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A recent study has found that individuals with aphantasia experience reduced emotional engagement and immersion in stories but still enjoy and appreciate them similarly to those with typical visual imagery, suggesting different cognitive pathways for story enjoyment.

Researchers found that higher levels of problematic news consumption are associated with greater political hostility, including aggressive behaviors like online arguments. But heightened mindfulness appears to have a protective effect.

Scientists found that the molecule KIBRA helps stabilize memory by binding to PKMζ, an enzyme that strengthens brain connections, allowing memories to last for years despite the constant turnover of proteins in the brain.

A recent study identified a brain circuit linked to PTSD in veterans and showed that reducing connectivity via transcranial magnetic stimulation correlated with PTSD symptom improvement.

Children's difficult temperaments have only a minor effect on forming insecure attachment relationships with parents, refuting the idea that temperament largely determines attachment quality. Secure bonds can still develop despite challenging temperaments.

Recent research found that when leaders and followers shared similar levels of narcissism, creative performance was higher. In contrast, creativity was lower when leaders' narcissism exceeded their followers', highlighting the dynamics of narcissism in the workplace.

Venting can make listeners feel closer to the speaker and less favorable toward the target, but this effect only holds when the venting appears genuine and not driven by rivalry or personal competition.

A recent study found that many individuals reported adverse experiences during psychedelic use, including fear, sadness, and loneliness, while about 8% reported inappropriate sexual contact by a guide or practitioner.

People expect attractive individuals to be more generous, and in turn, generous behavior makes individuals seem more attractive. This shows a two-way link between attractiveness and prosocial behavior

New research shows academic engagement on Twitter significantly declined after Elon Musk's takeover, with verified accounts showing the largest reduction in original content, particularly following Musk's decision to reinstate Donald Trump's account.

A new study proposes a biopsychosocial model for understanding how children's appetite self-regulation develops through biological, psychological, and social factors, including temperament and family dynamics, offering insights into preventing childhood obesity and promoting healthy eating behaviors.

Children who experienced trauma had stronger fear responses to threats, which was linked to increased PTSD symptoms over time. Trauma, not deprivation, affected how they learned to respond to fear.

A recent study found that, unlike past trends, political polarization remained consistently high before and after the 2022 U.S. elections, with no post-election decline in partisan animosity, democratic norm violations, or support for political violence.

New research shows that local prosecutor elections are increasingly influenced by national political dynamics, particularly presidential politics, overshadowing local factors.

A new study found that higher neuroticism, especially loneliness, is associated with an increased risk of early death from causes like respiratory and digestive diseases, and intentional self-harm, particularly in younger individuals and those with lower education.