Science Denial

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In Nebraska, nuclear gets a “yes,” while wind and solar get a “no”

By Anila Yoganathan | Analysis, Nuclear Energy, Science Denial

Sheldon Whitehouse and climate activism poster in US Senate

Conventional wisdom says climate change is a losing issue for Trump opponents. The evidence says otherwise.

By Kate Yoder | Climate Change, Opinion, Science Denial

March 2026 issue: Disinformation and deepfakes

By Dan Drollette Jr | Artificial Intelligence, Biosecurity, Climate Change, Magazine, Nuclear Weapons, Science Denial

Why people believe conspiracy theories: A political scientist’s view

By Dawn Stover | Artificial Intelligence, Interviews, Magazine, Science Denial

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Introduction: Disinformation as a multiplier of existential threat

By Dan Drollette Jr | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Magazine, Science Denial, Technology and Security

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As measles outbreaks grow, the economic cost of anti-vaccine misinformation could become clearer

By Matt Field | Magazine, Science Denial, Special Topics

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The evolution of a conspiracy-minded culture: A historian’s view

By Dawn Stover | Interviews, Magazine, Science Denial

How AI use in scholarly publishing threatens research integrity, lessens trust, and invites misinformation

By Andrew Gray | Artificial Intelligence, Magazine, Science Denial

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How to counter health misinformation when it’s coming from the top

By Lisa Fazio | Analysis, Magazine, Science Denial, Special Topics

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Reasonable doubt? How The Free Press covers climate change

By Jessica McKenzie | Analysis, Climate Change, Magazine, Science Denial

The United States isn’t prepared for another pandemic. Here’s what should happen

By Matt Field | Interviews, Magazine, Science Denial

Eliminating US science advisory committees will harm the public and open the door to special interests

By Melissa Finucane | Climate Change, Disruptive Technologies, Science Denial, Special Topics