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·February 13, 2020·4 min read

Brain imaging study reveals new clues about PTSD in victims of terrorist attacks

Neuroimaging study finds the resurgence of intrusive images and thoughts could be linked to a dysfunction in brain networks implicated in controlling memory.

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·August 11, 2019·5 min read

Social exclusion fuels extremism in young men

Sacred values and social isolation contribute to extremism in young men.

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·August 4, 2019·3 min read

Understanding ’radicalizing environments’ key to tackling extremism

Vulnerability to extremism isn't just a matter of being psychologically susceptible to moral influence. It is also a matter of being susceptible to sustained exposure to settings that enable extremist socialization. A new study sets five categories of determinants which generate, or suppress, the risk of individuals acquiring extremist beliefs and engaging in extremist behaviors. The study proposes a framework for tackling lone-actor terrorist risks and the emergence of radicalizing environments.

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·June 13, 2019·15 min read

The neuroscience of terrorism: How researchers convinced a group of radicals to let them scan their brain

A new neuroimaging study provides an insight into the neurobiology of those willing to commit terrorist acts. Researchers consider the psychological and social factors which also contribute to radicalization, and discuss how inclusive societies could help in the fight against political violence.

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·April 27, 2018·4 min read

AI Can Help in Crime Prevention, But We Still Need a Human in Charge

A new article looks at the developing role artificial intelligence is playing in crime prevention and questions whether we need human intervention for checks and balances.

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·June 11, 2017·2 min read

Study Links Certain Characteristics With ISIS Anxiety

Researchers report being female, having lower socio-economic status and having higher levels of PTSD symptoms are most associated to anxiety over potential terror attacks.