The most popular psychology and neuroscience studies of 2025
Explore the top science stories of 2025. These 11 PsyPost articles changed how we understand memory, aging, and the hidden...
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Researchers uncover different hierarchies of moral concern among liberals and conservatives
A recent study indicates that political leanings are shaped by internal moral trade-offs. The findings suggest that conservatives tend to...
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Scientists published a groundbreaking study on school re-openings. Major outlets fumbled the stats.
A new study suggests in-person learning mitigated the youth mental health crisis. Contrary to reports claiming diagnoses fell, the data...
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New Harry Potter study links Gryffindor and Slytherin personalities to heightened entrepreneurship
Researchers using a massive Harry Potter-themed dataset have linked Gryffindor and Slytherin character profiles to higher startup density. The findings...
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Big data analysis links war intensity to changes in online sexual behavior
New research indicates that the Russian invasion significantly altered pornography consumption in Ukraine. The study suggests that during wartime, individuals...
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Users of generative AI struggle to accurately assess their own competence
A new study reveals that while using AI improves logical reasoning scores, it causes users to significantly overestimate their abilities,...
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Lifelong diet quality predicts cognitive ability and dementia risk in older age
New research tracking thousands of people since 1946 suggests that what you eat throughout your entire life, not just in...
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Happiness maximization appears to be a culturally specific preference
A new study reveals that the intense drive to maximize happiness is not a universal human motivation. Instead, findings from...
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Psychologists explore how mismatched desires for physical contact affect romantic partners
A new study in Personal Relationships suggests that couples with high collective comfort regarding physical affection experience better well-being. The...
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New research reveals the powerful psychological impact of song lyrics
New research published in Psychology of Music provides evidence that song lyrics significantly influence psychological states. The comprehensive meta-analysis suggests...
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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased ADHD symptoms in college students
A study of college students indicates that treating oneself with kindness may buffer the impact of adverse childhood experiences on...
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Confident gestures fail to mask the uncertainty signaled by speech disfluencies
New research suggests speech fluency is the primary factor listeners use to judge a speaker's knowledge. The study finds that...
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Mothers and fathers report diverging trends in relationship conflict during early childhood
A new longitudinal study reveals that mothers and fathers perceive relationship conflict differently as their children grow. While fathers report...
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Linking personal identity to political issues predicts a preference for extreme candidates
Evidence from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that connecting identity to political stances promotes extremity. This suggests that...
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Some men may downplay climate change risks to avoid appearing feminine
A new study finds that men who are anxious about their masculinity are less likely to care about climate change....
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