Can psychedelics make you a more moral person? New study explores the link
A new study suggests that meaningful psychedelic experiences may broaden the range of beings people see as morally worthy.
Metacognitive abilities are linked to physical activity, diet, and sleep quality
Your daily habits may influence more than just your physical health—they could shape how you plan, monitor, and reflect on your own thinking, according to a new study in PLOS One.
Americans support economic redistribution when the wealthy pay or the costs are hidden
A new study shows Americans' support for redistribution depends on who bears the cost.
Cognitive deficits in depression often persist after SSRI treatment, research shows
Mood may lift, but “brain fog” lingers: a study reveals cognitive deficits often remain after antidepressant treatment for depression.
Cognitive flexibility test reveals subtle signs of Alzheimer’s in healthy older adults
Researchers have found that a cognitive flexibility task, combined with brain scans and blood tests, can reveal early Alzheimer’s risk in older African American adults who appear cognitively healthy.
Hallucinogen-related ER visits linked to higher risk of schizophrenia, study finds
A new study suggests that emergency visits involving hallucinogens could be a warning sign for future schizophrenia, especially among younger adults.
Brain rot and the crisis of deep thought in the age of social media
As attention spans shrink, storytelling — and truth — may be the greatest casualties of digital culture.
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.
