The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Monday it would no longer post on X and would use rival Bluesky instead, becoming the latest organisation to quit a social media platform that some have criticised for its content.

With the rapid adoption of AI by children and adolescents using digital devices to access the internet and social media, OII experts call for a clear framework for AI research considering the impact o...

Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw. It makes things up that were never said.

The spread of misinformation has emerged as a global concern. Academic attention has recently shifted to emphasize the role of political elites as drivers of mi...

We find that conservatives tend to share more low-quality news through social media than liberals, and so even if technology companies enact politically neutral anti-misinformation policies, political...

Despite their important role in spreading accurate health information, particularly during crises, health journalists have to compete for audience engagement with a variety of content, especially p...

An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.

Raw milk can carry many dangerous germs − now including the H5N1 virus that causes avian flu.

In an era of invective and distrust, two California candidates turned a tie over to chance.

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Four victims and the suspected shooter are dead after a shooting at a Wisconsin grade school.

A television staple is looking for a new home. "Sesame Street" original episodes will no longer air on HBO or stream on Max, though some library titles remain.

Empathic Concern and Perspective-Taking Have Opposite Effects on Affective Polarization

The earliest sunsets occur this week in Minnesota.

The School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin as early as August 2025. We seek scholars with a st...

Research shows six in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it Social media influencers need “urgent” help to check their facts before they broadcast to their followers, in order to reduce the spread of…

Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.

The H5N1 virus was found in a sample of unpasteurized milk at a store, prompting a recall of one batch. Health agencies have warned against the growing dietary fad.

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PolitiFact has hit a milestone: We published our 1,000th rated fact-check of Donald Trump. In classic Trump fashion, he

Elon Musk tries to disrupt electoral politics by doing a bunch of blatantly illegal shit