Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about their home, neighborhood and city.

Kelly Gregg, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, University at Buffalo • conversation
April 8, 2024 ~9 min

Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue – but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it

Food fraud costs billions globally. But blockchain and machine learning offer hope for a more transparent and safer food system.

Milind Tiwari, Lecturer in Fraud and Financial Crime Studies, Charles Sturt University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~7 min


How DNA evidence could help solve more cold cases

The author of a new book looked at over 100 cold cases recently resolved by DNA evidence. He argues there's more that could be done.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
March 19, 2024 ~7 min

We’re working out how to solve crimes in space – the final frontier of forensic science

If we need to use forensic techniques in space, we’ll need to understand how things behave differently in microgravity.

Zack Kowalske, PhD Researcher, Staffordshire University • conversation
March 7, 2024 ~7 min

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children

Talking about violence with teens and tweens is very different from the conversation you’ll have with younger children.

Robin Gurwitch, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2024 ~9 min

How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period

Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.

Rachael Medhurst, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales • conversation
Dec. 8, 2023 ~7 min

How conspiracy theories can affect the communities they attack – new research

Study on antisemitic conspiracy theories shows they can make groups turn inwards for support and more fearful of others.

Jenny Paterson, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle • conversation
Dec. 4, 2023 ~7 min

Overdose prevention centers don’t lead to more crime

Overdose prevention centers are not associated with significant changes in crime, a new analysis finds.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Nov. 14, 2023 ~6 min


How morbid curiosity can lead people to conspiracy theories

The answers lie in early human evolution.

Coltan Scrivner, Behavioral Scientist, Arizona State University • conversation
Oct. 11, 2023 ~7 min

What are 'mule addresses'? Criminologists explain how vacant properties serve as depots for illegal online purchases

Buyers and sellers alike use this system to not get caught.

Saba Aslanzadeh, PhD Student in in Computer Science, Georgia State University • conversation
Sept. 19, 2023 ~7 min

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