A Turkish study finds psychological traits, not political views or social media use, predict belief in climate change conspiracy theories.
A new study shows that intellectual humility doesn’t require political detachment.
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.
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.
A new study links personality traits to the experience of flow during gameplay, revealing when extraverts thrive and how motivation shapes deep engagement.
Overtime, weekend work, and night shifts are linked to lower fertility intentions in China.
Spending more time on screens after bedtime is associated with shorter sleep and a higher chance of insomnia, researchers report.
Scientists have developed a self-administered smell test that could spot early memory problems before symptoms become obvious.
New research finds that some men become more sexually aggressive after winning a competition—especially those with cold, dominant personality traits.
Oxytocin nasal spray may lower social stress in autism by dampening face-related brain activity, researchers report.
Prosocial teens are less likely to turn to substances, while antisocial behavior predicts higher risk, a study finds.
Music enjoyment isn’t just about taste or culture — it’s also influenced by our DNA, according to a large twin study.
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.
A new study finds that low-dose methylphenidate offers minimal cognitive benefits for healthy adults, challenging its growing reputation as a “smart drug.
A new study finds online self-reports of autistic traits may not reflect the same behaviors or diagnoses as those confirmed by clinical evaluation