Government issues new 5G masts guide in bid to squash ‘quack theories’ that they spread coronavirus

Ministers have published a guide on 5G masts in a bid to dispel ‘quack’ theories that the new technology could harm people’s health. Conspiracy theories have emerged claiming that the 5G network, which will provide super-fast internet speeds while on the move once fully rolled out, was behind the coronavirus outbreak.  The theorists have claimed that … Read more

Honeybee queens don’t just buzz but also ‘quack and toot’, study says

Honeybee queens don’t just buzz but also ‘quack’ when they are ready to hatch from the hive and ‘toot’ when they want workers to imprison other queens, study shows Tooting sound means workers trap other yet-to-emerge queens inside their cells Scientists made the find after monitoring 25 hives in France and England  Study upends previous … Read more

YouTube is making money from videos promoting quack coronavirus cures, report says

YouTube is making money by allowing ads to run on videos that promote fake COVID-19 treatments during the coronavirus crisis, a new report says. The Google-owned video streaming site is running ads on videos that promote sham remedies like herbs and smoothies for the deadly illness, non-profit research initiative the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) claims.  … Read more