Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they've encountered may be inaccurate, lack context, be unproven, or be demonstrably false.

In two experiments, researchers have found that introducing people to "mental models" about how mRNA vaccination works and ...

Researchers found that using mental models—visual, verbal, or animated—helps people understand mRNA vaccination science, counter misconceptions, and reduce misinformation spread.

The Federal Reserve's policy framework is in flux, with credibility eroding after 4.5 years of missing its 2% inflation ...

Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern ...

False health information spreads rapidly online, while expert voices often go unheard. To rebuild trust, experts must focus on authenticity, immediacy, and emotional connection.

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Socialism AI is a powerful new chatbot developed by the WSWS to advance socialist consciousness globally by bringing the ...

Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to New Delhi from December 4 to 5 marks a defining moment in India’s diplomatic calendar and ...

New calculation of viral spread based on branching process theory suggests that rapid elimination of SARS-CoV-2-like viruses ...

Merck & Co., one of the world's oldest pharmaceutical manufacturers, is cutting 204 positions in its home state as part of a ...