"...in their effort to turn heads, these legacy outlets were contributing to the growth of Russian sock puppet accounts."

Videos taken by ordinary people can help prosecute those who commit atrocities – but this evidence must be stored reliably.

A high dose of a purified ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients at elevated cardiac risk significantly reduces cardiovascular events.

A new study finds postmenopausal women eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels.

Unemployment stats that pass a round number like 5.0% tend to get more news coverage than those that 4.9, for example. That could affect elections.

Researchers digging into how people perceive the news have found that people still love to read newspapers. What they like could improve digital news.

"...the study should be troubling to anyone who cares about the future of democracy. We have to train students to be better consumers of information."

New research finds that, early on in the pandemic, people who got their news from TV or Facebook knew less about COVID-19 than others.

During the pandemic, clear and reliable health communication can literally be a life-and-death issue. Researchers who focus on the science of science communication highlight strategies that work.

Whenever you hear about a new bit of science news, these suggestions will help you assess whether it's more fact or fiction.