This week’s episode of Lie to Me was back to its usual ways with very little science and information as to how exactly Cal Lightman and his team can spot a liar. The storyline itself was not horrible; we meet Ria Torres’ half-sister Ava and witness Foster’s more sensitive side after she is attacked by…
Read MoreLie to Me Season 2 Episode 15 “Teachers and Pupils”
In this week’s episode of Lie to Me, Dr. Cal Lightman and his team investigate the shooting of Officer Nick Hardy, who was gunned down after investigating a domestic disturbance call in an apartment building. The injury left Hardy paralyzed and unable to move any part of his body, including the muscles in his face.…
Read MoreLie to Me: Viewers Impact
Many of us watched the hit show Lie to Me on Fox every Monday evening. Thanks to the popularity of the show, people developed an interest in the topic of microexpressions and the world of nonverbal behavior. Recently researchers at Michigan State University led by professor of communication, Timothy Levine, are putting Lie to Me…
Read MoreDetecting a crime before it happens- LA Times
A recent article published May 28, 2010 in the LA Times explored new technologies that are developed by Bob Burns and Larry Willis, who both work for the Department of Homeland Security. Burns, who works in the Homeland Security Advanced Research Project Agency is developing “mal-intent”- software and technology that could potentially detect nonverbal cues…
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