Human breasts might have evolved to keep big-brained infants warm
Unlike other primates, female humans have permanent breasts. Researchers now suggest this unique anatomical trait evolved to provide essential body...
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People in strained relationships show somewhat higher preference for hearing lies
While honesty is considered the foundation of a healthy relationship, a new study shows that couples experiencing dissatisfaction are significantly...
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Suicidal behaviors are more heritable than depression, new twin study finds
A new analysis of young adult twins suggests that suicidal behaviors are highly heritable. While they share moderate genetic overlap...
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Children’s math and reading skills are linked to better maternal health in midlife
A new analysis of longitudinal data reveals a surprising cross-generational connection: mothers whose children excel in math and reading tend...
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New eye-tracking study reveals how followers use gaze to show conscientiousness
New research shows that highly conscientious people strategically direct their gaze at leaders during workplace negotiations. This nonverbal behavior acts...
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Alzheimer’s proteins predict early brain shrinkage before dementia symptoms appear
Even with preserved memory, older adults with higher amyloid-beta levels face greater risks of future brain atrophy. A new study...
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Brain scans reveal how artificial sweeteners affect our reward circuits differently than sugar
A new study reveals that while zero-calorie sweeteners generally affect the body like water, they trigger distinct activity in the...
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Parents with two daughters report the highest levels of happiness, Chinese study finds
A new study of Chinese parents reveals that parenthood is linked to higher well-being. Notably, parents who have exactly two...
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Daily variations in salivary cortisol may predict cognitive decline in older adults
A new study of nearly 4,000 older adults reveals that daily variations in the stress hormone cortisol predict cognitive decline....
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Women show greater willingness to interact with creative individuals experiencing schizophrenia
A study published in the EvoS Journal: Evolutionary Studies and Higher Education presented results of an online experiment that asked...
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Memories of childhood scents associated with joy are encoded by neurons generated shortly after birth
A new study reveals that powerful, happy childhood scent memories are encoded by neurons generated just after birth. As we...
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Why relying on university students skews global psychological research
A new study of 95 countries reveals that higher education—not wealth—makes individuals globally more culturally similar to Western nations. This...
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Researchers explore the hidden pathways linking problematic caffeine use to sleep loss
Researchers recently investigated the pathways connecting caffeine use disorder, depression, and sleep quality. Their findings illustrate how problematic caffeine consumption...
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New study disentangles the concepts of beauty and attractiveness in art
A new psychological study of 192 portraits confirms that beauty and attractiveness are not identical. Researchers found that judging an...
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Early puberty is linked to higher anxiety risk in girls
A large Danish study reveals that girls who begin puberty earlier and progress faster are significantly more likely to develop...
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