By measuring brainwaves and startle reflexes on a smartphone, researchers discovered that psychopathic traits like boldness overload attention to ignore...

While Americans prefer back-and-forth conversations and dislike when automated systems use emojis, Chinese users appear highly accepting of mental health...

Young people who regularly view pornography featuring aggressive themes are more likely to enact those dominant behaviors with their own...

New research shows that older adults who get high-quality rest are much less likely to develop depression symptoms over a...

Are Machiavellianism and psychopathy the same trait? A new 30-day diary study reveals that while these dark personalities look identical...

Mice wearing specialized goggles reveal that the brain’s internal visual networks rewire themselves to match the exact patterns they see...

When children watch their parents interact, their brains sync up with the adults via an invisible biological alignment. A new...

New psychological research reveals that everyday sadistic tendencies and a cynical, manipulative nature powerfully fuel militant extremist beliefs. By analyzing...

Consuming lavender herbal tea twice daily may offer an accessible way to soothe the severe emotional distress and anxiety associated...

A new psychological study of traditional and reversed-gender relationships reveals that when women hold dominant roles, they care less about...

When readers encounter expected political viewpoints, they often fall for misinformation. A new study reveals that reading surprisingly opposed viewpoints...

A new study reveals that the pace of a child's brain maturation can predict whether they will tend to bottle...

A new study finds that an inability to properly digest fructose alters the gut microbiome, triggering low-grade inflammation. This digestive...

A new clinical trial mapped the sleeping brains of people with insomnia after they took a cannabis-based drug. The treatment...

A person's beliefs about race can influence whether they vote, but the outcome heavily depends on their religious identity. A...