Partisan Divide Creates Different Americas, Separate Lives
Even in the physical world, it’s hard to cross partisan lines.
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Malicious Bots and Trolls Spread Vaccine Misinformation
At least half of parents of young children report having encountered negative messages about vaccines on social media.
Are Conspiracy Theories on the Rise in the US?
Have the internet and social media created a climate where Americans believe anything is possible?
Is It Even Possible to Connect Netflix’ ‘13 Reasons Why’ to Teen Suicide?
It’s impossible to conduct truly causal research on media consumption and suicide.
Steve Gill Resigns from Tennessee Star, Star News Digital Media
The conservative commentator, whose companies Snopes reported on in March, was jailed after failing to pay child support to his ex-wife.
How TV Cameras Influence Candidates’ Debate Success
What people see matters more than what they hear when making decisions about the leaders they will follow.
The Strange Connection Between Bobby Kennedy’s Death and Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo’s creation was no happy accident; it was a strategic move in response to cultural shifts and political exigencies.
How Disinformation Could Sway the 2020 Election
While foreign election interference has dominated discussion of disinformation, most intentionally false content targeting U.S. social media is generated by domestic sources.
Can We Really Know What Animals Are Thinking?
Despite having considerable evidence animals think, we are in the awkward position of being unable to say precisely what they think.
Zao’s Deepfake Face-Swapping App Shows Uploading Your Photos Is Riskier Than Ever
The advent of social media has fundamentally challenged our expectations over how we control our photographs.
Have Scientists Finally Killed Off the Loch Ness Monster?
Science being science, we can never say with total confidence that there is no Loch Ness Monster.
Why Do People Believe in Curses?
Endorsement of curses may stem from the desire to make sense of the world, to ascribe meaning to chaos.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.