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Gun Traffickers Exploit Differences in State Laws, Economist Says
October 24, 2011 — A new study by economist Brian Knight explores the state-to-state flow of illegal firearms in America and examines the role of state gun regulations. He presents evidence of spillover effects ... > full story -
U.S. Government Releases Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Strategy for Nanotechnology
October 20, 2011 — The U.S. government has just released a national strategy for ensuring that environmental, health, and safety research needs are fully identified and addressed in the fast-growing field of ... > full story -
Psychopathic Killers: Computerized Text Analysis Uncovers the Word Patterns of a Predator
October 14, 2011 — As words can be the soul's window, scientists are learning to peer through it: Computerized text analysis shows that psychopathic killers make identifiable word choices -- beyond conscious control -- ... > full story -
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How to Punish Corporate Wrongdoers to Deter Bad Behavior
October 14, 2011 — If courts were able to award appropriate punitive damages that punish wrongdoers at a level tied to a company's financial worth, then businesses big and small would be at risk of being put out of ... > full story -
Social Media Study Reveals Unreported Truths on the Nature of Street Protests, Experts Say
October 14, 2011 — A new study into the use of social media in street protests and riots has revealed how it is effective for both protesters and ... > full story -
Tests to Catch the Makers of Dangerous 'Legal High' Designer Drugs
October 13, 2011 — Urgently needed tests which could help identify the manufacturers of designer 'legal high' drugs are now being ... > full story -
'Cute' Chimps in Ads May Harm the Species' Survival
October 12, 2011 — Television ads featuring cute chimpanzees wearing human clothes are likely to distort the public's perception of the endangered animals and hinder conservation efforts, according to ... > full story -
Women in Prison: An Issue of Blaming the Individual for Social Problems
October 12, 2011 — Researchers have long claimed that physical abuse and marginalization lead to criminal activity. However, women in prison are taught to overlook socioeconomic issues and blame only themselves for ... > full story -
Computer Vision Experts Develop 'Questionable Observer Detector'
October 11, 2011 — Biometrics experts are developing a tool that can help law enforcement and military officials identify suspicious individuals at crime ... > full story -
UK Experts Question Merits of Extending Competition to Improve Hospital Care
October 10, 2011 — More research is needed before conclusions can be drawn about the effect of recent reforms on hospital quality, let alone about the merits of the coalition government's proposals to extend ... > full story
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