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Scientists Learn How to Improve Hurricane Communications by Analyzing What Trends on X
In a new revelation with significant implications for public safety, researchers have found that social media can be a crucial tool for conveying the hazards associated with hurricanes more effectively. Scientists from the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) examined Twitter (now X) activity during Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in…
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Georgia Tech Researchers Unveil Winning Strategy to Counter Vaccine Misinformation on X
A groundbreaking analysis from Georgia Tech reveals a winning strategy to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The study highlights that users who respond with positive attitudes, politeness and strong evidence are more likely to persuade others to disbelieve inaccurate information. This novel approach was identified by…