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The aim is to address the spread of misinformation regarding near-Earth objects, their impacts, and planetary defense.

Preventing and correcting spread of misinformation about near‐Earth objects, impacts, airbursts, and planetary defense: Case studies

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The aim is to address the spread of misinformation regarding near-Earth objects, their impacts, and planetary defense.
Classified types of misinformation related to planetary defense and science communication.
Presented case studies highlighting the sources and impacts of misinformation.
Suggested practical approaches for mitigating misinformation in public discourse.
Identified three categories of misinformation: rapidly evolving news, inadequately reviewed publications, and persistent myths.
Outlined how misinformation spreads through weak peer review and uncritical news reporting.
Proposed proactive strategies to enhance scientific literacy and trust in planetary defense efforts.

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Case studies identify misinformation types and propose mitigation strategies for planetary defense communications.

Boslough et al. (2026) studied this question.

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