Switching from Fox News to CNN for just a month shifted viewers opinions on the news of the day. But it didn't last after switiching back.

A disinformation researcher shares what to watch for when looking at social media posts and other online reports related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"Doomscrolling" isn't just a new name for an existing behavior, researchers say. It's a unique behavior all its own, according to a new study.

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

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.

Fear about COVID-19 can make it harder for you to judge the accuracy of information, and even make you more likely to spread misinformation.

News coverage focused on strategy over policy can hinder the success of candidates in US Senate races, research finds.