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Asian American shootings: This is 'not an exception' and other issues need to be discussed, says professor

Days after two California massacres involving the Asian American community, many are seeking to understand what drove two men to commit these crimes. Primary among questions are the role of culture and society, and whether […]

Deepfakes: Faces created by AI now look more real than genuine photos

Even if you think you are good at analyzing faces, research shows many people cannot reliably distinguish between photos of real faces and images that have been computer-generated. This is particularly problematic now that computer […]

Canceling plans with a friend? Research says don't lie

You’ve made plans to meet up with a good friend in a few hours, but now all you want to do is go home, change into sweats and binge watch “Game of Thrones.” What do […]

New study suggests that when forecasting trends, reading a bar chart versus a line graph biases our judgement

A new study suggests that the format in which graphs are presented may be biasing people into being too optimistic or pessimistic about the trends the graphs display.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Death and dying: How different cultures deal with grief and mourning

Grief is a universal emotion. It’s something we all feel, no matter where we come from or what we’ve been through. Grief comes for us all and as humans who form close relationships with other […]

Typical mass shooters are in their 20s and 30s: Suspects in California's latest killings are far from that average

The two men who shot dead 18 people in separate incidents just days apart in California are the latest perpetrators in America’s long history of mass gun violence. But something about these public shootings, and […]

Why loneliness is both an individual thing and a shared result of the cities we create

If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone. Loneliness is an increasingly common experience, and it can have severe consequences. People who feel lonely are at higher risk of serious health issues, including heart disease, immune […]

New poem by famed early American poet Phillis Wheatley discovered

A University at Albany professor has discovered the earliest known full-length elegy by famed poet Phillis Wheatley (Peters), widely regarded as the first Black person, enslaved person and one of the first women in America […]

Why the tween years are a 'golden opportunity' to set up the way you parent teenagers

The teenage years can be among the trickiest times for a parent. You have been used to being your child’s voice of reason. Then, all of a sudden, your authority is challenged by their peers, […]

Consensus decision-making is surprisingly effective in both communities and workplaces, says researcher

If you’re in a leadership position—at work or in the community—you make decisions and oversee decision-making processes. Often it’s best to consult the people you are leading to reach a group decision.This article is brought […]