Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and ...

Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss. Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as the West’s first scientist ...

Misinformation isn’t just human. A new study shows how false signals spread across biology, from bacteria to bird flocks.

WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides a comprehensive assessment of the literature on science misinformation, its origins and impact, ...

In an era when "fake news" and "misinformation" have become part of our daily lexicon, the boundaries between established scientific consensus and genuine scientific skepticism have never been more ...

Frustrated by liars? Tired of how much misinformation spreads from podcaster bros, influencers and dubious sources? Wondering what you can do about it? A recent University of Maryland conference found ...

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One of the country’s top infectious disease experts, Dr. Anthony Fauci, called out anti-science sentiments and conspiracy theories during his commencement speech at the University of San Francisco.

Over the last two weeks, in response to Executive Order 14035, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has discontinued funding for research on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as support ...