Finding Pinocchio’s Nose: What Science Tells Us About Lying

For millenia, curious minds have been trying to find a universal piece of evidence that tells us someone is lying. From polygraph tests to studies examining eye contact and body language - it seems like science has come close, but decoding lies from truth remains complicated. This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine welcomes Dr. Leanne ten Brinke who runs the Truth and Trust Lab and specializes in research about lies and deception. Sam also responds to a listener request to explain why this years’ El Niño is set to cause intense weather across the planet and she breaks down a new study showing how neuroplasticity leads to an increased level of eyesight for those who are profoundly deaf.

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