam, the chair of the Edelstam Prize jury.

Following Ms Michalski's disappearance, the man made a series of online searches - including "what does a dead body smell like after it decomposes?"

The apparent disappearance of Atlas Biomed is a mystery - but it appears to have links with Russia.

Their sudden and unexplained disappearance has long vexed aviation experts and helped enshrine Earhart’s place in American culture.