Why social media rumors claim cellphones are causing children to grow horns
In short: A viral social media story suggests that cellphone use is causing children to develop horns. This video examines how such misinformation spreads and explores the breakdown of science journalism and peer review.
The video addresses a specific social media claim that children are growing horns due to cellphone use. It uses this phenomenon to illustrate the consequences of failures in both the peer review process and science journalism.
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