Madison Dapcevich
Madison Dapcevich joined the Snopes newsroom as a freelance contributor in August 2023. Between July 2020 and July 2022, she was a full-time writer for Snopes. Before debunking digital rumors, Dapcevich spent several years working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., reporting on agricultural and environmental issues throughout the Rocky Mountains, and covering breaking science news in the tech sector of San Francisco. Dapcevich's reporting has been featured in several publications, including those published during her staff positions at EcoWatch and IFLScience. She holds a master's degree in environmental science and natural resource journalism from the University of Montana, as well as a graduate certificate in natural resource conflict resolution. Dapcevich attended Cal Poly Humboldt and received undergraduate degrees in journalism and political science. When not plucking away on a computer keyboard, Dapcevich serves as a communications lead aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus assisting in deep-sea exploration and research. In her free time, she can be found whitewater kayaking and can traversing through the Montana backcountry with her two dogs, Ruka and Cholla.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 17, 2020
It would be the world’s first sample of a gaseous material from deep space.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 17, 2020
"Anosmia" refers to the complete loss of the sense of smell.
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Dec. 15, 2020
“Sea cows” are nicknamed for their rotund appearance and affinity for water grass.
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Dec. 15, 2020
Never change, Florida.
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Dec. 15, 2020
The clothing brand is known for its environmental messaging.
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Dec. 14, 2020
It wouldn't be the first time the wily, masked bandits botched a "break-in."
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Dec. 14, 2020
Humans and dogs have evolved alongside one another for thousands of years.
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Dec. 14, 2020
It is unlikely that U.S. viewers will be able to capture a glimpse of all three sky events.
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Dec. 13, 2020
The order allegedly excused all federal employees from duty on the day before Christmas Day.
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Dec. 13, 2020
Sister Act fans were “joyful, joyful” after hearing of the newly laid production plans.
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Dec. 13, 2020
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, who fact-checks the story behind it?
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Dec. 13, 2020 (Updated: Dec. 14, 2020)
It is not uncommon for those with doctoral degrees to use the title, “Dr.”
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Dec. 10, 2020
The aurora borealis was visible in parts of the northern hemisphere in 2020, including areas in ...
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Dec. 10, 2020 (Updated: Dec. 11, 2020)
An identical letter was reportedly sent to several neighbors in the same area.
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Dec. 9, 2020
During these three key periods, the brain undergoes dynamic changes, which could make the cognit ...
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Dec. 9, 2020
The story of Joseph tells the tale of a brother spurned by his kin who then rises to a coveted a ...
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Dec. 8, 2020
Experts warn consumers to be skeptical of email and unsolicited calls.
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Dec. 7, 2020 (Updated: Dec. 8, 2020)
Even half that amount would have been more than enough for two weeks in space.
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Dec. 7, 2020
Just because the virus may have been present earlier than previously believed doesn't mean it wa ...
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Dec. 4, 2020
A now-viral photo purportedly shows a service deliverer illegally transporting election mail in ...
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