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Oct 29, 2025 - The superstar social scientist joins us for an eye-opening exploration of the misinformation crisis, examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt...

Jul 13, 2023 - The latest member of the Kennedy dynasty to run for president regularly shares a dizzying range of falsehoods and conspiracy theories on podcasts and at other...

Oct 29, 2025 - Conspiracy theories suggesting that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was killed in 2022 in a political assassination rather than by a lone shooter may face...

Oct 19, 2025 - From calling climate change a hoax to warning about chemtrails in the sky, the group has a range of messages on display

Are we genetically inclined for superstition or just fearful of the truth?

Dec 17, 2025 - If you are looking to learn how guns and bullets work, seek out a professional, not your favorite social media influencer.

If you believe a conspiracy theory about a specific minority group, you are more likely to have negative views about other, unrelated groups too.

Sep 19, 2023 - In this article for GNET's miniseries on conspiracy theories, ISD Senior Analyst Elise Thomas outlines the key elements of violent conspiracy theories –...

Jan 29, 2021

Even as the rescue efforts after Hurricane Helene were ongoing, the US was hit by yet another massive natural…

Leland Lehrman is a key figure in the MAHA world, despite decades of pushing extremist ideas.

Mar 4, 2025 - The project is named CONSPIRACY_FX reflecting its focus on the “effects” of conspiracy theories. Its aim is to discover when and how conspiracy theories...

Sep 22, 2010 - It's hard enough to make a good movie or TV show, but apparently some of the stuff you watch or listen to also contains secret hidden messages that only...

Jan 3, 2024 - ISD’s Katherine Keneally spoke to NPR about the increase in violent rhetoric and conspiracy theories online following the Colorado Supreme Court ruling on...

Even when there is substantial evidence to the contrary, the allure of conspiracy theories may be too powerful for some to resist.

Sep 23, 2021 - The release of the Senate Intelligence Committee's study of the Central Intelligence Agency's Detention and Interrogation Program, AKA the Torture...

May 20, 2023 - Musk’s week of conspiracy theories, explained.

Dec 1, 2025 - Kim Kardashian’s latest "Kardashians" episode reveals a brain scan showing "low brain activity," prompting some wild conspiracy theories.

Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.

Oct 30, 2025 - Turns out many believers do respond positively when presented with the right evidence and arguments.

Deep dives on topics that swerve off the mainstream path. Learn some crazy s#!t. Your home for obscure topics and conspiracy theories.

Feb 7, 2024 - ISD's Katherine Keneally spoke to USA Today about the case against Justin Mohn, what is known about the suspect and the anti-government beliefs that may...

Jul 18, 2025 - Widespread distrust of our public health system is reviving long-debunked ideas on HIV and AIDS—and energizing a broad movement that questions the...

May 13, 2025 - A New York Times article on the mainstreaming of conspiracy theories among various US politicians draws on ISD research linking violent incidents to...

Sep 29, 2025 - Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

Jun 14, 2025 - Notes On The Season talks late night Emmy conundrum and Jimmy Kimmel's answer to winning an Emmy, plus Julianne Nicholson interviewed on Paradise, Hacks.

On Fox News, Rep. Ryan Zinke is the latest to point without evidence to a possible nefarious government "plot."

We explore widely posited conspiracy theories, fringe beliefs, and wild accusations that question ideas and truths, for better or worse.

Dec 2, 2021 - Our Jennie King features in BBC’s The Denial Files where she speaks about how different groups and movements have repurposed and weaponised COVID-19-related...

Feb 6, 2026 - Conspiracist influencers have flooded the internet with baseless claims about Kirk’s killing — and lawyers in his alleged killer’s case are listening.

Nov 26, 2025 - Learn more about Camp Hero, what's fact and what's fiction, and the park's ties to "Stranger Things."

Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What are the consequences of such beliefs? Has a conspiracy t

May 4, 2021 - Elise Thomas uses Amazon’s book sales platform to illustrate how problems with algorithmic recommendation extend far beyond social media platforms.

