Analysis of U.S. policy documents reveals very little overlap in the science that Democrats and Republicans cite, deepening ...

Medicaid: A guide to understanding and covering potential cuts to the program To help finance trillions of dollars in tax cuts, Congressional Republicans are looking to cut hundreds of billions of ...

What the research says about the characteristics of unsafe traffic intersections and crosswalk designs that can improve pedestrian safety.

Young voters and colleges’ efforts to boost turnout: A research roundup with 5 story ideas We gathered research and interviewed researchers to help reporters cover voters under age 30. Keep reading ...

When public officials spread health misinformation, be quick to point it out: A tip sheet Some politicians, public officials and a handful of physicians are spreading misinformation. It's important ...

The truck driver shortage and the trucking industry workforce: 5 studies to consider We summarize five recent studies that explore major issues facing the trucking workforce, including pay, working ...

Rent control and stabilization policies: 4 studies to know U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here's what the ...

Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills.

The pen is mightier than the keyboard: Advantages of longhand over laptop note taking 2014 paper published in Psychological Science that uses three experiments to compare the ability of students to ...

Research: 3 in 4 US adults can discern real political news headlines from fake ones Has the death of truth been greatly exaggerated? New research suggests people in the U.S. are, overall, good at ...

Self-care tips for journalists — plus a list of several resources There are many things journalists can do to improve their mental health. We share some practical tips from Dr. Elana Newman, research ...