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Listen closely: Research suggests lie detection is more accurate when based solely on audio

A recent study by the University of Portsmouth has found that focusing on audio alone improves the performance of the interviewer during interviews, particularly in criminal investigations.This post was originally published on this site

Study explores enduring effects of sexual violence during Rwandan genocide against Tutsi

A study led by McGill University researchers offers insights into intergenerational memory and the experiences of children born of conflict-related sexual violence and their mothers in post-genocide Rwanda.This post was originally published on this site

Foster care study calls for better training, support

A new pilot study by University of Cincinnati researchers finds that foster caregivers across the U.S. need more accessible, ongoing and community-driven training.This post was originally published on this site

What even is social media, tho? Adults and teens often differ, researchers find

When it comes to digital media and social media, fam—teens and adults are sometimes lowkey on different wavelengths.This post was originally published on this site

Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people’s sense of the world

When news broke last week that US political influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at an event at Utah Valley University, millions of people around the world were first alerted to it by social media […]

Delegation to AI can increase dishonest behavior

When do people behave badly? Extensive research in behavioral science has shown that people are more likely to act dishonestly when they can distance themselves from the consequences. It’s easier to bend or break the […]

Alcohol restrictions don’t hinder tourism in the outback, says study

New research published today shows liquor laws that aim to prevent alcohol harms may boost tourism, rather than damage visitor numbers.This post was originally published on this site

Impostor syndrome: The cost of being ‘superwoman’ at work and beyond

Nowadays, media often celebrate the “girlboss”—the entrepreneur who works 80-hour weeks to build her brand and success—while corporate campaigns show women who “lean in” in the boardroom and maintain flawless family lives. These cultural ideals […]

Science communication is a conversation, not a script

On 23 January 2020, reports became reality as the first COVID-19 case was detected in Australia. It was a grim foreshadowing of further disaster for a nation experiencing its most intense and catastrophic bushfire season, […]

AI reveals gender bias in family courts

When parents separate in Australia, their futures—and their children’s—often rely on the words chosen by judges in the Family Court. But those words aren’t always neutral along gender lines, say a team of UNSW researchers.This […]