Researchers at the Paris Brain Institute have mapped the "wave of death" in rat brains, a phenomenon marking the cessation of brain activity post-anoxia.
A study across China and the UK shows higher economic inequality leads to a decreased preference for competent political leaders, as it fosters perceptions of leaders as indifferent and power-abusive, regardless of voters' social status.
A new study suggests that a single PET scan measuring amyloid beta levels in the brain can effectively predict the rate of cognitive decline in older adults, potentially streamlining early Alzheimer's diagnosis and management.
A study in Hong Kong found that specific psychopathic traits, particularly antisociality and callousness, significantly predict engagement in risky sexual behaviors among young adults, with higher levels of sexual desire also playing a crucial role.
New research shows that moral judgments about sexual assault on AI-powered sex robots are shaped by the robots' perceived mental capacities, their roles in relationships, and the nature of their interactions with humans.
Researchers analyzed over 105,000 Upworthy headlines, finding that negative words increased click-through, while positive words reduced them. The large-scale study confirms the impact of emotional language on online news engagement, highlighting a clear negativity bias.
During the 2022 midterm elections, Donald Trump’s use of Truth Social garnered more media attention than his Twitter activity during the 2016 primaries, driven significantly by partisan media, reflecting shifts in journalistic practices and the evolving role of social media...
New research reveals that recalling past anger episodes can temporarily impair blood vessel function, highlighting how acute emotional responses might increase cardiovascular disease risk.
A preliminary study published in European Psychiatry found that microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin may reduce ADHD symptoms and enhance emotional regulation in adults.
New research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that the heroization of groups such as healthcare workers or military personnel might inadvertently have negative consequences.
People with high fear of missing out (FOMO) are more likely to block misinformation sources on social media. This behavioral response highlights the psychological drivers behind how users manage online content.
New UK research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior reveals a significant preference for monogamy over polygamous relationships, with men notably more open to polygyny than women. Two-timing was the least favored relationship type.
A recent study revealed that humans better predict and track the motion of objects moving towards their legs, irrespective of gravity, suggesting that visual and bodily cues linked to our upright posture play a more critical role than gravitational signals...
A study found that older adults who experienced childhood adversity had reduced muscle metabolism due to diminished mitochondrial function in skeletal muscles, with a more pronounced effect in men than women.
Engaging in meaningful conversations with children using strategies like active listening and open-ended questions not only deepens family bonds but also significantly enhances children's language and literacy skills.