New findings indicate that conspiracy theories targeting foreign governments can significantly shape war-related beliefs. Across five studies, people exposed to...

New research suggests that minimally invasive facial aesthetic treatments, such as fillers and neurotoxin injections, offer only a modest boost...

A recent study tested whether people can be “inoculated” against misinformation by shifting how they think. The results suggest that...

New research finds that men high in psychopathy and sexual desire, and women who are less picky with matches, report...

Swearing out loud before a task boosted grip strength and increased motivational energy in a new psychology study. The findings...

Frequent churchgoers are more likely to say tackle football is appropriate for kids, according to new research. The study highlights...

Virtual avatars may be enough to make people feel like they’re part of a group workout, according to a study...

Psilocybin and MDMA may do more than alter perception. A study in Nature suggests they also reduce fear by targeting...

A team of neuroscientists has observed that individual neurons in the human brain follow rhythmic timing patterns during memory tasks....

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris framed the 2024 presidential debate in starkly different terms, according to a new study—but their...

A non-intoxicating cannabis compound may help protect the brain from the damaging effects of chronic social stress. New research shows...

Artificial intelligence has dazzled with its test scores on medical exams, but a new study suggests this success may be...

A new study supports the idea that reduced connectivity between the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex contributes to negative symptoms in...

Researchers found that children under 10 often misjudge their own mental abilities. By middle childhood, their self-assessments grow more accurate—though...

TikTok is flooded with misleading content about contraception, according to a new study. Most viral videos are not made by...