Conspiracy theories are part of U.S. political life, but they can go too far when people decide to commit acts of violence, ...

Conspiracy theories are one of the banes of the modern world, exacerbated by the internet and social media. What was once relegated to the fringe has now been pushed into the mainstream, actively ...

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license Everyone has looked up at the clouds and ...

Loose ends bother some minds more than others. When the world feels messy, a story that ties every thread into one knot can feel like relief. That pull toward order sits at the center of a new study ...

The REDACT project involves 14 researchers from across Europe, and it has examined how conspiracy theories take shape differently in the UK, German-speaking countries, the Balkans, the Baltics, ...

It might seem like conspiracy theories are everywhere today, and that people are more inclined to believe them than in the past. But that isn’t true, says Joseph Uscinski, a political science ...

A 2014 survey found that nearly half of American adults believe in at least one medical conspiracy theory. Belief in these theories can stem from feelings of powerlessness, stress, low self-esteem, or ...

Every day, physicians and therapists work to keep their patients safe. Medical rumors, misinformation, and an online web of disreputable sources aren’t making their jobs any easier. As anyone who has ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: Not only is the entire conspiracy theory false, but the claim that it is possible to see the ...

Individuals on the political right are more vulnerable to conspiracy theories than those on the left, according to a new study. This is the conclusion of psychologist Julia Aspernäs of Sweden's ...

Woody Allen speaks onstage during the American Film Institute's 45th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Diane Keaton at Dolby Theatre on June 8, 2017. Getty Images The wildest conspiracy to emerge ...

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has taken a more favorable stance on Kyrie Irving over the last few years, and now he’s backing the NBA player’s anti-vax ideas. Speaking on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast, ...