Accuracy of eye witness identifications distorted by colour
New research has found that slight variations in the background colours of green screens used for police identity parades can increase the likelihood of false IDs of innocent suspects.
The research is led by Dr Catriona Havard, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the OU.
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Research image of the month - flood resilience, community voices, and a panoramic perspective
This month’s research image of the month (June 2025) encapsulates Claude Nsobya’s research on how communities are leading the way in managing flood risk through local knowledge and natural solutions.
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