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The conspiracy theorist “worldview” and the language of their argument
A study has analysed the difference between mainstream and conspiracy articles. It found that conspiracies rely on other conspiracies as “evidence”, jumping around different topics, less coherently than mainstream texts, but relying on a web of interconnected ideas to connect the dots.
Communication Makes Hunting Easier for Chimpanzees
An international team of scientists including a psychologist from the University of Warwick has identified a ‘hunting bark’ that chimpanzee’s use to call members of their group to co-ordinate a hunt.
Financial and sleeping difficulties are key mental health risk indicators in university students
A new study of student wellbeing during the pandemic by the University of Warwick has identified worsened financial situation and sleep difficulties as key indicators of individuals at higher risk of developing mental health issues.
University of Helsinki awards Prof Dieter Wolke its highest honour
Professor Dieter Wolke from the University of Warwick’s Department of Psychology will be bestowed with the rare accolade of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Helsinki today.
Ape ‘vocabularies’ shaped by social mingling — like in humans
Social mingling shapes and transforms the ‘vocabularies’ of apes, just like in humans, according to new research led by the University of Warwick.