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Recent research found that more tablet use at age 3.5 slightly increased frustration by age 4.5, and higher frustration at 4.5 was linked to increased tablet use by age 5.5, suggesting a small bidirectional relationship.

A recent study found that night owls are happier with material purchases like gadgets, while morning larks gain more happiness from experiences like vacations. Night owls feel less emotionally connected to experiences over time, reducing their satisfaction.

Children breastfed for 1 to 8 months generally had higher cognitive test scores, suggesting a connection between breastfeeding and cognitive abilities.

Researchers discovered a brain mechanism during sleep, called BARR, that silences neurons in the hippocampus to reset memory pathways. This process prevents overload, allowing the brain to store new information without exhausting neural resources.

Scientists used brain scans and AI to predict emotional states during spontaneous thoughts, revealing how our brains process emotions and personal relevance, which could lead to new mental health tools.

A study analyzed 59 YouTube videos about anorexia nervosa, finding that while videos from doctors are more reliable, those from news outlets and patients have higher engagement, highlighting concerns over misinformation and the need for accurate medical content online.

A new scientific analysis reveals why Switzerland's low gun violence, despite high firearm ownership, can't be compared to the United States, highlighting key differences in gun laws, culture, and societal conditions.

A study found that using ChatGPT makes student research easier by reducing mental effort, but leads to weaker arguments compared to Google searches, which encourage deeper engagement and more thorough reasoning despite requiring more cognitive effort.

A new study suggests that Donald Trump’s claims of mail-in voting fraud influenced right-wing populists in Canada, increasing their distrust in mail-in voting despite Canada’s secure election history. This highlights cross-border effects of political rhetoric.

A study found that recreational marijuana legalization is associated with a 20% rise in intimate partner violence.

Researchers found that ketamine increases redundant brain activity, especially in the alpha frequency band, leading to dissociative experiences. Portable EEG devices effectively tracked these changes, offering insights into how ketamine alters brain function during rest and tasks.

Humanoid robots, powered by advanced AI, are transitioning from science fiction to real-world applications. With enhanced agility, dexterity, and "embodied intelligence," they could revolutionize industries and homes, though challenges in cost, ethics, and public perception remain.

New research uncovers the political impact of Donald Trump’s reality TV career, revealing how entertainment media may shape public perceptions and influence major electoral outcomes in ways previously overlooked.

New research shows that while people value celebrity-owned objects, neither children nor adults believe these items enhance their abilities, challenging the notion of "ability contagion."

The 2020 Black Lives Matter protests caused a rapid but temporary decrease in implicit racial bias, while explicit bias remained unchanged. The findings suggest that protests alone may not be enough to create lasting changes in racial attitudes.