Political polarization in the US has gotten worse over the last four decades at a faster rate than in other major democracies, researchers find.

People who pay more attention to media coverage of what President Donald Trump eats are more likely to buy some fast food in the near future.

Political events in the last few years have affected young doctors' moods as much as some of their most stressful training, new research finds.

When climate change is in the news or a focus of Congress, oil companies spend more money on advertising, new research shows.

A new book explains how black users shaped the early internet and how things have changed in the age of social media.

Despite claims from some conservatives that Google's search results are biased and supress their views, researchers find that's not actually the case.

You might have seen claims that climate change is driving migration out of Central America. Climate researchers urge caution about that narrative.

Our trust in journalism can take a real hit because of cynical views online, research suggests.

Some conspiracy theories, such as Pizzagate and the anti-vaccine movement, have real-world consequences. The author of a new book explains their appeal.

A new study uses news articles featuring Pope Francis to gauge how political and religious identities shape responses to climate change.