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'When people gather in groups, bizarre behaviors often emerge': How the rise of online social networks has catapulted dysfunctional thinking

By Carlo Kopp, David Green, Fatima Seeme published

Opinion The pervasive spread of misinformation can be tracked to cognitive limitations, social influence and the global spread of online networks. Combatting it has become an "arms race" between truth and lies.

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Live Science crossword puzzle #10: Tallest volcano on Earth — 10 down

By Harry Baker published

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Live Science crossword puzzle #9: A 'royal' snake that wears a hood — 14 across

By Harry Baker published

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Scientific objectivity is a myth — here's why

By Sara Giordano published

Opinion Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the conclusions they land on.

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Live Science crossword puzzle #8: Lowest possible temperature in the universe — 3 down

By Harry Baker published

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Live Science crossword puzzle #7: NASA mission that redirected an asteroid — 8 across

By Harry Baker published

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Live Science crossword puzzle #6: Planet with a 'Great Red Spot' — 6 down

By Harry Baker published

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Live Science crossword puzzle #5: Substance with a pH value less than 7 — 2 down

By Harry Baker published

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Live Science crossword puzzle #4: The building blocks of DNA — 14 across

By Harry Baker published

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People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds

By Perri Thaler published

Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic leaders.

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