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Science News for November 27, 2021


Disinformation trumps honesty in competition for social influence

A study published in iScience reveals that strategic disinformation can outperform honesty in winning over and retaining human clients in a competitive environment. The researchers found that misreporting evidence about facts that clients care about is an effective strategy for social influencers to gain an advantage over their rivals.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournaliScience·DateNov 27, 2021

The livelihood "quandairy" of milk producers in a disrupted market

Research from the University of Göttingen reveals that milk producers in Cameroon employ strategies such as dairy-focused training and farm diversification to maintain their livelihoods after a supply chain disruption. The study's findings highlight the importance of adequate support for smallholder producers.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalWorld Development·TypeSurvey·DateNov 27, 2021