Early life stress fundamentally alters alcohol processing in the brain
A new study in rats shows how experiencing social isolation during adolescence directly changes the brain’s chemical response to alcohol,...
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Autism associated with age of maternal grandparents in new study
A new study analyzing over 1.7 million birth records in California reveals that the age of maternal grandparents may be...
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Social media analysis links polarized political language to distorted thought patterns
A new analysis of millions of social media posts reveals that extreme political polarization is closely linked to cognitive distortions,...
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Genetic study unravels the link between caffeine intake and sleep timing
While heavy coffee drinking is often blamed for long restless nights, a new genetic analysis reveals that habitual caffeine consumption...
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Hikikomori: Can psychological resilience prevent extreme social withdrawal?
Extreme social withdrawal is a growing problem for young adults worldwide. New research indicates that psychological resilience acts as a...
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Anxious young adults are more likely to develop digital addictions
New research reveals that young adults with social anxiety are highly vulnerable to social media addiction. Tracking users over several...
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Psilocybin slows down human reaction times and impairs executive function during the acute phase of use
A new analysis reveals that psilocybin temporarily slows down human reaction times and mildly impairs executive functions. The findings highlight...
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Psychological traits of scientists predict their theories and research methods
A new study reveals that deep disagreements in psychological science are not just about the data. A researcher's underlying mental...
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The psychology of schadenfreude: an opponent’s suffering triggers a spontaneous smile
New research reveals that people spontaneously smile when watching an aggressive rival suffer. This physical sign of dark satisfaction occurs...
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Higher testosterone linked to increased suicide risk in depressed teenage boys
New research reveals that adolescent boys hospitalized with major depression have much higher testosterone levels if they experience suicidal thoughts....
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The hidden mental cost of emotional rigidity in young adults
A new study suggests that trying to suppress negative emotions drains your cognitive resources, leading to increased memory lapses and...
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Can a psychedelic journey change what you value most?
A recent trial involving healthy volunteers demonstrates that a single dose of psilocybin can prompt lasting changes in personal values,...
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Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence
When job seekers know artificial intelligence is screening their applications, they alter their behavior to appear more logical and less...
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The exact political location where conspiracy theories thrive
A new study mapping European political attitudes reveals that people who favor left-wing economic policies but hold conservative cultural views...
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Brain scans shed light on how short videos impair memory and alter neural pathways
A recent brain imaging experiment reveals that watching fragmented short videos leads to measurably worse memory recall compared to viewing...
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