Misinformation really does spread like a virus, suggest mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
We’re increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing…
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A new campaign rewards young gamers on Roblox for engaging with the US election. What does it mean for global politics?
If historical trends are anything to go by, most young people in the United States…
US Department of Labor recovers $877K in wages, benefits for 36 employees underpaid by contractors on federally funded projects in New York City
NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Labor recovered a total of $877,834 in back wages and…
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to…
Smoking ban introduced to protect children and most vulnerable
World-leading reforms introduced to phase out smoking, protecting the public, NHS and economy and put us…
How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality
There’s a certain allure to the notion that some of the world’s brightest stars burn…
Elon Musk’s dad says Britain is fascist hell now
LONDON — Like father, like son. Elon Musk’s dad joined his billionaire son in ranting…
How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s
The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling…
The European Union confirms its cooperation priorities with partners around the world are fit for purpose and approves funds for 2025-2027
The European Commission has adopted the mid-term review of the programming of NDICI-Global Europe for…