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Politifact

The week in fact-checking: the pandemic election, Trump's weight

I participated recently in a YouTube discussion about "Presidential Communications in a Time of Crisis...

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The Information Apocalypse Is Already Here, And Reality Is Losing

Two years ago, a video of former president Barack Obama using profane language when...

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Misinformation and vaccines

BBC World Service Radio spoke to Neil Johnson, professor of physics, about misinformation about...

Knight Foundation

Study shows how misinformation spreads online and fuels distrust

A recent study by physicist and Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics ...

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The epidemiology of misinformation

After Covid-19 was first identified in early January, the tools and techniques of science and medicine...

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The same equation governs the evolution of Islamic extremism and extremism in the US

This article was translated from Spanish

The same equation governs the evolution of...

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There Isn't a COVID-19 Vaccine Yet. But Some Are Already Skeptical About It

Amid the American flags, “Make America Great Again” hats and “freedom is essential” posters appearing...

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Social media rules. That's bad in a pandemic

Popular social media posts are filled with inaccuracies about science. They could damage public health...

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Anti-vaxxers are gaining ground and can be in the majority within 10 years

This article was translated from Dutch

If the discussion of vaccinations were to be a...

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Map reveals 'battlegrounds' between anti-vaxxers and pro-vaccination communities on Facebook as they fight to win over those undecided about the treatment

As scientists work tirelessly to develop a vaccine that keeps the deadly coronavirus at bay,...