About Us

ProofNews is an independent fact-checking publication with a simple rule: don't share it until we check it. We investigate the claims racing around social media — viral health tips, tech scares, science myths, trending rumors — trace each one to its source, weigh it against the evidence, and publish a clear verdict.

What We Check

• Health — wellness myths, diet claims, and medical rumors, checked against real research.
• Technology — AI scares, gadget rumors, and digital-age urban legends.
• Science — space myths, science misconceptions, and bad pop science.
• Viral Claims — whatever is trending right now, put to the test.

How We Rate Claims

Every investigation ends with one of five verdicts:

• True — accurate as stated.
• Mostly True — accurate overall, with minor caveats.
• Misleading — contains truth but misleads.
• False — not supported by the evidence.
• Unproven — not enough evidence either way.

Our Editorial Standards

• Evidence first. We base verdicts on primary sources — peer-reviewed research, official data, and direct statements — wherever possible.
• Show our work. We explain where every key fact came from so you can check it yourself.
• Corrections. When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and transparently. If you spot an error, please let us know.
• No false balance. We follow the weight of the evidence — we don't give equal airtime to fringe positions the data doesn't support.

Images

Photography on ProofNews comes from Unsplash, unless otherwise credited. Images are illustrative and may not depict the specific claim or event described in an article.

Get in Touch

Seen a claim we should check, or found a mistake in one of our verdicts? We'd love to hear from you — head over to our contact page or email us directly atProofNews@info.com.

Last updated: October 15, 2026