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06/11/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Study: Air pollution may be causing more people to commit petty crimes

Air pollution is known for negatively impacting the lives of many. It causes several health problems such as increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and respiratory issues. More than that, it’s really bad for the environment. But recently, another adverse effect of air pollution was added to the list. In a study published […]

09/17/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Sleep quality affects eyewitness memory of a crime, according to scientists

A study by Michigan State University (MSU) scientists found that sleep may affect an eyewitness’s memory of a crime, as reported by the Science Daily. The research found that eyewitnesses to a crime who sleep before being given a police lineup are much less likely to pick an innocent person out of a lineup, at […]

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