New research on corporate psychopathy reveals their significant, destabilizing influence in the business world. Despite their charm, their self-centered actions can have dire consequences. Recognizing…
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Gun violence is a serious public health concern that affects individuals and communities across the United States. It can take many forms, including homicide, suicide,…
Subjects in an experimental group were granted a monetary bonus to punish others; however, being paid to punish made them less inclined to do so.…
A new algorithm forecasts crime by learning patterns in time and geographic locations from public data on violent and property crimes. It can predict future…
These maps illustrate shifts in smuggling operations over time to different African ports. Each solid dot represents an ivory seizure in that country. Blue lines…
Findings suggested new approach needed to aid the unemployed. More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested…
Researcher suggests lawmakers ensure measure is being implemented as intended. Although many Americans favor expanding background checks for gun purchases, gun-control measures in Congress have…
A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge and University of Utrecht examined trends in daily crime counts before and after COVID-19 restrictions…
A widely adopted police interview technique, used by both the FBI and British police, to spot if a suspect is lying, is not fit for…
A man stands on a burned-out car as fires burn behind him in the Lake Street area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 2020. Credit: Lorie…
Tear gas being used against protestors in Hong Kong. The use of tear gas is rightfully banned in warfare and should equally be banned as…
A new report from the University of Chicago Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic measured 2018 police department policies against standards like those set by…
Forensic scientists at the University of Portsmouth have discovered a new way of presenting fragile evidence, by reconstructing a ‘jigsaw’ of human bone fragments using…
Peacock tarantula spider Poecilotheria metallica Pocock 1899, from India, listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List and traded as exotic pet. Credit: Rick C.…
Study Shows Domestic Violence Reports on the Rise As COVID-19 Keeps People at Home UCLA-led analysis of calls to police in LA, Indianapolis also shows…
People are no better than chance at identifying when someone else is recounting a false or real memory of a crime, according to a new…
Password meters are frequently made available to help users secure their personal data against the threats posed by cyber criminals. However, the ‘inconsistent and misleading’…
The emergence of smart cars has opened the door to limitless possibilities for technology and innovation — but also to threats beyond the car itself.…
A system developed by Carnegie Mellon University uses video from smartphones to help pinpoint the location of shooters. Here, analysis of video from two smartphones…