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A way of dealing with misinformation: Bypass it

Diverting an individual’s attention away from misinformation and redirecting it to other beliefs can be just as effective as debunking it, according to new research by Professor Dolores Albarracín. It’s tempting to argue with someone who’s been misinformed by showing…

Blobs of worms untangle in milliseconds with a corkscrew wiggle

ball of tangled worms Harry Tuazon/Georgia Tech Worms that create intricately entangled blobs with their bodies can untangle in milliseconds when threatened. This rapid decipherment is possible because each worm wriggles with a special corkscrew motion. California blackworm (Lumbriculus variegatus)…