New research in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows that social media's viral content amplifies moral panics, with studies revealing how likes and shares increase outrage over societal threats, deepening divisions and fears.
A pivotal study explored how patient expectations affect psilocybin therapy outcomes, discovering no significant impact. Interestingly, suggestible individuals showed enhanced benefits, suggesting a unique interplay between mindset and psychedelic therapy effectiveness.
A study reveals sommeliers' brains show unique structural and functional changes due to their wine tasting expertise. With advanced MRI techniques, researchers found sommeliers have enhanced brain connectivity and activation in taste and language areas.
A recent study debunks the myth that feminists have less satisfying sex lives. Surveying 2,303 adults, it found feminists report equally frequent and more affectionate sex.
A new study provides evidence that mushroom extract containing psilocybin may offer superior therapeutic effects for psychiatric disorders compared to synthetic psilocybin, suggesting an "entourage effect" of additional compounds enhancing treatment outcomes.
A French study found the comforting power of teddy bears primarily comes from emotional bonds, not their physical features. Conducted during European Researchers' Night, the research highlights how personal attachment surpasses visual, olfactory, and tactile characteristics in providing comfort.
A new study introduces a tool to measure "woke" attitudes, revealing a correlation with heightened anxiety and depression. These attitudes are less prevalent than assumed, with gender and political affiliation playing significant roles.
New research findings that engaging in activities with dogs significantly increases brain activity in areas associated with relaxation, emotional stability, attention, and concentration. Furthermore, these interactions lead to reduced stress levels and enhanced positive emotional states.
Psilocybin therapy alters brain activity in patients with alcohol use disorder, according to new research, increasing activity in areas associated with emotional regulation and reducing activity in regions linked to craving.
A new study sheds light psychopathy's personal toll, showing disinhibition is linked to significant life impairments, while boldness is related to mixed outcomes. Meanness appears to mainly harm social interactions.
A recent online study has revealed that individuals who bet on sports are more inclined to engage in other forms of gambling compared to their counterparts who do not partake in sports betting. They were found to gamble more frequently...
New research highlights the impact of high-intensity resistance training on memory and brain function, showing a single session can enhance memory and alter hippocampal connectivity, crucial for memory formation.
A recent study in The Journal of Physiology reveals dopamine, known for its role in pleasure and motivation, as a key factor in enhancing cognitive performance during exercise, particularly in speeding up reaction times. This breakthrough clarifies the long-suspected link...
New research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals both conscious rehearsal and unconscious reactivation enhance memory. But unconscious cues, unlike conscious ones, enrich memory context without harming related memories.
A study shows verbal aggression towards umpires in baseball can sway their decisions, benefiting the aggressor's team. After being verbally abused, umpires call fewer strikes against the aggressor's team, subtly favoring them. This unexpected finding highlights the impact of psychological...
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