Conspiracies may be defined as "activities conducted in secret that influence the actions of government and other centers of power to advantage those actors but harm the wider public," and a conspiracy mindset is a tendency ...
Individuals are more likely to believe and endorse conspiracy theories if their psychological needs—such as feeling informed, secure and valued—are not met, according to new University of Kent research. The study is published ...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has survived calls for his expulsion from the Royal Society following a crunch meeting at the elite British science institute.
In early November 2024, I sat with some friends on the steps of Columbia University's Low Library, feeling the sun beat down on us in our t-shirts and summer dresses. It was a whopping 70°F outside.
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? New research has highlighted an important factor: spite.
Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, from the prestigious institute of scientists.
Fake stories that atmospheric experiments are triggering natural disasters have led to US states pushing blanket bans on weather modification, which experts say may jeopardize current local scientific programs and hinder ...
From heated election campaigns to regional wars, 2024 has witnessed many dramatic political conflicts across the globe. Understanding the underlying causes of these conflicts is crucial for finding pathways to peace.
A new experimental study has found that fostering critical thinking can be an effective method to reduce people's tendency to believe in conspiracy theories.
Many Americans have watched in horror as Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has been permitted to tear through various offices of the United States government in recent weeks. Backed by President Donald Trump, and supported ...
