Jurors recommend death penalty based on certain looks, but new training can correct the bias

phys.org/news/2023-12-jurors-d

> Certain facial features—like downturned lips and a heavy brow—are known to make someone appear untrustworthy to others, even though these do not indicate a person's actual character. Such facial biases influence our everyday social interactions as well as high-stakes decisions, including who we hire, or elect to political office.

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