Daily briefing: The science influencers tackling misinformation online

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by Jacob Smith

February 18, 2026

Scientists and medical experts are taking a leaf out of influencers’ books. Plus, one of the earliest known vertebrate herbivores and China has been shut out of most Horizon Europe funding programmes. Scientists and medical experts are taking a leaf out of influencers’ books. Plus, one of the earliest known vertebrate herbivores and China has been shut out of most Horizon Europe funding programmes.

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Originally published on Nature on 2/18/2026