Brain halves become less alike as kids grow, especially in highly intelligent teens
As children grow, the left and right hemispheres of their brains begin working more independently. A new study reveals that...
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Heavy substance use in early adulthood predicts memory problems decades later
A new study reveals that heavy drinking, smoking, and cannabis use in early adulthood can lead to memory problems decades...
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Scientists discover how local brain cells hijack serotonin signaling
Scientists have discovered that the chemical acetylcholine can directly trigger the release of serotonin. This localized control system becomes hyperactive...
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Narcissism runs in the family, but not because of parenting
A comprehensive assessment of twins and their families reveals that narcissistic traits are inherited genetically, contradicting the popular belief that...
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Autism genetics linked to reduced brain cell fiber density
A new large-scale genetic analysis reveals that common gene variants associated with autism are also linked to lower neurite density...
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A single dose of psilocybin outperforms nicotine patches for quitting smoking
A single dose of psilocybin paired with behavioral therapy proved remarkably effective at helping cigarette smokers quit. A new clinical...
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Psychological factors predict women’s interest in violent erotica
Women's arousal to aggressive erotic fiction is appears to be driven by past media consumption and societal beliefs. A new...
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Young men use moral outrage to claim status in political debates
Hostile political debate might have less to do with deep ideological divides and more to do with social status. A...
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Artificial intelligence flatters users into bad behavior
Artificial intelligence systems often shower users with uncritical validation, even when asked about harmful behavior. A new study reveals that...
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How cognitive ability and logical intuition evolve during middle and high school
A new study shows that even the smartest high schoolers rely on slow, deliberate thought to solve logic puzzles. Fast...
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Tiny mitochondrial proteins may explain the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
A recent study reveals that following a Mediterranean diet increases levels of Humanin and SHMOOSE. These microscopic cellular proteins help...
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Severe infections independently amplify the risk of dementia later in life
A nationwide study of Finnish medical records reveals that severe infections are an independent risk factor for dementia, elevating patients'...
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Former Christians express more progressive political views than lifelong nonbelievers
Americans who leave Christianity adopt more progressive political views than those raised entirely without religion. A new study links this...
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How eye contact shapes the believability of computer-generated faces
Virtual characters are becoming common in daily life, but their artificial faces can sometimes feel hollow. New research shows that...
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Political divide on climate policies is linked to a measurable gap in factual knowledge
A recent psychology study suggests that political polarization over environmental policies is strongly linked to an underlying gap in objective,...
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