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Alex Kasprak

Alex Kasprak is an investigative journalist and science writer whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, Motherboard, New Scientist, and other venues. Prior to joining Snopes, he was a staff science writer at BuzzFeed and a science communicator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He has master's degrees in geological sciences from Brown University and in science writing from Johns Hopkins University. Kasprak has been with Snopes since 2016 and has served as senior writer since 2019.   

Did Disagreement Over Abortion Slow Coronavirus-Relief Talks?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 13, 2020

Sources linked to Republican and Democratic lawmakers had each accused the other side of politic ...

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Was a Rare White Giraffe Killed by Poachers in Kenya?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 12, 2020

The giraffe and her calf, which both had a condition known as leucism, went missing over four mo ...

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Does Trump Own Stock in a Company CDC Uses for COVID-19 Tests?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 11, 2020

The U.S. president’s finances are complex, but does Donald Trump actually benefit from the CDC’s ...

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Will Sipping Water Every 15 Minutes Prevent a Coronavirus Infection?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 11, 2020

This "serious excellent advice by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases" is not all that exce ...

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No, Holding Your Breath is Not a 'Simple Self-Check' for Coronavirus

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 11, 2020 (Updated: March 12, 2020)

Take a deep breath and consult the CDC or WHO's latest guidance before following any coronavirus ...

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Did an Infectious Disease Specialist Write 'I Am Not Scared of COVID-19'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 9, 2020

Readers inquired about a viral Facebook post amid an outbreak of the new coronavirus in 2020.

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Can Contaminated Money Spread the New Coronavirus?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 6, 2020

The World Health Organization has advised people to “wash their hands after handling banknotes.”

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'Uncle With Masters Degree' Gets Facts Wrong in Coronavirus 'Announcement'

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 5, 2020 (Updated: March 23, 2020)

A viral Facebook post amplified dubious and potentially dangerous claims amid an outbreak of the ...

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Did a Noted Pathologist Write This Viral Coronavirus Advice Letter?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 2, 2020 (Updated: March 13, 2020)

Amid an outbreak of coronavirus in 2020, an email from pathologist James Robb was heavily memed ...

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Who Allowed 14 People with Coronavirus on a Plane to US with Uninfected Passengers?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 27, 2020

The CDC had previously stated its intent to block anyone who tested positive for the disease cau ...

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Firefly Aerospace Execs Deny Involvement in Shady Dating Sites. Let's Look at the Facts.

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 27, 2020

Responses to Snopes’ two-year investigation into links between deceptive dating websites and the ...

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Do Sulfur Emissions from Wuhan, China, Point to Mass Cremation of Coronavirus Victims?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 24, 2020

A data map that appeared in a popular Twitter thread did not show what some people claimed.

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Gallery 1: 'Memevertisement' Collection

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 11, 2020

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Appendix 3: Court Findings Regarding Polyakov Companies

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 11, 2020

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Appendix 2: 90% of TopOffers is Polyakov-Linked

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 11, 2020

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Savage Memes and Lunar Dreams: Deceptive Dating Sites' Intimate Ties to Firefly Aerospace

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 11, 2020 (Updated: Feb. 19, 2020)

How Cheech and Chong's Facebook timeline unwittingly exposed a network of niche dating websites ...

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Appendix 1: Identifying the 'Savage Squad'

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 10, 2020

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Is Trump Rolling Back Clean Water Regulations?

Written by: Bethania Palma Alex Kasprak

Jan. 31, 2020 (Updated: Feb. 3, 2020)

Advocates are concerned about the downstream effects of the new rule if it goes into effect as is.

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How Snopes' Investigation into 'The BL' Came Together

Written by: Jordan Liles Alex Kasprak

Jan. 6, 2020

Snopes invites readers to peek behind the scenes and learn how our Dive Team unmasked a massive ...

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Do 4 Impossible Whoppers Daily Provide 'Enough Estrogen to Grow Boobs on a Male'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 31, 2019

Beef industry publication Tri-State Livestock News does not appear to be a fan of soy-based beef ...

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