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.

Experiments with puppets and fake money show little kids can learn who to trust to make investment choices that benefit everyone from an early age.

It's easier to trust a self-driving car if we know what it's going to do ahead of time.

Do you trust the government? New research digs deeper than previous gauges to understand what people really think.

People who grow up in areas without banks or financial institutions face long-term consequences for their financial literacy and credit.