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19 / February / 2025 The Lancet: “Authors are self-censoring” Editorials published by the BMJ Group and The Lancet stress that it is imperative for the scientific community not to shy away from confronting Donald Trump’s “harmful policies” Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
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05 / February / 2025 Artificial intelligence reduces beliefs in conspiracy theories ChatGPT-style system created at MIT diminishes conspiratorial beliefs for up to two months after interaction Por Editorial staff
15 / January / 2025 The role of science journalism in combating denialism and disinformation Science journalism and scientists are increasingly working together to combat misinformation and clarify complex issues for the public Por Wilson da Costa Bueno
