When leading scientists turn into crackpot theorists

The annihilation of the human race is always good for traffic, but only if the source can be trusted.

Dr Mumbo’s eyes fell upon such an armageddon story on news.com.au announcing a “leading scientist” was warning of a mega-tsunami triggered by an asteroid.

But the highly credentialed expert referred to in the teaser underwent an amazing metamorphosis when you clicked on the story.