Tag: Misinformation

5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

Misinformation was rife during the 2025 election. New research shows many people were unable to identify it

Misinformation was rife during the 2025 election. New research shows many people were unable to identify it

People trust podcasts more than social media. But is the trust warranted?

People trust podcasts more than social media. But is the trust warranted?

Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of misinformation

Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of misinformation

Charlie Kirk Identified as ‘Person of Interest’ Amidst Rising Misinformation Online

Charlie Kirk Identified as ‘Person of Interest’ Amidst Rising Misinformation Online

College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened

College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened

AI Misinformation: The Bullshit Index Explained

AI Misinformation: The Bullshit Index Explained

African media are threatened by governments and big tech – book tracks the latest trends

African media are threatened by governments and big tech – book tracks the latest trends

sunscreen misinformation and its real‑world damage

sunscreen misinformation and its real‑world damage

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it

I’m a physician who has looked at hundreds of studies of vaccine safety, and here’s some of what RFK Jr. gets wrong

I’m a physician who has looked at hundreds of studies of vaccine safety, and here’s some of what RFK Jr. gets wrong

New research shows Australians see influencers as major sources of misinformation

New research shows Australians see influencers as major sources of misinformation