In 2026, we predict that an increase in the number of conspiracy theories will lead to further distrust in expertise,” write ...

An international project investigating the form, content and consequences of online conspiracy theories has found that in ...

Researchers have identified specific psychological traits that indicate whether someone is likely to follow conspiracy ...

Contrails have a simple explanation, but not everyone wants to believe it. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Calum Lister Matheson, University of Pittsburgh Online influencers with millions of followers have ...

Belief in conspiracy theories is more than just a fringe phenomenon. From COVID-19 hoaxes to political cover-ups, conspiracy thinking has infiltrated every corner of society. Despite the ease of ...

A five-year study dispels the stereotype of conspiracy theorists as angry loners or keyboard warriors. Rather, social and emotional connections provided by conspiracy theorists are recruiting diverse ...

Mike Rothschild has spent years studying the rise of QAnon and antivaccine conspiracism. After his house in Altadena, California, burned down, he found himself mired in similarly sticky webs of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2024, online conspiracy theories can feel almost impossible to ...

Everyone has looked up at the clouds and seen faces, animals, objects. Human brains are hardwired for this kind of whimsy. But some people—perhaps a surprising number—look to the sky and see ...

QAnon began in the internet's darkest corners. Now it's set to enter Congress. It was a statement that shocked almost everyone watching. For a few, it was a moment a long time coming. When pressed ...