Dr. Xiong Zhang

Dr. Xiong Zhang

Dr. Xiong Zhang Field of Expertise: Seismology, Earthquake Early Warning Systems Xiong Zhang is a researcher specializing in seismology with a focus on developing advanced earthquake early warning systems. His work integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to enhance the speed and accuracy of earthquake detection and warning mechanisms. Current Research or Discovery Zhang … Read more

Chien-An Chen

Chien-An Chen Field of Expertise: Criminal psychology and behavioral studies.​ Current Research or Discovery Co-authored the study titled “Relationship Between Criminal Intention and Criminal Behavior,” published in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology in March 2023. This research employs the theory of planned behavior to explore how attitudes toward crime, subjective norms, and perceived … Read more

Jiun-Yih Huang

Jiun-Yih Huang

Jiun-Yih Huang Field of Expertise: Criminal psychology and behavioral studies Jiun-Yih Huang is a professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at Hsuan Chuang University in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Current Research or Discovery Co-authored the study “Relationship Between Criminal Intention and Criminal Behavior,” published in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology in March 2023. This … Read more

Dr. David Tadres

Dr. David Tadres

Dr. David Tadres Field of Expertise: Neurobiology, Electrosensation Dr. Tadres specializes in neuroscience, with a focus on sensorimotor behaviors and neural circuit function. His research often employs optogenetics and virtual reality systems to study neural activity and behavior in model organisms. Dr. Tadres earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012 and his Master … Read more

Dr. Amori Mikami

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Dr. Amori Mikami Field of Expertise: Developmental Psychology, Media Studies Dr. Amori Mikami is a psychology professor at UBC, focusing on child development and digital media on mental health. Current Research or Discovery The Alarming Truth About Social Media and Your Teen’s Mental Health: What Parents Need to Do Right Now – New Research Finds … Read more

Dr. Sina Remmers

Dr. Sina Remmers Field of Expertise: Zoology, Animal Physiology Dr. Sina Remmers is a zoologist at the University of Hamburg who studies how animals adapt physiologically to extreme environments. Current Research or Discovery How Bats Beat the Heat Without Getting Cold What a Bat Can Teach You About Saving Energy This Summer Affiliation Contact Email: … Read more

The Power of Social Influence on Crime: How Your Peers Can Shape Criminal Behavior

How Social Influence Drives Crime: The Subtle Power of Peer Approval

Introduction: The Problem Think about this: It’s a Friday night, and you’re hanging out with friends in a quiet park. What starts as a harmless conversation soon turns into a reckless idea – breaking into an abandoned house for fun. You hesitate. Trespassing is a crime. You know that. But your friends are excited, laughing … Read more

Fruit Fly Larvae Can Sense Electric Fields, A Whole New Sensory World Discovered!

What if fruit fly larvae are more powerful than we think? New research has just revealed that fruit fly larvae (Drosophila melanogaster) can sense electric fields and possess an extraordinary, previously undocumented sensory ability, the capacity to detect and respond to electric fields. Published in Current Biology by a team led by David Tadres and … Read more