New study reveals a striking gap between sexual pleasure and overall satisfaction in the U.S.
A recent survey of sexual health in the United States shows a mix of encouraging progress and persistent inequities. The...
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Fascinating new research suggests artificial neurodivergence could help solve the AI alignment problem
A new study suggests the key to safe AI isn't perfect obedience, but cognitive diversity. Researchers propose that creating "neurodivergent"...
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Mental health risks of cannabis addiction depend heavily on age
Adolescents with a cannabis addiction are more likely to develop schizophrenia and depression than peers addicted to other substances. A...
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High trust in AI leaves individuals vulnerable to “cognitive surrender,” study finds
People are increasingly outsourcing their thinking to artificial intelligence, bypassing critical reflection entirely. New research reveals that this "cognitive surrender"...
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Science debunks the fashion myth that vertical stripes are always slimming
Do vertical stripes actually make a person look thinner? A new study published in i-Perception provides evidence that horizontal pencil...
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Gold digging is strongly linked to psychopathy and dark personality traits, study finds
Gold digging is often viewed as a female stereotype, but new research suggests it is a broader human mating strategy....
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The “femme fatale” might be a universal myth driven by the fear of romantic deception
A recent study suggests that stories about dangerous, attractive women are almost universal across cultures. These cautionary tales provide evidence...
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Shared music listening synchronizes brain activity
Listening to music with a friend syncs up your emotional and brain responses. According to a recent Cortex study, sharing...
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Tabletop games like D&D act as “drama therapy in the wild” to boost players’ self-concepts
Immersing yourself in a tabletop role-playing game could boost your real-world self-esteem. According to a new Transcultural Psychiatry study, building...
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Large study finds no meaningful link between meat consumption and depression
A new study of nearly 80,000 people reveals that the link between eating meat and depression is exceptionally weak. The...
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What computer simulations reveal about the evolutionary purpose of gaming
New research in Evolution and Human Behavior suggests the social benefits of gaming depend on the context. While games might...
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A simple “blank screen” test revealed a key fact about the psychology of neuroticism
When left with nothing to do, highly neurotic individuals tend to focus on their problems and uncertainties. Recent research suggests...
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New study links fashion satisfaction to mental well-being and social confidence in middle-aged women
The fashion industry often ignores middle-aged consumers, and this exclusion has real psychological consequences. Recent research indicates that a lack...
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A reduced sense of belonging links childhood emotional abuse to unhappier romantic relationships
New research finds that individuals who experienced psychological abuse in childhood tend to report lower relationship satisfaction as adults. This...
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Scientists reveal the biological pathways linking childhood trauma to chronic gut pain
Experiencing stress during early childhood physically alters the nerves in the digestive system. Recent studies reveal how this biological remodeling...
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