How FactosBrain approaches a story

Where possible, we prefer material close to the original evidence: research papers, public institutions, museums, universities, and specialist organizations. A widely repeated anecdote is not treated as settled fact without independent support.

Health, safety, law, and other consequential topics require stronger evidence and review.

A headline should accurately summarize the story. We do not hide important conditions for a click or present an open debate as a settled conclusion.

When stronger evidence appears or an explanation becomes inaccurate, we update the story and record the new date.