The truth about doublespeak: Is it lying or just being persuasive?
Doublespeak, or the use of euphemisms to sway opinion, lets leaders avoid the reputational costs of lying while still bringing people around to their way of thinking, a new study has found......»»
Natural coasts protect against tropical cyclones, but this protection is declining: Study
People living on the in low-lying coastal areas will be at even greater risk from cyclones in the future. Natural ecosystems offer protection, but this protection has decreased in recent years and is expected to continue to decline. This is a finding.....»»
Want to be more persuasive online? Use the present tense, study suggests
One Amazon review is written in the past tense: "I was thrilled when I put on this shirt!" Another reads, "I will definitely wear this shirt a lot." Yet another says, "I love wearing this shirt.".....»»
NASA"s Mars fleet will still conduct science while lying low
NASA will hold off sending commands to its Mars fleet for two weeks, from Nov. 11 to 25, while Earth and the Red Planet are on opposite sides of the sun. Called Mars solar conjunction, this phenomenon happens every two years. The missions pause becau.....»»
Q&A: Philosophy meets physics—professor uncovers hidden truth about Newton"s 300-year old law
Like most high schoolers in an intro to physics class, Dan Hoek heard the legendary tale of Isaac Newton and the apple......»»
AI bot capable of insider trading and lying, say researchers
The researchers behind the simulation say there is a risk of this happening for real in the future......»»
Here’s the Truth Behind the Biggest (and Dumbest) Battery Myths
Yes, charging your phone overnight is bad for its battery. And no, you don’t need to turn off your device to give the battery a break. Here’s why......»»
How one NASA lander decoded secrets lying beneath the surface of Mars
Using new instruments and clever science, the Mars Insight lander left us with incredible new insight into the belly of the red planet......»»
Vacuum suction-mounted wireless TV zip lines off faulty walls to safety
Displace TV slowly (and loudly) lowers self down to foam feet before lying flat. The Displace TV has started cascading itself down its zip line......»»
Kindness has persisted in a competitive world—cultural evolution can explain why
Recently, I was walking with some fellow parents after nursery drop-off when we came across a five-pound note lying on the pavement. We stood around it for a moment, a bit awkwardly, until someone suggested putting it on a nearby bench. Then one of t.....»»
The best Wishstones in Lies of P
Wishstones can breathe new life into your puppet in Lies of P, and that's the truth. Here are a few of the best ones to make it through this Soulslike gauntlet......»»
Study examines what drives belief
At a time when politics and science are at odds with the truth, conspiracy theories are on the rise and misinformation is rampant, Rutgers researchers say facts do matter and explain why beliefs are more rational than they might seem......»»
Stretching the truth: New research reveals negative effects of exaggerative political statements
Justifying policies through unsubstantiated or slightly invalid arguments can have a significantly negative effect on the public opinion of politicians, according to new research from City, University of London......»»
NASA Didn’t Find Aliens—but if You See Any UFOs, Holler
The agency assembled a panel of experts to figure out how to handle future sightings, in case the truth is out there......»»
The truth is out there: Celebrate 30 years of The X-Files with our 30 favorite episodes
From alien abductions to monsters of the week, this sci-fi series had something for everyone. Enlarge / FBI agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) were the heart and soul of The X-Files. (credit: 20.....»»
Study finds that Black legislators who deploy rhetorical symbolism in discussions of race are persuasive
Black legislators talk more about race and civil rights than their white colleagues—and they often rely on powerful symbolism to connect with constituents and drive home their messages, according to new research from Washington University in St. Lo.....»»
Google escapes Play Store class action after finding more persuasive expert
Court’s order is not yet finalized but could significantly reduce damages. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) A US district judge has reversed course, revoking a 2022 class-action status order fo.....»»
The 30 best period dramas to stream your way through history
Period dramas are a perfect example of the phrase "truth is stranger than fiction." Humans have been weird for as long as they've been around, and historical TV shows do their part in shining a light on so much of that weirdness — or at least a.....»»
AirTag again exposes lies told by airlines about lost luggage
A Canadian man recounts how only an AirTag got him his luggage back after United Airlines lost it and persisted in lying about where it was.Sometimes AirTags have given us funny stories about lost luggage going on a better holiday than its owners. So.....»»
Climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific, says report
Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific. Sea level rise threatens the future of low-lying islands while increasing ocean heat and acidification harms vital and vulnerable mar.....»»
Saturn says only students can see user data, but the new iPhone app for teens is lying
What if I told you there was a new app that let anyone easily look up names and social media accounts for local teenagers? Creepy much? That’s exactly what a new app called Saturn does. It’s also currently one of the top 15 iPhone apps on the App.....»»