A new study tracks how daily stress and bedtime worry impact sleep. Researchers found that racing thoughts predict nighttime wakefulness,...

A large study of twins and their families reveals that authoritarian traits are heavily shaped by upbringing, while preferences for...

People who consider themselves highly desirable romantic partners also tend to report higher overall self-worth. A recent meta-analysis of data...

People experiencing depression often view social exchanges through a distorted lens. A new study reveals that depressive symptoms can make...

Reminiscing about a past romantic partner might seem like a bad idea for your current love life. A new psychology...

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...