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What we don’t talk about when we talk about missing people
When you think of a missing person, what do you picture?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Researchers call for greater attention to social impact and social justice in preventing crime
What do preschool and streetlights have in common?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Predicting mountain accident risks with deep learning and pre-climb data
Japan is famous for its beautiful mountain landscapes as well as for the challenges it offers to avid mountaineers. However, these mountains can get so treacherous that Japan actually records one of the highest numbers […]
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Visual cues boost positive perception of wood scents in indoor environments
How people evaluate odors does not depend entirely on the odorant itself—context influences perception. A research team from the Leibniz Research Center for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo) has worked with researchers from the […]
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How harmful content is evading detection on popular video gaming sites
New research published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology reveals how extremist groups are exploiting the popularity of video games to recruit and radicalize impressionable users.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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How ‘scrumping’ apes may have given us a taste for alcohol
If scientists are to better understand whether the genes that let us welcome the weekend with a cold beer or enjoy a glass of wine with dinner began with apes eating fermented fruit, then the […]
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Why your friends may be more susceptible to social influence than you are
When it comes to susceptibility to influence on social media, “It’s not just about who you are—it’s about where you are in a network, and who you’re connected to,” said Luca Luceri, a lead scientist […]
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Study reveals importance of culture in intimate partner violence recovery
A new study from the University of California, Riverside, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison looking into the mental health and well-being of Latina college students who have experienced intimate partner violence, or IPV, emphasizes the […]
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Why smart people fall for false information and what to do about it
America has a misinformation problem. It’s in our news feeds, on our social media timelines, and at our kitchen tables. It’s driving wedges between friends and family—and sharp political divides.This article is brought to you […]
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Cross-country study gathers new insight about the psychology of social class
Understanding the effects of social class on people’s attitudes, thoughts, feelings and behaviors could have valuable implications, as it could help to tailor social and behavioral interventions around the unique psychological characteristics of target populations. […]