Sexual objectification does not erase the perceived humanity of OnlyFans creators, study suggests
People who sell explicit digital content online are heavily sexually objectified by observers, yet they are still viewed as capable...
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Parents’ genetic traits might indirectly influence a child’s risk for anxiety and depression
A child's risk of developing anxiety and depression is influenced by both the genes they inherit and the genetic traits...
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A specific narcissistic trait predicts aggression in socially anxious individuals
While social anxiety is often associated with quiet avoidance, a new study reveals that highly socially anxious people with self-centered...
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Standard brain scans might misread oxygen metabolism in large portions of the cortex
A recent brain imaging study reveals that standard fMRI scans can yield backward metabolic readings in nearly half of responding...
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Social anxiety drives people to conform specifically to negative feedback
People with high social anxiety tend to change their own emotions to match negative peer feedback, while mostly ignoring positive...
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Antagonistic narcissism is linked to cold feelings toward psychologists
People with antagonistic narcissistic traits often view mental health treatment negatively because they harbor cold feelings toward psychologists and psychiatrists....
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Advanced math for whom? Study shows wealth rivals academic readiness in high school tracking
A comprehensive analysis of American high schools reveals that while students are largely sorted into math and science classes based...
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The human brain clears fluid directly into the skull, and poor sleep slows the process down
A recent imaging study reveals that fluid from the brain drains directly into the spongy bone marrow of the human...
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Mapping the relay stations of human consciousness
By mapping the communication networks of healthy human brains, researchers have identified deep subcortical hubs that act as major relay...
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Brain structure, function, and behavior show independent patterns of sex differences
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 1,000 individuals reveals that while brain structure, function, and behavior can all predict a person's...
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Couples searching for a third partner report stronger bonds but often ignore the newcomer’s desires
Established couples seeking a third person for sexual or romantic relationships often focus on their own pleasure while ignoring the...
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Scientists trace the nerve pathway that links digestion to memory
A new small study in rats reveals that the digestive tract communicates with the brain during meals to help remember...
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Psilocybin and standard antidepressants both shift the brain away from negative biases
A new study reveals that psilocybin and standard antidepressants both reduce the brain's tendency to misinterpret facial expressions as negative....
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Maladaptive daydreaming is linked to social media addiction and hypersexuality
People who spend excessive time lost in vivid, immersive fantasies often report higher rates of social media addiction and hypersexuality....
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Conspiracy theories appear to erode public faith in meritocracy
New research reveals that believing in conspiracy theories directly reduces people's faith in societal fairness, eroding the perception that resources...
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