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Research offers insight into how to create and manage scientific advisory committees effectively

At a time of "fake news" and a growing mistrust of scientific experts, researchers at York University's Global Strategy Lab are working to increase the likelihood that policy decisions will be informed by the best available science.

29 Sep 2018

Big tobacco companies still facilitate tobacco smuggling, studies find

Two new studies from the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, published in the BMJ journal, Tobacco Control, expose evidence that big tobacco companies are still facilitating tobacco smuggling, while attempting to control a global system designed to prevent it, and funding studies that routinely overestimate levels of tobacco smuggling.

23 Aug 2018

UK charity Macmillan Cancer hires digital nurse to counter medical misinformation

UK charity Macmillan Cancer, in a move to prevent false news and information circulating among patients, has hired a digital nurse.

29 Oct 2017

Scientists show that reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually worsens memory problems

Of the many negative stereotypes that exist about older adults, the most common is that they are forgetful, senile and prone to so-called "senior moments." In fact, while cognitive processes do decline with age, simply reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually exacerbates their memory problems, reveals important new research from the USC Davis School of Gerontology.

1 Jul 2013