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 ...

Navigating the labyrinth of conspiracy theories is like wandering through a hall of mirrors—distorted reflections of reality vary widely in their plausibility and strangeness. Some theories entertain ...

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 ...

Pull up a chair and pour yourself a cup of whatever fuels your curiosity, because we’re diving into the outrageous world of conspiracy theories. Whether they’re whispered in hushed tones at family ...

Dana McKay has received funding from the University of Melbourne, City, University of London, RMIT University and the Google News Initiative to study how online information affects people's views.

Break out the beloved tin-foil hat, my friends, because we're venturing down the conspiracy road. The history of professional sports is littered with raised eyebrows and good ol' skepticism. That ...

Report on Conspiracy Theories in the Online Environment and the Counter-Disinformation Ecosystem in Austria, Germany and Switzerland Verschwörungstheorien online und Projekte gegen ...