A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior found that young women who identify as feminists or hold feminist beliefs are more likely to endorse hookup culture, while feminism does not significantly influence men's attitudes toward hookups.
Read moreDetailsA new study revisits the famed Marshmallow Test, raising questions about its long-held reputation as a predictor of future success. Could this iconic experiment be less reliable than we've believed?
Read moreDetailsNeuroscientists found that expert golfers show distinct brain activity patterns during successful putts, revealing that mental preparation and commitment to the stroke are crucial for success.
Read moreDetailsDartmouth researchers developed a new brain mapping template, "OpenNeuro Average" (onavg), using data from 1,031 brains. It offers more accurate, efficient neuroimaging analysis, reduces biases, and requires less data, improving replicability and reproducibility in brain research.
Read moreDetailsNeuroticism is linked to smaller brain volume, but this association only appears in those who struggle with adaptability, while more adaptable individuals seem unaffected.
Read moreDetailsSexual performance anxiety is linked to higher distress and lower satisfaction for both partners in a relationship, according to new research.
Read moreDetailsNew research reveals that even young children recognize coincidences, but their understanding evolves with age, becoming more refined as they distinguish between mere coincidences and causally linked events.
Read moreDetailsFollowing the Barbie movie's release, there was a notable rise in online searches related to gynecologists, coinciding with the film's final scene mentioning gynecologic care.
Read moreDetailsA recent study found that while both liberals and conservatives generally recognize their ability to detect misinformation, conservatives exhibit significantly lower awareness and accuracy when judging political information that contradicts their beliefs.
Read moreDetailsScientists have developed a brain-computer interface that translates brain signals into speech with 97% accuracy, restoring communication for ALS patients. This groundbreaking technology offers new hope for those who have lost their ability to speak.
Read moreDetailsA multi-country study found that dark personality traits, such as low honesty-humility and psychopathy, significantly increase support for political violence, highlighting the deep psychological roots of radical political attitudes across different socio-political contexts.
Read moreDetailsA recent study found that higher interferon-gamma and lower orexin-A levels in blood were linked to increased depression severity and suicidal thoughts six months later.
Read moreDetailsA Swedish study found that autism heritability is significantly higher in boys than in girls, offering new insights into the sex differences in autism risk.
Read moreDetailsA recent study found that 2% to 21% of cannabis users experience psychotic symptoms, with higher rates linked to THC. Experimental studies showed the highest rates, while medicinal cannabis studies reported the lowest.
Read moreDetailsResearchers discovered that chronic stress disrupts a brain pathway, increasing anxiety, but blocking a key protein in this pathway reversed anxiety symptoms in mice.
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