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A new study reveals that autistic individuals have superior abilities in visual memory and certain aspects of mental imagery, with other imagery skills being on par with non-autistic individuals, highlighting unique cognitive strengths in autism.

New research shows that dispositional self-efficacy increases the likelihood of intervening in everyday moral violations, while moral disengagement decreases it. Emotions like anger motivate intervention, whereas fear inhibits it, highlighting key factors in moral courage.

A study has found that bilingual Lithuanian-Norwegian speakers perceive shades of blue differently depending on the language they use, with sharper color discrimination in Lithuanian, which has distinct terms for light and dark blue, compared to Norwegian.

New research reveals that individuals who perceive themselves as physically attractive tend to believe they have higher social status, highlighting the significant influence of self-perceived beauty on social hierarchy beliefs.

Different types of early-life adversity appear to affect brain development uniquely: emotional neglect is linked to younger-looking brains, while adversities like trauma and caregiver mental illness are associated with older-looking brains.

A new study finds a strong link between suspicions of infidelity and lower marital satisfaction, showing that even unfounded doubts are associated with reduced happiness in relationships.

Eating more fruits in midlife is linked to a lower risk of developing depression in older age, according to a new study. However, vegetable consumption showed no similar protective effect against depressive symptoms.

Liberals in wealthy neighborhoods and conservatives in poor neighborhoods tend to overestimate their neighbors' income, highlighting slight but notable differences in wealth perception based on political ideology.

Women’s brains react most strongly when excluded by unattractive, unfriendly peers, suggesting that the pain of social exclusion is influenced not just by the act itself, but by who is doing the excluding.

While only a small percentage of Americans believe a new civil war is necessary, this view is more prevalent among MAGA Republicans, individuals with racist beliefs, and supporters of extreme right-wing groups.

Researchers induced fainting in volunteers to study brain activity and found that specific slow-frequency waves, particularly delta and theta, are linked to vivid, near-death-like experiences, offering new insights into the neuroscience of consciousness.

A new study finds that older adults retain the ability to recognize and remember new music, suggesting that musical memory remains resilient with age, even in complex, real-world settings like live concerts.

Researchers found that students with executive function challenges, such as difficulties with attention and planning, perceive AI tools like ChatGPT as more helpful for schoolwork than their peers, highlighting both potential support benefits and concerns about overreliance.

Researchers developed a state-level Gender Inequality Index to compare gender disparities across U.S. states. They found that gender inequality is linked to poorer health, financial well-being, life satisfaction, and lower engagement in the #MeToo movement.