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AI lie detectors lead people to make more false accusations, study finds
Participants with lie-detecting AI were more likely to trust it, more readily agreeing when it falsely labeled something a lie.
In the world of music, love songs get lost in translation
While people across cultures can discern the behavioral context of various vocal songs, they struggle to identify love songs.
How empathy and social status affect threat learning
The brain activities of two people who learn fear from each other are known to be in sync, but what role does social status play?
Understanding collective decision making in ants
When deciding whether or not to build bridges out of their chained bodies, weaver ants take prior collective investment into account.
Unraveling how social context influences our neurochemical response to touch
The interplay between the hormones oxytocin and cortisol in regulating emotion and behavior depends on context and familiarity, new study finds.
Relief for treatment-resistant depression
The antipsychotic medication aripiprazole has been shown to help adults over 60 with treatment-resistant depression.
Our concept of time changes as we grow
New research suggests that pre-kindergarteners perceive time differently from adults and school-age children.
Sharing misinformation is habitual, not just lazy or biased
The spread of misinformation on social media is often blamed on users, but new findings challenge the misconception that political prejudice and a lack of critical thinking are solely responsible.
Understanding fear extinction to help treat PTSD
Researchers narrow in on a brain receptor that could help eliminate learnt fears and treat ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
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