• Mashup Score: 7

    Surveys and a field experiment with Twitter users show that prompting people to think about the accuracy of news sources increases the quality of the news that they share online.

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    • With the rise in misinformation, hate, & harassment on social media, I'm upping my "take a beat" strategy. Studies consistently show that pausing, even for a moment, can help slow spread of bunk (see https://t.co/FAigdKGoKf & https://t.co/QR9Uu7Ao9b). #ScienceUpFirst #Meow https://t.co/Dzoq1hi5lf

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    | Nieman Storyboard - 1 year(s) ago

    Atlantic science reporter Katherine J. Wu has made a mini-beat out of wondering about the unanswered questions to everyday life

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    • How curiosity about cats inspired practical science stories https://t.co/dOBcKbYRzS by @PhilipJKiefer via @niemanstory with @KatherineJWu Good writing + interesting science + CATS = win. #Meow