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People are more likely to interact with posts that challenge their views, a new study shows. This engagement is often fueled by negative emotions, particularly outrage, making political content more likely to spark reactions from opponents.

Think your partner getting hit on makes them more attractive? Science says think again. New research reveals a surprising twist in how we react when others show interest in our significant other.

New research indicates that spanking has minimal effects on children’s development, explaining less than 1% of behavioral outcomes. The study suggests that controlled, limited spanking may be effective for some young children, especially when used alongside milder discipline methods.

Researchers have found that Donald Trump’s widespread claims of electoral fraud after the 2020 presidential election led to a short-term reduction in turnout among his supporters in Georgia’s 2021 Senate runoff.

Ocean therapy, through activities like surf therapy, harnesses the healing power of the ocean to restore mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing while fostering a deeper connection to nature and promoting environmental stewardship.

Recent research found that when mothers use their phones, they speak less to their babies, with a 16% decrease in speech overall and a 26% drop during short phone use periods.

People with antisocial personality disorder are more prone to severe alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco misuse, particularly hazardous use, highlighting the need for tailored treatment strategies for this high-risk population.

A study found that higher stress levels in university students led to increased bedtime procrastination, resulting in shorter sleep duration and lower sleep quality. Bedtime procrastination mediated the link between daily stress and poor sleep outcomes.

New research suggests that strong moral convictions about gender equality lead individuals to be more trustful of rigorous studies showing discrimination, but also bias their judgment, causing them to see discrimination even when evidence suggests otherwise.

A unique study in Japan found that owning gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 reduced psychological distress and boosted life satisfaction, suggesting video gaming may benefit mental health, especially during challenging times like the pandemic.

Ambition increases self-assessed leadership effectiveness, but third-party evaluations show no such link. This disconnect highlights the potential flaws in relying on self-selection for leadership roles.

Frequent cannabis use and cannabis use disorder are linked to higher rates of workplace absenteeism, including illness-related absences and skipped workdays, highlighting the need for workplace drug policies and further research on cannabis's impact on job performance.

Adults with documented childhood maltreatment, especially neglect, showed significant cognitive deficits, while self-reported cases did not. This suggests prior research may underestimate the cognitive impact of objectively documented childhood abuse and neglect.

A new study has found that conservatives exhibit stronger anti-democratic tendencies than liberals, driven by psychological traits like authoritarianism and social dominance orientation.

A single dose of the psychedelic DOI enhances long-lasting cognitive flexibility in mice, making them more responsive to overlooked cues. These findings suggest psychedelics may promote adaptive learning, with potential implications for treating mental health conditions involving rigid thinking.