https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from Bowling Green State University Research from a Bowling Green State University faculty member recently found that one of the best strategies in the context of the criminal justice system is an old-fashioned virtue: telling the truth. Thomas Mowen, Ph.D., an associate professor of sociology and research affiliate of the Center for Family and Demographic Research at BGSU, published a study in the journal Deviant Behavior that examined whether lying behaviors—purposely being deceitful in an attempt to gain an advantage—actually worked in the criminal justice system. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-truth-criminal-justice-outcomes.html Social Sciences Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:50:01 EDT news692956021 With so-called quiet quitters comprising at least 50% of the U.S. workforce in 2023, according to Gallup, quiet quitting—intentionally performing the minimum job requirements—continues to change the work landscape. https://phys.org/news/2025-11-quiet-broken-contribute-workplace-trend.html Economics & Business Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:52:03 EST news682861922 Recent research by Bowling Green State University scientists has sent shockwaves through the bird-watching world after discovering atypical behavior in hummingbirds. https://phys.org/news/2025-03-hummingbirds-andes-mountains-colonies-defying.html Plants & Animals Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:20:36 EDT news661004433 New research from Bowling Green State University finds that generative artificial intelligence—or AI—can blur the lines when it comes to identifying the source of images, but discovered humans still maintain a subsurface preference for genuine human art. https://techxplore.com/news/2023-12-people-struggle-ai-human-art.html Consumer & Gadgets Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:47:03 EST news622140421 New research by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University finds homeownership has declined nationally in recent years, with adults who have never been married constitute the lowest percentage of homeowners. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-never-married-adults-constitute-lowest-percentage.html Economics & Business Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:08:44 EDT news610798120 Researchers in the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University have developed a coating system that shows promise in preserving historical monuments—and possibly much more. https://phys.org/news/2022-11-coating-multiple-surfaces-monuments-erosion.html Polymers Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:00:04 EST news589046401 New research out of Bowling Green State University is exploring the reasons for—and possible solutions to—widespread shortages among world language educators. https://phys.org/news/2022-10-exploring-forand-solutions-tothe-widespread.html Education Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:27:03 EDT news585930421 The humble fruit fly has proved to be a fruitful research subject for Bowling Green State University neuroscientist Dr. Robert Huber and colleagues from Scripps Research Institute in Florida and elsewhere. The collaborators' research into their behavior has helped expand our understanding of some important neurobiological connections between eating and sleep—including the infamous "food coma" felt after a big meal. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-01-neuroscientist-probes-fruit-flies-sleepeatingactivity.html Neuroscience Tue, 10 Jan 2017 07:04:43 EST news403254275 From movies to television, obesity is still considered "fair game" for jokes and ridicule. A new study from researchers at Bowling Green State University took a closer look at weight-related humor to see if anti-fat attitudes played into a person's appreciation or distaste for fat humor in the media. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-07-fat-belief-obese-stereotypes-linked.html Overweight & Obesity Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:16:57 EDT news325948586 They keep tanning, even after turning a deep brown and experiencing some of the negative consequences. Skin cancer is among the most common, preventable types of the disease, yet many continue to tan to excess. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-02-addicted-tanning-ocd-body-dysmorphia.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:00:01 EST news312029248 Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-08-benefit-interval-women.html Health Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:37:00 EDT news296822212 Want to go to graduate school? Your weight could determine whether or not you receive an offer of admission. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-weight-factor-school-admissions.html Health Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:20:04 EDT news293732353 Fewer women are getting married and they're waiting longer to tie the knot when they do decide to walk down the aisle. That's according to a new Family Profile from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University. https://phys.org/news/2013-07-marriage-lowest-century.html Social Sciences Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:10:02 EDT news293377388