A £50 billion ‘Remain bonus’? This claim may not be a fact but it’s very likely
Economic forecasts are flawed but they should not be blindly dismissed as fake facts.
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Misinformation really does spread like a virus, suggest mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
Going viral appears to be more than just a catchphrase when it comes to misinformation.
Halloween, Avril Lavigne and the conspiracy theory that refuses to die
No, Avril Lavigne isn’t dead – the science behind conspiracy theories.
Israel‑Gaza conflict: when social media fakes are rampant, news verification is vital
An onslaught of fake videos on social media is relaying confusing and deliberately misleading information about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Deepfakes: five ways in which they are brilliant business opportunities
They’re associated with fake news and celebrity porn videos but there are some unexpected upsides to these slippery clips.
Five lessons on bringing truth back to politics from Britain’s first female philosophy professor
In our “post-truth” political era, there is a lot we can learn from an under-appreciated philosopher who focused on “thinking clearly.”
Scottish media is in dire straits – it’s why alternatives like Bella Caledonia are vital
As a second independence referendum beckons, a counterweight to the unionist-leaning press is hugely important to the Yes side.
New survey finds an alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in the US – particularly among white, Republican men
Nearly a quarter of Americans surveyed did not regard political attacks on journalists or news organisations as a threat to press freedom.
Pseudoscience is taking over social media – and putting us all at risk
New evidence suggests most YouTube videos on climate change deny its existence.
‘Post‑truth’ media really is shifting the news agenda – and more subtly than it seems
While specific stories from RT don’t reach many people, they change the mainstream media’s behaviour.
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