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A fear of space can combine with suspicions about governments, leading us to embrace conspiracy theories.
By prioritising good sleep we may be able to boost our ability to think critically and resist misinformation.
As climate change accelerates and trust in authority declines, natural disasters trigger waves of easy – but false – explanations.
Don’t tune out. Do be strategic about where, how and when you get your information. A media literacy expert explains how to have good ‘news hygiene.’
Researchers in climate change communication and environmental sociology propose potential ways to tackle climate change misinformation online
Public sentiment related to nuclear power remains highly contentious. As nuclear energy regains momentum, its path forward will require rebuilding public trust.
Did Cameroon’s elite spread homosexuality through their connections to secret societies? Instead of disproving the conspiracy theory, the study examines why it came to be.
It’s claimed that more information can solve our crises, from climate change to Gaza. But the world today shows how this vision of reason has tipped over into unreason, anger, and barbarism.
Far-right groups and influencers blend their narratives into public concerns to spread their conspiracies and recruit more people to their worldview.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has a practical mission – protecting seeds as a backup for seed banks around the world – but inspires strong cultural, political and artistic reactions.
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
These people share conspiracy theories to promote conflict, cause chaos, recruit and radicalize potential followers, make money, harass, or even just to get attention.
The law makes many of the same mistakes as the government’s other recent attempts to reduce online harms.
A new experiment shows AI chatbots aren’t only good for spreading disinformation – but it comes with plenty of caveats.
The belief in aliens is now rising to the extent that politicians, at least in the US, feel they have to respond.
Owens reaches million of people online and wants to do five shows across Australia, but there are calls to deny her entry. Here’s what the federal government has to consider.
We need to empower Gen Z to create a future where genuine human connections and experiences continue to thrive alongside technological advancements.
Did you experience the rush of people expressing conspiracy theories and rumors on social media in the immediate aftermath of the shooting?
Conspiracy theories aren’t based so much on objective facts, but rather through often loosely connected bits of information. That makes them potent sources of misinformation.
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