Scientific theory has had a rough time in America’s public schools. The approach is not limited to evolution. Legislatures across the country are proposing or passing laws that purport to encourage ...

People who lean politically to the right are more likely to fall for conspiracy theories than those on the left—but not for other types of false or misleading information. And regardless of ideology, ...

A new study published in the journal Politics and the Life Sciences sheds light on the psychological roots of conspiracy theory endorsement. The findings suggest that while generalized anxiety in ...