Press Releases

An APPC analysis shows an uptick in news stories supporting the myth that the suicide rate increases during the holiday season.

A new APPC-NAS-Sunnylands book highlights the importance of human accountability and responsibility when using AI in scientific research.

A paper by APPC researchers identifies the advantages of an innovative approach to countering misinformation called “bypassing," which may have advantages over the standard approach to correcting inaccurate statements.

APPC data show that less than half of Americans know that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing cancer.

Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Director Lance Holbert (center) took part in a C-SPAN panel on “Using Technology to Increase Civic Education."

APPC survey data show that public recall of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number has grown slowly since its introduction in July 2022.

PBS News Hour Classroom has won the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics' Civic Mission of the Nation Award for educational resources.

APPC's Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Penn Nursing Dean Antonia M. Villarruel have been named to a new task force to produce a Vision for American Science and Technology (VAST).

APPC research director Dan Romer presented information on the harmful effects on young people of internet misinformation, using the promotion of tobacco as an example.

APPC study shows only one in five parents watched the debates with their children, despite importance of intergenerational debate viewing.