Intelligence makes people more trusting, but early hardship cuts this benefit in half
Smart people tend to trust others more easily. But if you grew up facing economic or family hardships, your intelligence...
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Artificial intelligence tools answer addiction questions accurately but lack medical nuance
People increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to answer sensitive behavioral health questions. A recent study evaluating how well a popular...
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Digital voter suppression ads tied to lower election turnout among specific demographic groups
Targeted social media advertisements designed to discourage voting can impact behavior at the ballot box. A new observational study tracked...
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Rising temperatures are deterring new arrivals rather than pushing residents out
Despite persistent heat anomalies, cities in the Sun Belt remain popular destinations. Researchers found that while extreme temperatures discourage some...
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Common air pollutants are linked to higher risks of Lewy body and Parkinson’s dementias
Researchers found that prolonged exposure to everyday air pollution, like traffic exhaust, can nearly quadruple the risk of developing Lewy...
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Estrogen levels may dictate how the brain reacts to psychedelics, new animal study indicates
A new study reveals that a rodent's age and reproductive cycle strongly influence its response to psilocybin, pointing toward a...
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Making snap judgments on dating apps hurts your own perceived value as a mate
A recent psychological experiment reveals that swiping on dating apps based on quick, intuitive gut feelings can actually lower your...
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Women score higher than men on fluid intelligence tests when allowed to express uncertainty
Standard multiple-choice tests might be fundamentally mismeasuring human cognition. When researchers updated traditional intelligence tests to allow test-takers to express...
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Class background influences whether genetic predisposition for intelligence drives you left or right
New research shows that genetic predispositions for cognitive performance can shift our economic views in opposite directions depending on our...
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Millions of adults in the US have seriously considered shooting someone
Millions of Americans have considered buying a weapon specifically to shoot someone else. By tracking these thoughts, scientists hope to...
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The human brain processes the passage of time across three distinct stages
By tracking the brain activity of volunteers estimating the duration of flashing lights, scientists have uncovered the sequential neural pathway...
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Women who out-earn their partners through education face a smaller child penalty
When couples have a child, mothers usually face a persistent drop in earnings compared to fathers. A new study reveals...
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Genetic predisposition for muscle strength linked to slower cognitive decline
A new study reveals that people born with genetic traits favoring physical strength experience less cognitive decline as they age....
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The four ways exercise helps you handle aversive experiences
A new framework explains how a single workout and long-term exercise habits help the brain process negative information. By altering...
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Jailed immigrants show lower risk for criminal behavior than native-born citizens
Many politicians paint immigrants as dangerous criminals, but new research reveals the opposite. A comprehensive psychological study shows that immigrants...
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