Digital Game Helps People Learn to Recognize Misinformation and “Fake News”
Razi Berry A short online game in which players are recruited as a “Chief Disinformation Officer,” using tactics such as trolling to sabotage elections in a peaceful town, has been shown to reduce susceptibility to political misinformation in its users. The free-to-play Harmony Square is released to the public today, along with a study on […]
A Special Q & A with Dr. Marion Nestle, Author of Soda Politics
A discussion with Dr. Nestle on soda, obesity, and the politics surrounding these issues. How and when did soda become such a popular product in the United States? Sodas were invented at the end of the 19th century, were sold at drug stores, and soda fountains became part of American culture. People love sweet drinks. […]