People use dating apps for more than just love or hookups, study finds
While dating apps are often associated with hookups or relationships, a new study suggests people use them for many reasons,...
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Living simply is positively associated with psychological flourishing and life satisfaction
Living simply may support psychological wellbeing, according to new research. The study finds that people who engage in voluntary simplicity...
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Antisemitism—but not criticism of Israel—associated with support for political violence
Research in Studies in Conflict & Terrorism finds that while anti-Israel sentiment may motivate legal protest, it is antisemitism that...
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Many autistic women are thriving—but mental health concerns remain widespread
A large-scale study of autistic women and nonbinary adults suggests that receiving a diagnosis in adulthood is associated with greater...
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Chemogenetic breakthrough reverses cognitive decline by powering up brain mitochondria
Scientists have developed a chemogenetic tool that boosts mitochondrial activity in the brain, reversing memory loss in mouse models of...
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New study links rising gun violence in movies to increase in youth firearm homicides
Researchers examining two decades of American television and film found that depictions of firearms in movies strongly paralleled rising homicide...
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Scientists discover a key mechanism for dopamine to regulate brain activity and movement
A new study sheds light on how dopamine promotes movement by altering the electrical activity of neurons in the brain’s...
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Managers who use AI to write emails seen as less sincere, caring, and confident
Professionals often view AI-assisted emails as efficient and polished, but new research finds that supervisors who overuse AI in workplace...
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Even light alcohol drinking raises dementia risk, according to largest genetic study to date
Findings from the largest study of its kind suggest that alcohol consumption—regardless of amount—may increase the risk of dementia. Genetic...
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Trump links Tylenol and autism. What does current research actually say?
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies and found that children whose mothers used acetaminophen during pregnancy were more likely to be...
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Gamers show no major psychological disadvantages compared to non-gamers
Do gamers really differ from non-gamers in their psychological makeup? A new study suggests they don’t. Researchers found few meaningful...
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Neuroscience study shows how praise, criticism, and facial attractiveness interact to influence likability
A new study suggests that attractive people are generally liked more—but not when they’re critical of others. Researchers found that...
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Personality traits predict students’ use of generative AI in higher education, study finds
A new study examines how personality traits predict the use of generative AI in academic settings. The findings indicate that...
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Study finds caffeine increases task persistence under pressure
How does caffeine influence human behavior when tasks seem impossible? A new study suggests it may help people persist during...
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PTSD symptoms linked to the tendency to absorb others’ stress reactions
Can witnessing another person’s stress silently stir your own trauma? A new study suggests that people who “resonate” more strongly...
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