What Science Is Up Against
Inaccurate info is contagious
70%
Greater likelihood that misinformation will be retweeted over stories that are actually true.
Misinformation can hurt you
33%
Percentage of 200 popular cancertreatment articles on social media containing misinformation.
The truth can rarely keep up
6x
How much faster misleading information can reach 1,500 people compared with accurate information.