When humans are making decisions, they are known not to rely solely on their own considerations and the evidence available to them. Past behavioral science and psychology studies have shown that ...

Teaching students to fact-check what they “think they know” helps them update false beliefs. Students can learn that changing their minds in response to better evidence is a sign of good judgment.

Well-meaning parent groups often silence clinicians and reward conformity, leaving misinformation—and those who profit from ...

A month after House Republicans failed to pass a veterans health bill, lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to try to get the legislation back on track. But there’s one key person they haven’t ...