Children’s self-estimates of IQ become more accurate with age—but only to a point
Researchers found that children under 10 often misjudge their own mental abilities. By middle childhood, their self-assessments grow more accurate—though...
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Women feel unsafe when objectified—but may still self-sexualize if the man is attractive or wealthy
New research from China suggests that women feel unsafe when confronted with a sexually objectifying gaze—but still choose to self-sexualize...
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TikTok is flooded with misleading content about contraception, according to a new study. Most viral videos are not made by...
Researchers fed 7.9 million speeches into AI—and what they found upends our understanding of language
A massive linguistic study challenges the belief that language change is driven by young people alone. Researchers found that older...
Americans broadly agree on what’s “woke,” but partisan cues still shape perceptions
Do Americans agree on what “woke” means? A new study suggests yes—up to a point. The term tends to signal...
Scientists rewired people’s romantic “type” using a made-up trait—here’s what happened next
New research indicates that the traits we value in an ideal partner may influence not only who we’re drawn to,...
Dopamine-boosting drug enhances self-control and reduces drinking in people with alcohol use disorder
A new study suggests the dopamine-boosting drug tolcapone may enhance self-control and reduce alcohol intake in people with alcohol use...
Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to blunted brain response and psychotic-like symptoms in youth
A new study suggests that children exposed to cannabis in utero show reduced brain activation during reward anticipation—especially in the...
Scientist who linked autism to chemical and pharmaceutical exposures saw her entire division shut down by RFK Jr.
Shortly before publishing a study linking chemical exposure to autism severity in children, a coauthor’s entire research division was eliminated...
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms may be more common and more severe than some studies suggest
A new study challenges previous claims that antidepressant withdrawal is rare or mild. Researchers found that more than half of...
Birth control pills reduce the brain’s functional individuality
A new brain imaging study suggests that oral contraceptive pills alter the brain’s functional connectivity, making users’ brain networks more...
Study uncovers shared and distinct brain network signatures of narcissistic and antisocial traits
New research highlights shared and distinct brain connectivity patterns linked to narcissistic and antisocial traits. Using resting-state fMRI and graph...
Chronic exposure to microplastics impairs blood-brain barrier and damages neurons
A new study in Molecular Neurobiology suggests that ingesting microplastics may impair the blood–brain barrier, increase oxidative stress, and damage...
Too attractive to relate? Study suggests extreme beauty may backfire for fitness influencers
A new study challenges the idea that more beauty equals more influence. Researchers found that highly attractive fitness influencers often...
First-time fathers show distinct brain responses to their own babies
New research sheds light on how fatherhood affects the brain. First-time dads showed stronger neural responses to their own babies—especially...
