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Perception of fraud as a victimless offense can weaken police investigations, study shows

The perception among some police officers that fraud is a victimless offense can weaken investigations and the support given to those affected, a new study shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Preserving the Amazon: A digital lifeline for the Biblioteca Amazónica

Three years ago, a fire broke out at the Biblioteca Amazónica in Iquitos, Peru, imperiling one of the world’s most important collections of primary sources on Amazonian history, culture, and politics.This article is brought to […]

Adoption of open research practices exceeding expectations

A new analysis of open research practices suggests that researchers are increasingly motivated to share their data by factors beyond policy mandates, such as enhanced visibility, impact, and collaboration. The investigation by Taylor & Francis […]

Two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience

Approximately 10% of adult women and 5% of adult men report being a victim of spiking, and almost half of spiking victims feel systematically let down, according to a new report from the partnership between […]

The history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States

The burying ground looks like an abandoned lot.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Survey: Californians don’t know cannabis driving laws

A new study from University of California San Diego has found that while a third of Californians use cannabis regularly, there are significant gaps in knowledge around cannabis use and driving. The researchers found that […]

EU ambiguity on Western Sahara frozen conflict is a ‘glaring source’ of vulnerability for Sahrawis, study shows

The European Union’s legal ambiguity on the Western Sahara frozen conflict is an increasingly glaring source of vulnerability for Sahrawis, a new study shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Q&A: Expert discusses if unintentional bias is changeable

In a new paper, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign psychology professor Benedek Kurdi proposes a fresh approach to confronting implicit, or unintentional, bias in diverse organizations. He spoke with News Bureau life sciences editor Diana Yates […]

How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang

Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return when thrown, they are an example of the remarkable engineering skills of Australia’s First Peoples.This article is […]

Researchers develop new approach to exploring the intersection of religion and medicine

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a novel research model to enhance investigations conducted at the intersection of religion and medicine.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.