Jul 20, 2025 - The President's Epstein drama shows the danger of populists playing with fire

Believing in conspiracy theories can hurt existing relationships with friends and family members, but how does it affect online dating? A new study explored.

Conspiracy theories have always existed but the internet fuels them in new ways.

How much do you know about conspiracy theories? Take our science quiz to find out.

Jan 18, 2026 - Listen to Byte & Pieces’s Thrilling Threads - Conspiracy Theories, Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, etc! podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Dec 9, 2025 - Conspiratorial thinking has spread through the megaphone of the internet, and Australians aren't immune. Now it's the subject of a new book,...

Nov 15, 2024 - 'We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism...

America's most popular conspiracy theories and the science behind them.

Sep 19, 2023 - In the second article for GNET's miniseries on conspiracy theories, ISD's Milo Comerford focuses on the diverse violent outcomes of conspiracy...

Nov 17, 2025 - The Epstein Emails prove that conspiracy theorists who believed that those with money and power get away with anything were right.

May 10, 2024 - This guide was produced to inform Members of Parliament and parliamentary candidates in the UK about the dangers of conspiracies, discussing their appeal and...

Jun 20, 2025 - People who endorse and spread outlandish theories aren’t gullible, they’re drawn to the intoxicating lure of discovery

“She's an embezzler. She's a criminal,” one commenter wrote online as speculation continued over whether Erika Kirk has connections with Jeffrey Epstein....

Feb 5, 2025 - Once upon a time, Christian conspiracy theories were mostly just quirky side notes—some doomsday billboards here, a Sunday school teacher convinced Harry

Learn about the history of conspiracy theories, theories about why we believe in them, and some examples of well-known conspiracy theories.

It’s a corporate takeover of global governance that affects our food, our data and our vaccines

If you interact with chatbots about conspiracy theories, research shows you can can easily fall down the rabbit hole.

May 15, 2025 - Voters can give two Eurovision fingers to Putin by voting for Ireland's Russia space dog song

Prepare to be captivated, surprised, and enlightened as we shed light on the shadows of the unknown. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a fan of the...

Feb 16, 2026 - Warning: This article contains references to suicide, drug use and plenty of baseless conspiracy theories. Tin hats on, sheeple...

Aug 30, 2022 - Former President Donald Trump spent Tuesday morning posting inflammatory messages on social media, including many explicitly promoting the QAnon conspiracy.

Jul 8, 2025 - Disinformation around a “weather weapon” and cloud seeding is being widely promoted by everyone from anti-government extremists to GOP...

Jan 8, 2026 - Fake news and misinformation are causing chaos in the classroom, and experts say every student should be taught critical thinking

Sep 14, 2022 - The Michigan man who gunned down his wife, nearly killed their daughter and was fatally shot by police had fallen down a “rabbit hole” of conspiracy...

Sep 19, 2023 - ISD’s Aoife Gallagher and Julia Ebner spoke to the Financial Times about how digital currencies and cashless societies are discussed within conspiratorial...

MAY 2025 | People’s firm belief that nothing happens by chance or without a plan follows a clear pattern. Conspiracy theories are a way of making sense of...

Sep 15, 2021 - Milo Comerford is quoted on how the far-right weaponise many conspiracy theories to promote their own ideologies.

This has been the hottest school board race I’ve seen in 25 years of living in Minneapolis, with lots of conspiracy theories and pearl-clutching. Many of my...

Sep 19, 2023 - In the first article of GNET's mini series on conspiracies, Jakob Guhl explains why and when conspiracy beliefs lead to violence.

Discover the latest news on Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, including all of the latest conspiracy theories and findings from NASA.

A review called ‘The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories’ sets out a theory of why individuals end up believing Elvis is alive, NASA faked the moon...

An expert dives into conspiracy theories like Flat Earth and its Mad Mike crusader and why people are prone to believe these even when the evidence points...

Aug 2, 2024 - In the hours after Trump's assassination attempt, Katherine Keneally spoke with ABC Australia in a radio interview about the false claims spreading on...

Jan 4, 2026 - Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former...