While consuming online misinformation cuts trust in mainstream news media, for some, it actually boosts trust in the federal government.

"The fate of democracy has always depended on the balance of power between those who rule and those who are ruled."

People with anxiety are more likely to place their trust in someone who's shown themselves to be untrustworthy, researchers report.

For some users, having the option to control privacy settings actually reduced their trust in voice assistants like Alexa.

The 2014 Ebola outbreak shows that low trust in government can have disastrous consequences during health crises like the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Even as the number of deaths rises, some COVID-19 deniers are sticking to their belief that the pandemic is overblown or even fake. An expert explains why.

Narrative makes scientists seem warmer and more trustworthy, researchers report. It's a strategy that could boost trust in science.

Personal stories can help build trust in science communication, researchers say. But that means scientists have to trust their audience, too.

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

Ranges and best- and worse-case scenarios are more effective ways to communicate uncertainty in climate science, research finds.