By tricking the brain into seeing a left hand operating on the right side of the body in virtual reality,...

A new analysis of clinical trials reveals that different antidepressants have vastly different impacts on bodily functions, driving major shifts...

A massive review of psychological research reveals that feeling a sense of purpose is strongly linked to lower levels of...

While societal beauty standards often cause women to feel dissatisfied with their breast size, new research suggests these aesthetic anxieties...

New research shows that artificial neural networks can spontaneously develop a sense of facial beauty without any prior training. This...

Researchers have found a link between chemical modifications on a dopamine-related gene and creative thinking abilities in adolescent males. The...

When voters clash over public policy, their mutual dislike is driven by how recognizable and organized their beliefs are. A...

New research explores how our personalities influence the way we cope with nightmares. The study reveals that extroverts prefer to...

Artificial intelligence companions can improve a user’s mental health by simulating empathy. But new research reveals a hidden trade-off: as...

A massive review of psychological research confirms that emotional intelligence is reliably linked to human flourishing. People with higher emotional...

Singles and people unhappy in their romantic relationships are more likely to develop strong emotional and physical attractions to fictional...

A recent study finds that childhood emotional abuse and neglect are strongly linked to adult anxiety. This relationship is largely...

Young adults who frequently watch physically violent online pornography report lower empathy, more acceptance of violence against women, and increased...

Damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex hinders a person's ability to let their mind wander. A new small study suggests...

Patients with treatment-resistant depression show a widespread loss of complexity in their resting brain activity. A recent brain imaging study...