‘Horse-race’ coverage may hinder Senate candidates
News coverage focused on strategy over policy can hinder the success of candidates in US Senate races, research finds.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~6 min
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How the Lindbergh baby kidnapping changed media
A new book explores how the kidnapping of baby Charles Lindbergh, Jr., began a media revolution and became the "crime of the century."
Dec. 24, 2020 • ~7 min
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Brains react to facts more than stuff that’s possible
"Our brains seem to be particularly sensitive to information that is presented as fact, underlining the power of factual language."
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~5 min
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Don’t spread this holiday suicide myth
The holiday season has the lowest rates of suicide, despite a lot of reporting each year that perpetuates the myth that rates increase.
Dec. 8, 2020 • ~11 min
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Phones actually pop skewed ‘news bubbles’
Despite concerns over partisan "news bubbles" or "echo chambers," new research shows phones help Americans get more diverse news than desktop computers.
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~6 min
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Just feeling exposed to ‘fake news’ makes voters cynical
The more voters believe they are exposed to misinformation, the more cynical they feel when Election Day arrives, a new study shows.
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~9 min
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Mask vs. muzzle: Even words are now polarized
Americans are essentially speaking separate, polarized languages, an analysis of words in cable news video comments indicates.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Local news covers murder victims from white places more
Local news covers murder victims from Black or Hispanic neighborhoods less, researchers say. The news also humanizes victims from white places more.
Oct. 8, 2020 • ~9 min
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Tracking your eyes could fight fake news
A new study shows that eyes linger less on fake news headlines. That could lead to using eye tracking to fight against false headlines.
Sept. 8, 2020 • ~6 min
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Social media users are more likely to believe bunk COVID facts
People who get most of their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19, a new study shows.
July 30, 2020 • ~4 min
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