Lying

Few people think MPs never lie, so why are they seldom punished? We investigate Parliament’s rules on mistakes, fibs, and perfidious calumny. Audio

A recent study in Scientific American suggested that people tend to lie when they're in groups, especially when profit is concerned. Professor of Psychology Marc Wilson is with us to discuss whether… Audio

When people pause before answering a question, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than if they had replied immediately, according to a new study. Lead study author Dr. Ignazio… Audio

When telling a lie, it is not uncommon for men to imitate the body language of other men they are lying to without realising they are doing it. Sophie van der Zee from Erasmus University Rotterdam is… Audio

Dr Paulina Sliwa is a Philosopher at the University of Cambridge and has figured out the formula for coming up with a great excuse. She discusses her study, The Power of Excuses, and what separates… Audio

A man who says he was groped by a prominent New Zealand businessman is accused of making it all up over a failed business deal. Audio

Most people lie. But we teach our children that lying isn't good, so when you start catching them in lies, should you be worried? Penny Van Bergen looks at the why kids lie and whether it's normal. Audio

A new study has shown just what happens in the brain when we tell fibs, and shows that if we benefit from those untruths, we become more dishonest over time. The study's author is Neil Garrett. Audio