Misconceptions about the nature and practice of science abound and are sometimes even held by otherwise respectable practicing scientists themselves. I have dispelled some of them (misconceptions, not ...

Science has a remarkable way of turning our world upside down, constantly challenging what we think we know. Throughout history, countless “facts” that seemed unshakeable have crumbled under the ...

Just the facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation, a recent study indicates. In an experiment, 152 college students who had been exposed to misinformation read one of two articles intended ...