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Headlines, tweets, and other short summaries often use sensational language and punctuation to grab attention. Click beyond the headline to get the whole story.If one of these attention-grabbing devices does catch your eye, make sure to click through to investigate the original story before you share it with others.

Be wary of any short science-related posting that lacks a link to a more in-depth treatment of the topic. Scientific findings are rarely if ever simple enough to capture in a headline or tweet.

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