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Cloaked science: Disinformation in disguise – SMC Briefing

Cloaked science: Disinformation in disguise – SMC Briefing

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 16 June 2023

A visiting Harvard academic shines a light on the concept of “cloaked science” – how science channels can be used […]

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Improving our resilience to online misinformation – Expert Reaction

Improving our resilience to online misinformation – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 August 2022

Short videos explaining the manipulation techniques commonly found in online misinformation may make people less susceptible to it, according to […]

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NZ’s “disinformation dozen” fuel fake news at Parliament protest – In The News

NZ’s “disinformation dozen” fuel fake news at Parliament protest – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 19 May 2022

The protest at Parliament was unlike anything seen before, say NZ disinformation researchers in a fresh report. Seeking to understand […]

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The Delta disinformation deluge – In the News

The Delta disinformation deluge – In the News

Expert Q&A, In the News  |  Published: 12 November 2021

The Delta outbreak also led to an outbreak of disinformation in New Zealand, according to a new report. The Te […]

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Half of NZ has at least one misinformed belief – Expert Reaction

Half of NZ has at least one misinformed belief – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 June 2021

A survey from the Classification Office offers a glimpse at how pervasive misinformation is in New Zealand, and how it’s […]

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Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 December 202009 December 2024

2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]

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Twitter ‘bots’ spreading misinformation – Expert Reaction

Twitter ‘bots’ spreading misinformation – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 November 201811 February 2019

Twitter bots play an enormous role in spreading misinformation, according to a study conducted during the 2016 US presidential election […]

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