Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat, Poultry Recalled

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.BrucePac of Woodburn, Oregon, recalled the roughly 5,000 tons of ready-to-eat… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 10, 2024

To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation — with oversight

Researcherers say a pair of experiments with children ages 4 to 7 shows that, given children’s natural skepticism and early exposure to the internet’s boundless misinformation, it is crucial for adults to teach them practical fact-checking skills. Instead of attempting to completely sanitize their online environment researchers argue adults should focus on equipping children with […]

Published on October 10, 2024

Understanding how smiling influences relationship building during real-life conversations

Smiling during conversations often elevates the experience of knowing someone, but this understanding has been subjective. A new study investigated the reciprocal relationship between people who indulge in smiling during face-to-face conversations. The researchers found that speakers smile more when listeners smile more, particularly in paired individuals of the same biological sex. These findings provide […]

Published on October 10, 2024