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A study found that nerves controlling muscles help them release molecules that improve brain function, especially during exercise. This nerve-muscle communication may explain how physical activity benefits brain health, particularly as we age.

A new study challenges the assumption of deep partisan divides on hate speech censorship, revealing surprising insights into where Democrats and Republicans actually stand.

Those born before 29 weeks of pregnancy are at a significantly higher risk of developing panic disorder, with ICU stays after birth being a key factor influencing this increased risk.

Researchers discovered neurons in the medial temporal lobe that recognize zero as a number, integrating it into the numerical continuum. This finding enhances our understanding of how the brain processes abstract concepts like zero, with potential implications for studying cognitive...

A 37-year-old man experienced a psychotic episode after consuming psilocybin mushrooms, leading to self-inflicted penile amputation with an axe. The penis was partially replanted.

Repeated exposure to false climate-skeptical claims increases belief, even among strong climate science supporters. This highlights the dangerous influence of repetition on misinformation, suggesting that repeating false claims can erode trust in scientific consensus.

Colorblind men are less food neophobic than those with normal color vision. This suggests that limited color perception reduces emotional resistance to new foods, highlighting the role of color in shaping food preferences and dietary habits.

A recent study found that children with persistently high inflammation are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders, such as depression and psychosis, and cardiometabolic issues like insulin resistance, by early adulthood.

Psychopathic traits, especially antisocial and affective tendencies, are linked to illegal gun use and firearm violence, but not to legal gun carrying, highlighting psychopathy as a potential target for gun violence prevention efforts.

A UK study found that most people struggle to detect deepfake videos, even when warned. Only 21.6% correctly identified the fake, while many mistook real videos for fakes, highlighting the challenges of relying on human judgment for deepfake detection.

A meta-analysis published in Psychological Bulletin found that mental effort is consistently associated with negative emotions like frustration and stress across various tasks and populations, explaining why people often avoid mentally demanding activities despite their potential long-term benefits.

New research published in Journal of Personality & Social Psychology shows that people’s anticipated emotional responses to situations significantly shape their moral praise and character judgments of others.

The research shows that women who report sexism by female supervisors face greater skepticism and are seen as complainers, with their claims viewed as less legitimate compared to when the perpetrator is male, due to biases in discrimination prototypes.

A study found that couples who met through online dating experienced better relationship success when they discussed their relationship on social media, while those who didn’t engage in such discussions showed less favorable outcomes, especially in marriages.

Individuals with alcohol use disorder experience a significantly higher spike in the liver hormone FGF21 after drinking, suggesting this hormone may play a key role in the disorder's development and potential treatment.