Fascinating new research turns the “trophy wife” trope on its head
Contrary to stereotypes, men may actively trade physical attractiveness for status within marriage. Research in Economics & Human Biology indicates...
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Scientists pinpoint cellular mechanism behind psilocin’s effects on brain activity
A new study details how the psychedelic psilocin excites specific neurons in the prefrontal cortex. This finding helps explain how...
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Analysis of 45 serial killers sheds new light on the dark psychology of sexually motivated murderers
New research provides evidence that serial killers often harbor intense feelings of vulnerable enmity. The study suggests these offenders are...
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Singlehood isn’t a static state but an evolving personal journey, new findings suggest
A new study finds satisfaction with singlehood isn't static. For long-term singles, it shifts over time, depending on age, birth...
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AI conversations can reduce belief in conspiracies, whether or not the AI is recognized as AI
A new study in PNAS Nexus finds that short conversations with AI can reduce belief in conspiracy theories and other...
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Active short video use linked to altered attention and brain connectivity
A new study shows that people who frequently engage with short video platforms through actions like commenting and liking tend...
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Scientists reveal intriguing new insights into how the brain processes and predicts sounds
A new study in Advanced Science reveals the brain uses two parallel networks to recognize familiar sounds. One network processes...
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Psychological safety mediates link between AI adoption and worker depression
As organizations embrace AI, a new study warns of its psychological costs. Published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the...
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Why people think kindness is in your DNA but selfishness isn’t
A new study in Public Understanding of Science finds that people tend to see good behavior as more genetically caused...
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Childhood adversity associated with heightened risk of early death
Early-life abuse or neglect could increase the risk of premature death. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adults...
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Scientists discover a pet’s fascinating “afterglow effect” on romantic couples
A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that pets may enhance human interactions. People smiled...
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Specific parental traits are linked to distinct cognitive skills in gifted children
The cognitive profiles of gifted children are associated with a mix of parental factors. New research shows how parental intelligence,...
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Why are some people less outraged by corporate misdeeds?
New research links anti-egalitarian beliefs to leniency toward corporate wrongdoing. Published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, the study suggests...
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How you view time may influence depression by shaping your sleep rhythm
Your attitude toward the past and future may shape your daily rhythms. A new study suggests this connection influences depressive...
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ADHD is linked to early and stable differences in brain’s limbic system
A new brain imaging study finds that children with ADHD show disrupted development in white matter connecting emotional and cognitive...
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