How Does Science Misinformation Affect Americans from Underrepresented Communities?

March 21, 2024
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How Does Science Misinformation Affect Americans from Underrepresented Communities?

Anyone who spends time on social media knows that we’re awash in misinformation—particularly around science and health. But new Boston University–led research has found historically excluded and marginalized Americans may be more vulnerable to inaccurate notions about science due to “structural and institutional power dynamics.”