How can you spot political deepfakes?

AI-generated political content has already wreaked havoc and tilted elections. Here's how to spot it.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Oct. 1, 2024 ~3 min

Facts may not be enough to correct science misinformation

A "just the facts" approach may may not be enough to overcome misinformation about science, researchers report.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 17, 2024 ~6 min


Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences

A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 ~9 min

Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims

Providing a correction can affect how the audience feels about the journalists trying to set the record straight.

Caroline Meyersohn, Ed.S. Student in School Psychology, California State University, Long Beach • conversation
Aug. 6, 2024 ~5 min

Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Mark R. O'Brian, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo • conversation
July 26, 2024 ~8 min

Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible

In the 19th century, many doctors might not have believed germ theory, but they switched to using protective methods anyway for a simple reason.

Ron Barrett, Professor of Anthropology, Macalester College • conversation
July 10, 2024 ~7 min

The people we like can influence the connections our memory makes

This phenomenon can help us understand polarisation in society.

Mikael Johansson, Professor of Psychology, Lund University • conversation
July 9, 2024 ~7 min

Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy

Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.

Steven Caplan, Adjunct Instructor of Communications and Marketing, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism • conversation
July 9, 2024 ~8 min


TikTok might not be the best place for good health info

Can you find reliable health information in TikTok videos? A new study advises caution.

U. Chicago • futurity
July 2, 2024 ~9 min

Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Raw milk has always carried the risk of serious illness, and this risk has only risen with bird flu spreading across dairy farms in the US.

Mandy Conrad, Assistant Clinical Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, Mississippi State University • conversation
June 19, 2024 ~10 min

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