# Debunking Apocalypse Theories NASA Says the 2012 End of the World Won't Happen By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-23 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-end-of-the-world References: [dsc.discovery](http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/22/nasa-debunks-2012.html) & [astrobiology.nasa.gov](http://astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologist/) I almost believed it — almost. With the movie and all the hype, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one to think that the 2012 end of the world theory was true. But, according to [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster) (and they’re usually correct about these kinds of things), it’s all fiction. There is no planet named Nibiru, it isn’t destined to crash into Earth, and there won’t be some gigantic solar heat flare that will destroy our planet. According to Discovery News, NASA scientist David Morrison at the Ames Research Center has launched a “counter-attack” against the apocalypse theory with his online column, ‘Ask an Astrobiologist.’ So far, more than 1,000 questions asked have been about the 2012 end of the world. Read more about the armageddon refutes below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Debunking Apocalypse Theories:** Scientific communication should focus on debunking myths and conspiracy theories with factual evidence. - **Online Science Communication:** Online science communication is essential to dispelling false information and educating people on science-based facts. - **Public Misconceptions About Science:** The prevalence of public misconceptions about science highlights the need for accessible science education. ### Who This Affects Most - **Science Education:** Science education is crucial to combating misinformation and promoting scientific literacy. - **Media and Journalism:** Media outlets have a responsibility to prioritize scientific accuracy and provide factual information to the public. - **Science and Technology:** Scientific organizations and technology companies have the opportunity to collaborate on innovative ways to communicate scientific knowledge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-app.md) - [Space Exploration Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-streaming-service.md) - [Celestial Life World Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoplanet-catalogue.md) - [Mars Rover Streaming Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-night-oppy.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [Lifelike Space Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-part-1.md) - [Advanced Telescope Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-telescope-design.md)