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      T: Information Fakes Evoke Real Memories

      FP: Information fakes evoke "real memories," and this is not fiction but the result of conducted research. The concern is that people are often unable to change their opinions, even after learning about the deception.

      SP: Unfortunately, this feature is often exploited by political strategists during election campaigns, as fake news can artificially raise or lower politicians' ratings. A major danger lies in the fact that modern technology allows for the quick "editing" of any image, and even video.

      L1: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797619864887

      IM: https://resources.corwin.com/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_full/public/general/9781071854655.jpg

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November
  • Here’s a rewritten version of the news item with two concise paragraphs and a verified primary source link: Electric Bacteria Power Through Pollution!

Bacteria with electric powers? Yes! Some microbes "breathe" metals and might help clean up toxic waste! Meet nature’s tiny powerhouses and their pollution-fighting skills. More ...

Scientists are exploring "electrogenic" bacteria, like Shewanella oneidensis, that can break down pollutants by using electric charges. This process could help detoxify industrial waste sites, making these bacteria potential allies in environmental cleanup. The discovery, made by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, opens the door to potential applications in biosensors and environmental restoration projects.