Fake research can be harmful to your health – a new study offers a tool for rooting it out

A new screening tool to help study reviewers identify what’s fake or shoddy in research may be on the horizon. And everyday people can apply some of the same critical analysis tools.

Lisa Bero, Research Professor Public Health and Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 18, 2022 • ~8 min

Research exposes long-term failure of Russian propaganda in Ukraine’s Donbas region

A study of the Russian propaganda that flooded Donbas for years reveals a failure to build pro-Russian “in-group” identities in region, despite Putin’s claims

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 3, 2022 • ~7 min

Climate change misinformation fools too many people – but there are ways to combat it

Academics are among the most trusted sources for news about climate change.

Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director, Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab, University of Cambridge • conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 • ~7 min

Fake news: a simple nudge isn’t enough to tackle it – here's what to do instead

Many scientists believe attention is the key to tackling fake news – and that a form of 'priming' can help.

Jon Roozenbeek, Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychology, University of Cambridge • conversation
June 11, 2021 • ~8 min

‘Pre-bunk’ tactics reduce public susceptibility to COVID-19 conspiracies and falsehoods, study finds

Latest research on digital interventions deployed by UK government and UNESCO suggests that exposing people to a “microdose” of techniques used by

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 12, 2021 • ~7 min

Fake news: people with greater emotional intelligence are better at spotting misinformation

The researchers are working on a way to train people to be better at spotting fake news.

David James Robertson, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Strathclyde • conversation
March 22, 2021 • ~5 min

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.  

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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.

Jon Roozenbeek, Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychology, University of Cambridge • conversation
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.

Fiona Carroll, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and Smart Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
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.

Fiona Carroll, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and Smart Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University • conversation
Jan. 18, 2021 • ~5 min

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