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New research shows that genetic predispositions for cognitive performance can shift our economic views in opposite directions depending on our childhood class background, pushing poor individuals leftward and wealthy individuals rightward.

Are you listening to true crime to learn, or to relax? While most fans tune in to understand criminal behavior, new research shows that individuals with dark personality traits actually consume these grim stories for entertainment.

Millions of Americans have considered buying a weapon specifically to shoot someone else. By tracking these thoughts, scientists hope to give lawmakers and medical professionals better tools to prevent impulsive ideas from becoming fatal tragedies.

A recent psychology study reveals that individuals with narcissistic traits often use religion as a tool for personal gain. Rather than genuine faith, these individuals engage with spirituality to seek social status, emotional comfort, or special favors from a punitive...

By tracking the brain activity of volunteers estimating the duration of flashing lights, scientists have uncovered the sequential neural pathway that allows us to experience the passage of time.

A new eye-tracking study reveals that our preexisting beliefs dictate how we learn new information. Researchers found that people struggle to adapt when facts challenge their views, shedding light on why fake news is so hard to combat.

People who experience high levels of everyday anxiety are more prone to intense feelings of guilt and shame. New brain imaging research suggests the neural networks that trap anxious individuals in unhelpful cycles of self-blame.

When couples have a child, mothers usually face a persistent drop in earnings compared to fathers. A new study reveals that this financial setback is smaller for women who have more formal education than their partners.

A new study reveals that people born with genetic traits favoring physical strength experience less cognitive decline as they age. This underlying biological connection occurs independently of individual exercise habits or traditional markers of Alzheimer’s disease.

A new longitudinal study reveals that while naturally disciplined people live more sustainably, temporary spikes in willpower don't actually change daily habits. Researchers suggest minimizing friction to make green choices automatic rather than relying on sheer self-control.

We tend to assume that being rejected by a potential romantic partner hurts far more than being rejected by a friend. However, a new study reveals that all social rejection actually stings the same, regardless of the source.

A new study suggests that the widely reported life-changing benefits of psychedelics might be somewhat exaggerated. Researchers found that studies relying on "enthusiast" communities report significantly higher quality-of-life improvements compared to studies using a general population sample.

For years, psychologists theorized that making men feel insecure about their masculinity drove them toward conservative politics. However, a major new study involving thousands of Americans found no consistent evidence to support this popular idea.

An experimental drug developed using artificial intelligence shows promise in treating opioid use disorder. The medication significantly lowered fentanyl intake in rodents by targeting serotonin receptors, promoting healthy brain adaptation without relying on traditional opioid-based treatments.

A new framework explains how a single workout and long-term exercise habits help the brain process negative information. By altering attention, memory, and executive function, physical activity can transform how we manage stress and emotional distress.