Judges who were public defenders jail fewer people and give shorter trial sentences
Across 740,786 federal charges from 2010 to 2019, defendants assigned to a judge who had been a public defender were up to 2.5 percentage points less likely to be incarcerated, and trial sentences were about 16 months shorter.
Was the narcissism epidemic every really a thing? New research says no, not really
Recent research shows narcissism has been declining globally from 1982 to 2023, challenging the narrative of a narcissism epidemic.
A new study finds that large dogs age differently
Larger dogs age slower but have shorter lifespans.
AI Pastor in the Pulpit Undermines Donations and Credibility, Study Finds
A new study suggests that using AI pastors to replace human clergy could erode credibility and reduce donations for religious groups that rely on them, as seen in experiments conducted in Buddhist and Taoist temples in Japan and Singapore.
World’s Largest Pumpkin Breaks Record: A Glimpse into Giant Gourd Growth
The article discusses the blend of art and science in growing giant pumpkins for global competitions, impacting local cultures and economies.
A new study finds that the later we meet someone in a sequence, the more negatively we describe them
New research finds that unconscious bias could disadvantage people who happen to be evaluated later in a sequence, whether it’s job applicants, contestants on a reality show, or Tinder dates.
Middle East Crisis: Understanding the Current Conflicts and Their Impact
Middle East tensions stem from US-Iran power struggles and the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
New study finds that support for cancel culture is driven more by in-group signaling than by a genuine desire for change
The study suggests that engaging in cancel culture is tied to political identity and is more about in-group signaling than about genuine societal progress.
New study finds 63% of incels identify as left-leaning or centrist, challenging right-wing stereotype
Contrary to popular perceptions, a new study reveals that approximately 63% of Involuntary Celibates (Incels) self-reported a left-leaning or centrist political affiliation.