Americans are essentially speaking separate, polarized languages, an analysis of words in cable news video comments indicates.

Fake videos generated with sophisticated AI tools are a looming threat. Researchers are racing to build tools that can detect them, tools that are crucial for journalists to counter disinformation.

Local news covers murder victims from Black or Hispanic neighborhoods less, researchers say. The news also humanizes victims from white places more.

A public campaign to build trust may be needed if a successful vaccine candidate is to be taken by enough Americans to interrupt the COVID pandemic, a Harvard public health expert said.

A new study shows that eyes linger less on fake news headlines. That could lead to using eye tracking to fight against false headlines.

Journalists use real people's stories to 'humanize' the news. But these tales – whether harrowing or heartwarming – can be misleading about the pandemic's greatest threats.

People who get most of their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19, a new study shows.

"The way climate change has been covered in the media could help us understand why there's so much public disengagement on this issue."

"...we are already mistrustful of law enforcement, watching police kill individuals who look like us or members of our families is traumatic."

Overwhelmed by all the COVID-19 statistics in the news? Here are five tips from data scientists for handling the glut of information.