Children are less likely to use deception after being given permission to deceive, study finds
In a surprising twist, a new psychology study reveals that explicitly giving young children permission to lie in a game...
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New study reveals six stages of spiritual growth experienced during a pilgrimage
A new qualitative study explores how grueling pilgrimages trigger profound spiritual transformations. By interviewing individuals who walked famous routes in...
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An unpredictable childhood predicts greater psychological distress during the Israel-Hamas war
A new longitudinal study reveals that Israeli adults who experienced chaotic, unpredictable childhoods suffered sharper spikes in psychological distress following...
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A smaller social network increases loneliness more drastically for those with depression
While having fewer social contacts makes anyone feel lonely, a new study finds this effect is much more severe in...
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Can a sweet potato help your baby sleep through the night?
A new study reveals that feeding infants kūmara—a New Zealand sweet potato—as a first food may help them settle back...
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Intelligent people are better judges of the intelligence of others
Are some people naturally better at guessing a stranger's IQ? A new study reveals that highly intelligent, emotionally perceptive, and...
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“Falling back” makes us more miserable than “springing forward,” new study finds
Changing the clocks twice a year is universally despised, but a new analysis of social media posts reveals that the...
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Are women more likely to regret one-night stands? Only when they sleep with men
Why do women regret one-night stands more than men? A new study reveals this gap only exists in heterosexual encounters,...
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Brain scans reveal how a woman voluntarily enters a psychedelic-like trance without drugs
A groundbreaking fMRI study has mapped the exact neural shifts of a self-induced visionary state. Researchers discovered that a woman...
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When made to feel sad, men with psychopathic traits shift their visual focus to anger
Are psychopaths completely incapable of feeling sad? A new study of incarcerated men suggests otherwise, revealing that psychopathy may actually...
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Psychology researchers have determined the best time to text after a first date
Should you text immediately after a date, or wait three days? New research shows that playing hard to get completely...
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Better parent-child communication is linked to stronger soft skills and emotional stability in teens
A large survey of adolescents reveals that strong parent-child communication significantly boosts a teen's emotional and social skills. Interestingly, researchers...
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A diet based on ultra-processed foods impairs metabolic and reproductive health, study finds
A strict new dietary study shows ultra-processed foods are inherently harmful. Beyond driving weight gain, these industrial foods expose men...
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Depressed elderly adults are almost 5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s
Older adults diagnosed with depression face a severe risk of cognitive decline. A new longitudinal study reveals that depressed elderly...
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Cannabis use exacerbates paranoia in survivors of chaotic childhoods, new study suggests
Cannabis can trigger paranoia, but a new study finds that adults who experienced emotional abuse or a high-conflict childhood are...
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