Health Care Workers Need Masks (and the Rest of Us Need Them, Too)
DIY manufacturers scramble to reduce shortages, as public health officials send mixed messages about the efficacy of broader use.
Misinformation
COVID-19 Reminds Us: Social Media Is Good, Actually
Will coronavirus help rehabilitate tech's rep?
People Are Less Gullible Than You Think
By default we veer on the side of being resistant to new ideas.
The Vaping Panic Is a Major Setback for Public Health
"There's no question public health would benefit dramatically if everybody switched completely to e-cigarettes."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Spreads Fake News About Austin Homelessness
The video Abbott shared was not of a homeless person—it was a mentally ill person having a serious episode. Whoops.
What If Widespread Disinformation Is the Solution to Fake News?
It may be time to hire a libel service.
An Epidemic of Bad Epidemiology
A new book offers a potent antidote to toxic misinformation.