From bird poo frogs to alligator snapping turtles – here are nature's masters of deception

The natural world is awash with liars – here are nature’s best.

Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
May 18, 2023 • ~7 min

Adults judge children who tell blunt polite truths more harshly than they do liars

Kids need to learn when little lies are the right choice. But research suggests parents may not be clear in the messages they send about how they value the truth.

Laure Brimbal, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Texas State University • conversation
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~4 min

'I won the election' – how powerful people use lousy lies to twist reality

Lying can be more than just telling a few fibs. It can also be used to communicate social status and make a person appear loyal to a particular group.

Mikael Klintman, Professor of Sociology, Lund University • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min

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