New International Study Shows Fact Checks Significantly Reduce Belief in Misinformation

Fact-checking reduces belief in misinformation and leaves a more enduring mental imprint than false claims, according to a new study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study, conducted with help from SMPA professor Ethan Porter, shows fact-checking is an effective tool to combat misinformation across countries, cultures, and political environments.