People's moral values change with the seasons
A new psychology study has revealed regular seasonal shifts in people's moral values. The research analyzed survey responses from more than 230,000 people in the U.S. over 10 years and revealed that...
View ArticleStudy explains why laws are written in an incomprehensible style
A new study on 'legalese' suggests this convoluted language acts to convey a sense of authority in legal documents. The researchers also found that even non-lawyers use legalese when asked to write laws.
View ArticleHow to catch a criminal using their 'skin shedder' profile
A pioneering new DNA forensics technique is looking for a reliable method to measure a suspect's individual level of natural shedding of skin and other cells to add to, and compare with, evidence...
View ArticleGeographic differences in U.S. homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s
A new study finds that, counter to expectations, geographic disparities in rates of homicides in the US have decreased in recent decades.
View ArticleNew method for fingerprint analysis holds great promise
Overlapping and weak fingerprints pose challenges in criminal cases. A new study offers a solution and brings hope for using chemical residues in fingerprints for personal profiling.
View ArticleChronic pain patients are more supportive of cannabis access than doctors
A study reveals a gap between patient and physician attitudes on medical marijuana policies.
View ArticleTransition to low-carbon futures: New research uncovers rise in legal...
As the global push towards low-carbon societies accelerates, a new study reveals that justice concerns are increasingly surfacing in legal disputes over climate policies and projects. This phenomenon,...
View ArticleEnvironmental law reform needed to protect endangered marine species
Researchers are calling for reforms to Australia's environmental laws, as threatened fish species continue to be legally exported.
View ArticleSmaller, more specific academic journals have more sway over policy
Journals focused on ferns, clams, or coral reefs had proportionally more of their articles cited by the federal government when protecting species than more prominent, higher-impact journals. The...
View ArticleThe transformative power of movies
Docudrama can lead people to be more empathetic toward people who are stigmatized in society, a new study finds.
View ArticleNearly 6 percent of pregnant women report marijuana use, U.S. study finds
A new study, using responses from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, has found that about 6 percent of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not...
View ArticleGPS system for microorganisms could revolutionize police work
A research team developed an AI tool that traces back the most recent places you have been to. The tool acts like a satellite navigation system, but instead of guiding you to your hotel, it identifies...
View ArticleUganda: Major survey brings new light to carnivore conservation
Lion numbers in the country are at a critical low while hyenas are faring well across four major protected areas in Uganda, according to new survey findings.
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