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Qurious About QAnon? Get the Facts About This Dangerous Conspiracy Theory

Take note, voters: A nebulous batch of ludicrous rumors that grew into a kind of stealth internet game is now playing a visible part in the 2020 U.S. elections.

Here’s How to Talk to Vaccine Skeptics

With so much misinformation and disinformation out there, people are often overconfident about their ability to discern good from bad.

Police Solve Just 2% of All Major Crimes

In the U.S. it’s rare that a crime report leads to police arresting a suspect who is then convicted of the crime.

Sketchy Darknet Websites Are Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Underground markets that sell illegal commodities like drugs, counterfeit currency and fake documentation tend to flourish in times of crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception.

Cloth Masks Do Protect the Wearer

When you wear a mask – even a cloth mask – you typically are exposed to a lower dose of the coronavirus than if you didn’t.

Did Goodyear Forbid Employees to Wear MAGA Gear?

One slide from a purported company-training presentation (of unknown origin) caused quite the controversy.

The COVID-19 Virus Can Spread Through the Air

A growing body of research shows that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread from person to person through the air.

Trump Promotes Misleading, Doctored Video of Biden From DNC

Joe Biden's campaign denounced what it called a "failed, disingenuous, pathetic and off-topic" attack by the U.S. president.

Is Body Weight Affected by When You Eat?

Some research suggests that our bodies actually use calories more efficiently when consumed in the morning as opposed to the evening.

Oleandrin Is a Deadly Plant Poison, Not a COVID-19 Cure

With COVID-19 cases and deaths rising in the U.S. and globally, identifying new therapies to prevent and combat the virus is a top priority.

Kids Are Bigger Coronavirus Spreaders Than Many Doctors Realized

The first U.S. schools have reopened with in-person classes, and they are already setting off alarm bells about how quickly the coronavirus can spread.

Does the Common Cold Protect You from COVID?

An article in Science recently generated a lot of interest by providing a possible explanation of why COVID-19 can be deadly to some yet go virtually unnoticed in others.