u/Seeker-of-the-Abyss

I’m curious about common things in biology that most people completely misunderstand or just get plain wrong, like stuff that gets taught wrong in school because teachers oversimplify it until it’s basically a lie, or just random myths that everyone accepts as fact because no one ever bothers to correct them. What are the most annoying or widespread biology misconceptions that drive you crazy?

Does anyone know any chemistry-related topics, concepts, or rules that are actually wrong, deeply misunderstood, or overgeneralized? Also, what are some things that have been taught as absolute truth, but turn out to be completely false, a myth, or at least not the whole story?

I've seen a lot of people misunderstand or overgeneralize things. The most common thing that I've experienced is how people think "chemical" means toxic, or how they confuse radiation with radioactivity. Thinking that everyday things like Wi-Fi or microwaves emit dangerous, ionizing radiation just because they use the word "radiation."

Hi, everyone! I am looking to connect with other chemistry enthusiasts and professionals outside of Reddit. Are there any active Discord servers dedicated to chemistry discussions, Q&A, and knowledge sharing?

Ideally, I am looking for a community that covers everything from academic topics to general chemical sciences. If you know of any good ones, please drop a suggestion. Thank you!