Some Hyper-Realistic Masks More Believable Than Real Human Faces
Images of synthetic hyper-realistic masks could be mistaken for those of real faces, according to a study published in the open access journal Cognitive Research:…
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Science of Lying: Men Think They’re Better Liars, Expert Liars Prefer to Lie Face-to-Face
Men are twice as likely as women to consider themselves to be good at lying and at getting away with it, new research has found….
In a Split Second, Clothes Make the Man in the Eyes of Others
Study shows economic status cues from clothes affect perceived competence. People perceive a person’s competence partly based on subtle economic cues emanating from the person’s…
Perfect Head of Beer: Scientists Solve Long-Standing Mystery Related to Lifetime of Foams
Drinkers will soon be cheering all the way to the bar thanks to a team of scientists who have taken a big step forward in…
“Substantially Human” – Bioscientific Advancements Requires Determining Boundaries of What’s Human
Recent and rapid developments in the biosciences continually blur the lines between human beings and other living organisms, while straining the legal definitions of what…
How an Accident Led to Discovering a New Fundamental Underwater Force
A miscalculated Fluids Lab demonstration leads to a new understanding of how particles accumulate in lakes and oceans. A team of mathematicians from the University…
Fascinating Microscopic Images Comparing Hair of Different Mamals Shows How Thicker Isn’t Always Stronger
Despite being four times thicker than human hair, elephant hair is only half as strong—that’s just one finding from researchers studying the hair strength of…
Move Over Oranges, Star Fruit May Be the New ‘Star’ of Florida Agriculture
It’s not just oranges that grow in Florida. Carambola, or star fruit as most in the United States call it, is gaining popularity. One researcher…
Smaller Class Sizes Not Always Better for Academic Performance and Achievement
A new statistical analysis of data from a long-term study on the teaching of mathematics and science has found that smaller class sizes are not…
8,500-Year-Old Human Teeth Used As Jewelry Discovered at Prehistoric Archaeological Site
At a prehistoric archaeological site in Turkey, researchers have discovered two 8,500-year-old human teeth, which had been used as pendants in a necklace or bracelet….
Mystery of Easter Island’s Moai: Unearthing the Meaning of the Ancient Monoliths
Rapanui people likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, study reveals. Rapa Nui (or Easter Island, as it is commonly…
New Spray Gel Could Help Heal Frostbite
Mountaineers and winter sports enthusiasts know the dangers of frostbite — the tissue damage that can occur when extremities, such as the nose, ears, fingers,…
Many New Diseases Developed in Bagged Salads Sector – Here’s Why
Ready-to-eat salads, also known as fresh-cut or bagged salads, have steadily gained popularity since their introduction in Europe in the early 1980s. This popularity is…
State of Shock: Centuries-Old Laws From About Gas Mixtures Fail in Experiment
According to a new study led by a team from The University of New Mexico, centuries-old laws about the behavior of gas mixtures do not…
Polar Bears at Sea Have Higher Pollution Levels Than Those Staying on Land – Here’s Why
As the climate changes, myriad animal populations are being impacted. In particular, Arctic sea-ice is in decline, causing polar bears in the Barents Sea region…
New Water Mold Threatening Christmas Trees Discovered by Scientists Accidentally
Grown as Christmas trees, Fraser firs are highly prized for their rich color and pleasant scent as well as their ability to hold their needles….
Women Still Forced to Sleep Outside in ‘Menstruation Huts’ During Their Period
Criminalized practice in Nepal continues, study finds. Despite being criminalized in 2018, an estimated 77% of girls in mid-Western Nepal are still being forced to…
You Are Fake News – People Misremember Numerical Facts to Fit Their Biases
Study Finds You Create Your Own False Information Along with partisan news outlets and political blogs, there’s another surprising source of misinformation on controversial topics…