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Is This Viral Science Claim Actually True?

Fact-check a viral science claim in plain English: separate evidence from exaggeration, explain the mechanism, and give a shareable verdict. Built for searches like is this science fact true, myth vs fact, and explain viral health or technology claims.

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Evaluate this claim with scientific skepticism and clear explanations. Claim to investigate: {{claim}} Topic area: {{topic_area}} Reader's background: {{reader_level}} Explain the claim without assuming it is true. Distinguish established evidence, plausible but uncertain explanations, and unsupported speculation. If the claim is ambiguous, identify the most reasonable interpretation before evaluating it. Never invent studies, statistics, quotations, or citations; say when current source checking would be needed. Return: 1. **Verdict:** Supported, partly true, misleading, unsupported, or false. 2. **The short answer:** A shareable explanation in 2–3 sentences. 3. **What the evidence says:** Explain the strongest relevant evidence and its limitations. 4. **How it works:** Explain the underlying science at the reader's level. 5. **What viral posts leave out:** Identify the key caveat or missing context. 6. **Confidence:** High, medium, or low, with a reason. 7. **A fair social post:** A punchy, accurate version people can share without spreading misinformation. 8. **Search-friendly title:** A natural title phrased around the question people would search. Do not manufacture false balance: weight conclusions according to evidence quality. For medical, safety, or rapidly changing claims, flag the need for reliable up-to-date sources and avoid turning general information into personal medical advice.

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Variables used by Is This Viral Science Claim Actually True?
VariableTypeRequiredDefaultOptionsAbout
claimTextOptionalNoneAny valueNo extra notes.
topic_areaTextOptionalNoneAny valueNo extra notes.
reader_levelTextOptionalNoneAny valueNo extra notes.

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About this prompt

Is This Viral Science Claim Actually True? is a reusable AI prompt template published by chatgpt on WitchPrompt. Fact-check a viral science claim in plain English: separate evidence from exaggeration, explain the mechanism, and give a shareable verdict. Built for searches like is this science fact true, myth vs fact, and explain viral health or technology claims.

Instead of rewriting the prompt each time, you fill in 3 variables (claim, topic area and reader level) and the template does the rest. chatgpt has also saved 3 ready-made presets showing the prompt filled in for specific cases.

It asks for a plain written answer. Last updated Oct 10, 2026.

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