Researchers break down the digital habits of science influencers
A new study reveals how science communicators achieve viral success online. Researchers found that adapting to platform-specific behaviors—from quick facts...
Depressed elderly adults are almost 5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s
Older adults diagnosed with depression face a severe risk of cognitive decline. A new longitudinal study reveals that depressed elderly...
Relying on AI chatbots for historical facts can influence your political beliefs, new study shows
A recent study in PNAS Nexus suggests that reading history summaries generated by artificial intelligence can subtly shift your political...
Glyphosate: A common weedkiller may induce anxiety by disrupting gut bacteria
Rats exposed to widely approved levels of a common herbicide developed hypervigilance and an unnatural fear of harmless objects. The...
Psychopathic traits are linked to a lack of physical and emotional connection during face-to-face interactions
A new study reveals that people with psychopathic traits can accurately judge another person's emotions. However, they show a distinct...
ChatGPT acts as a “cognitive crutch” that weakens memory, new research suggests
A recent experiment provides evidence that relying on artificial intelligence to study tends to reduce how much information students remember...
Electronic dance music events appear to provide a mental health boost for women over 40
A new study explores why female music fans over 40 continue to attend dance clubs and festivals. Despite facing occasional...
The psychological difference between playing video games to relax and playing to win
Video games offer adults a popular way to unwind, but new research shows that playing to win is linked to...
Women who hate men: Study finds similarities in gendered hate speech on Reddit
A new analysis of extremist Reddit communities reveals that online groups dedicated to hating men share identical language patterns and...
Severe emotional outbursts in ADHD are linked to distinct brain differences, study finds
Why do some children with ADHD struggle with severe, uncontrollable anger? A new brain-imaging study reveals that kids with ADHD...