Collective narcissism, paranoia, and distrust in science predict climate change conspiracy beliefs
A Turkish study finds psychological traits, not political views or social media use, predict belief in climate change conspiracy theories.
People with strong political beliefs can still be intellectually humble, study finds
A new study shows that intellectual humility doesn’t require political detachment.
Largest single-cell map of the aging brain reveals vulnerable cell types and regions
A massive new brain study reveals that aging triggers unique gene changes in specific cells—especially in the hypothalamus, where metabolism, inflammation, and neural decline appear to intersect.
Neuroscientists link low self-awareness to stronger brain reactions to moralized issues
New research shows that moral conviction speeds up political decision-making and activates emotional and cognitive brain regions—especially in people with lower self-awareness about their own judgment accuracy.
Extraverts with autotelic personality traits are more likely to experience flow
A new study links personality traits to the experience of flow during gameplay, revealing when extraverts thrive and how motivation shapes deep engagement.
A demanding work culture could be quietly undermining efforts to raise birth rates
Overtime, weekend work, and night shifts are linked to lower fertility intentions in China.
This common activity is linked to 59% higher odds of insomnia, study finds
Spending more time on screens after bedtime is associated with shorter sleep and a higher chance of insomnia, researchers report.
Home-based smell test shows promise in detecting early cognitive decline, study finds
Scientists have developed a self-administered smell test that could spot early memory problems before symptoms become obvious.
The dark side of dominance: Victory can fuel sexual aggression in psychopathic men
New research finds that some men become more sexually aggressive after winning a competition—especially those with cold, dominant personality traits.
Could oxytocin nasal spray help children with autism by making faces less overwhelming?
Oxytocin nasal spray may lower social stress in autism by dampening face-related brain activity, researchers report.
New study links antisocial behavior in teens to increased substance use by age 17
Prosocial teens are less likely to turn to substances, while antisocial behavior predicts higher risk, a study finds.
Scientists find genetic basis for how much people enjoy music
Music enjoyment isn’t just about taste or culture — it’s also influenced by our DNA, according to a large twin study.
People with more geographically diverse social networks are less likely to use antidepressants
People with friends in distant towns are less likely to use antidepressants, a large Hungarian study finds, suggesting that geographically diverse social networks support mental health.
Study: Ritalin improves numeric memory but not overall cognition in non-ADHD adults
A new study finds that low-dose methylphenidate offers minimal cognitive benefits for healthy adults, challenging its growing reputation as a “smart drug.
New study finds online self-reports may not accurately reflect clinical autism diagnoses
A new study finds online self-reports of autistic traits may not reflect the same behaviors or diagnoses as those confirmed by clinical evaluation
