A study suggests a smartphone app could accurately detect mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, through unsupervised memory tests. This approach could significantly enhance early diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer’s, making it more accessible and frequent.
Researchers found that VR erotica raises anxiety levels in women more than 2D films, especially in first-person view. The findings shed light on VR's potential as a therapeutic tool.
Psychedelics like LSD and magic mushrooms could significantly enhance sexual well-being, offering promising alternatives to conventional treatments for sexual dysfunction, especially in those suffering from depression.
A study found that 9 and 10-year-olds drinking caffeinated soda daily are twice as likely to start drinking alcohol within a year, showing increased impulsiveness and reduced working memory.
Recent research reveals that the 'neural noise' often seen in autistic brains may enhance their cognitive performance in certain tasks.
Contrary to popular belief, most American political debates occur in person, focusing on everyday issues rather than online conflicts with strangers, revealing a significant misperception linked to feelings of national hopelessness.
A study analyzing eye movements revealed that Rubens' "The Fall of Man" painting directs viewer attention more effectively towards Eve than Titian's original, highlighting strategic elements that guide focus.
Aesthetic chills might help improve self-acceptance in individuals with depression, indicating that experiencing profound emotional moments could offer a novel, non-pharmacological way to alter negative self-beliefs and enhance emotional well-being.
Early life dietary habits can have profound and lasting impacts on cognitive functions, mediated by changes in key neurotransmitter systems, according to a new study.
Recent research found that bystanders intervene in sexual harassment cases similarly regardless of the victim's race, challenging expectations that race influences intervention speed. In one study, men were slightly quicker to intervene for Black women, but overall, race did not...
New research finds that attractive attorneys are more likely to win cases, suggesting an unconscious bias in judicial decisions. This effect persists even when controlling for experience, race, and other factors
Recent research has found that both IQ and genetic markers can predict political leanings towards liberalism and lower authoritarianism, suggesting our political views may be partly wired in our DNA.
Uncertainty about immigration amplifies nationalist attitudes among Portuguese citizens, predominantly driven by economic rather than cultural concerns. This perception of threat strengthens support for anti-immigration policies.
A recent study found correlations between helicopter parenting and decreased adjustment in college freshmen, specifically through frustrated competence and autonomy. These connections suggest a link between overparenting and challenges in educational, relational, and psychological domains during the transition to college.
A recent study revealed that advanced AI, specifically large language models like ChatGPT, can simulate the cognitive and linguistic abilities of children, including stages of language development and understanding of others' mental states.