Psychological Science published a paper on 15 September 2025 detailing an investigation headed by University of Chicago researcher Alex Shaw […]
Communications
Danish Study: Both Stories and Statistics Can Change Perceptions of Discrimination
Activists have argued that statistics alone cannot make the privileged see injustice. But charts and numbers tend to impress academics. […]
Psychological Booster Shots To Strengthen Resistance Against False Information
Researchers have demonstrated how so-called psychological booster shots can enhance long-term resistance to false information. These interventions or strategies improve […]
Bitchat: Twitter, Bluesky Founder Released a Bluetooth Messaging App
Twitter and Bluesky co-founder and Block chief executive Jack Dorsey has introduced Bitchat. It is a messaging app that allows […]
Who Falls For False Information: Data From Over 11500 Participants
A meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development sheds light on who is most susceptible […]
What Hundreds of Studies Say About the Impact of Digital Media on Democracy
The emergence and proliferation of digital media use have sparked intense debate about its effects on democracy. Some argue that […]
Breakups are Predictable: Research Explains Two Phases of Relationship Decline
Romantic relationships do not usually end suddenly. Instead, they follow a predictable pattern of decline. A recent study by professors […]
Misinformation vs Disinformation vs Malinformation
In their 2017 white paper published by the Council of Europe, researchers Claire Wardle, PhD and Hossein Derakshan presented a […]