Trusting science doesn't necessarily mean rejecting the supernatural. A new study finds that Americans who believe in God but prioritize science and reason over religious teachings are more likely to believe in ghosts, curses and other forms of magic. https://theconversation.com/americans-who-go-to-church-and-trust-science-are-also-more-likely-to-believe-in-ghosts-and-curses-new-research-shows-291833
The “Jane Doe” who filed a lawsuit against Cornell for sexual assault has been criticized for her changing story. Why do some sexual assault survivors do that? A psychologist explains how the brain responds to trauma, sometimes making it difficult for survivors to fully process what they've experienced. https://theconversation.com/sexual-assault-survivors-stories-may-shift-over-time-a-psychologist-explains-why-it-doesnt-mean-theyre-lying-293766
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