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 ...
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New evidence for the Gateway (mis)Belief Model: Perceived consensus shapes climate beliefs
A new study published in the British Journal of Psychology has found that misinformation about climate change can reduce people’s perceptions of scientific consensus, which in turn tends to lower ...
Science thrives on challenge, not conformity. Many scientists would agree with that statement, yet they often equate truth with expert consensus, at least when talking to the public. Since scientific ...
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There is such a thing as 'settled science' — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you
"Science is never settled" has become a go-to slogan for populists seeking to legitimise politically convenient but fringe scientific positions. In 2020, MAGA Republican Representative Nancy Mace was ...
Climate scientists have long agreed that humans are largely responsible for climate change. A new study finds that communicating the scientific consensus about climate change can clear up ...
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