![Trump's 'Big Lie' comes to big screen and makes box office splash Trump's 'Big Lie' comes to big screen and makes box office splash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654146559_TRUMP.jpg)
Trump's 'Big Lie' comes to big screen and makes box office splash
The new movie pushes the widely debunked conspiracy theories to bolster Trump's claim that he was robbed of a second term as president.
Thu Jun 02 2022
![Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628317942_VACCINE.jpg)
Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism
From real fears sparked by side-effects, to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![WHO urges collaboration on virus origin after China rejects inquiry plan WHO urges collaboration on virus origin after China rejects inquiry plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626142016_WHO.jpg)
WHO urges collaboration on virus origin after China rejects inquiry plan
China has repeatedly dismissed theories that the virus leaked from one of its laboratories.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![Britney Spears says she doesn't know whether she'll ever perform again Britney Spears says she doesn't know whether she'll ever perform again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624162922_SPEARS.jpg)
Britney Spears says she doesn't know whether she'll ever perform again
Spears has not performed in public since late 2018 and is under a court-ordered conservatorship.
Sun Jun 20 2021
!['Through the looking glass': How conspiracy theories wreck lives 'Through the looking glass': How conspiracy theories wreck lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621331566_QAnon.jpg)
'Through the looking glass': How conspiracy theories wreck lives
A dad, a mom or a friend lost to a parallel world made up of conspiracy theories and dangerous fantasies destroying couples and families.
Tue May 18 2021
![Conspiracy epidemic, born in US, spreads in Europe Conspiracy epidemic, born in US, spreads in Europe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621303012_QAnon.jpg)
Conspiracy epidemic, born in US, spreads in Europe
Conspiracy theories, driven by the global health crisis, are taking root in Europe, drawing inspiration from the QAnon movement in the US.
Tue May 18 2021
![Origins of COVID-19 need to be investigated further, leading scientists say Origins of COVID-19 need to be investigated further, leading scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620974563_CHINA.jpg)
Origins of COVID-19 need to be investigated further, leading scientists say
Relman says theories of accidental release from a lab and zoonotic spillover both remain viable.
Sat May 15 2021
![COVID origins report: The four theories in play COVID origins report: The four theories in play](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51617103535_PANGOLIN.jpg)
COVID origins report: The four theories in play
The final report spelled out how the joint team of Chinese scientists and international experts thrashed out the hierarchy of probability.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![One report, four theories: Scientists mull clues on virus origin One report, four theories: Scientists mull clues on virus origin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616665470_Virus.jpg)
One report, four theories: Scientists mull clues on virus origin
It wasn't immediately clear when the report will be released after its publication was delayed earlier this month.
Thu Mar 25 2021
![Utilise science-communication campaigns to help fight COVID-19 infodemic Utilise science-communication campaigns to help fight COVID-19 infodemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586005597_Coronavirus.jpg)
Utilise science-communication campaigns to help fight COVID-19 "infodemic"
Science-communication could be an unrealised and underutilised "vaccines" to fight COVID-19 "infodemic".
Fri Feb 26 2021
![Stop trumpeting nonsensical theories of vaccines Stop trumpeting nonsensical theories of vaccines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613554715_Moscow.jpg)
Stop trumpeting nonsensical theories of vaccines
It's so unpleasant to realise that fabrication of facts is now being applauded as a social norm.
Sun Feb 21 2021
![COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613062066_DSTIN.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy
Malaysians are urged to be confident in science, not conspiracy theories that are shared in families and friends' WhatsApp groups that cite fake sources.
Sun Feb 14 2021
![WHO team probing COVID-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman' WHO team probing COVID-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612359319_Wuhan.jpg)
WHO team probing COVID-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'
The experts spent about 3-1/2 hours at the heavily-guarded Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has been at the centre of some conspiracy theories.
Wed Feb 03 2021
![WHO-led COVID-19 probe team in China visits Wuhan virus lab WHO-led COVID-19 probe team in China visits Wuhan virus lab](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612321684_Wuhan.jpg)
WHO-led COVID-19 probe team in China visits Wuhan virus lab
The institute has been at the centre of a number of conspiracy theories that claim a laboratory leak caused the city's first coronavirus outbreak at the end of 2019.
Wed Feb 03 2021
!['Crazy and evil': Bill Gates surprised by pandemic conspiracies 'Crazy and evil': Bill Gates surprised by pandemic conspiracies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611735008_BillGates.jpg)
'Crazy and evil': Bill Gates surprised by pandemic conspiracies
Gates said he would like to explore what is behind the conspiracy theories about him.
Wed Jan 27 2021