Cambridge psychologist helps Facebook fight climate change misinformation
Social media giant turn to behaviour and communication expert to help them tackle the dangerous anti-science myths that circulate online.
Feb. 18, 2021 • ~5 min
COVID-19 misinformation: scientists create a 'psychological vaccine' to protect against fake news
A 'psychological vaccine' has proven effective in countering belief in COVID-19 conspiracies.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
Fake news: bold visual warnings needed to stop people clicking – new research
Prominent 'danger' signs are needed online to warn people about misinformation.
Jan. 18, 2021 • ~5 min
Bold visual warnings are needed to stop people clicking on fake news
Prominent 'danger' signs are needed online to warn people about misinformation.
Jan. 18, 2021 • ~5 min
'I won the election' – how powerful people use lousy lies to twist reality
Lying can be more than just telling a few fibs. It can also be used to communicate social status and make a person appear loyal to a particular group.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
Game combats political misinformation by letting players undermine democracy
A short online game in which players are recruited as a “Chief Disinformation Officer” and use tactics such as trolling to sabotage elections in a peaceful
Nov. 6, 2020 • ~5 min
Popular COVID-19 conspiracies linked to vaccine ‘hesitancy’
An international study finds that people who rate coronavirus conspiracy theories as more reliable are much less likely to say they will get vaccinated.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
Faked videos shore up false beliefs about Biden's mental health
It's easy to edit video of public figures to make them appear asleep, confused, drunk or cognitively impaired when they are not. The technique is being used to undermine Joe Biden's campaign.
Sept. 16, 2020 • ~8 min
How to talk to vaccine skeptics so they might actually hear you
Those opposing vaccinations often mistrust government, science and the news media. There may be better ways to persuade them than by offering facts only.
Aug. 20, 2020 • ~9 min
Here's how to talk to vaccine skeptics so they might actually hear you
Those opposing vaccinations often mistrust government, science and the news media. There may be better ways to persuade them than by offering facts only.
Aug. 20, 2020 • ~9 min
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