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‘Google to rank pages by accuracy’ shown to be inaccurate

As a science writer who writes a lot about health, I spend more time than most scouring the internet for medicine-related information. Unfortunately, the advice that ‘Dr Google’ prescribes is all-too-often a bit dodgy. Search ‘how to treat my headache’, for example, and in alongside the sensible suggestions are some rather more dubious and laughable … Continue reading

Beware: NSPCC Facebook Profile Hoax!

Did you fall for the NSPCC Facebook hoax? Facebook profile images have mysteriously been changing to cartoon characters. Why? Because this message has been passed around: “Change your Facebook profile picture to a cartoon character from your childhood and invite your friends to do the same, for the NSPCC. Until Monday (December 6th), there should be no … Continue reading

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