Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their political beliefs, a study shows. More

Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their political beliefs, a study shows. More

To correct misinformation and “fake news,” you need to provide a detailed counter-message with new information. More

To correct misinformation and “fake news,” you need to provide a detailed counter-message with new information. More

Social conservatives are more likely to believe untrue warnings about possible threats than are liberals, two studies show. More

Social conservatives are more likely to believe untrue warnings about possible threats than are liberals, two studies show. More

Exposure to false information about an event usually makes it more difficult for people to recall the original details, but new research suggests that there may be times when misinformation actually boosts memory. More

Exposure to false information about an event usually makes it more difficult for people to recall the original details, but new research suggests that there may be times when misinformation actually boosts memory. More

Research reveals that the more people think they know about a topic in general, the more likely they are to allege knowledge of completely made-up information and false facts. More

Research reveals that the more people think they know about a topic in general, the more likely they are to allege knowledge of completely made-up information and false facts. More

Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Global warming is confirmed by science. And yet, many people believe claims to the contrary. Why does misinformation stick? More

Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Global warming is confirmed by science. And yet, many people believe claims to the contrary. Why does misinformation stick? More