The cognitive difference between amateur and expert chess players
A new study reveals that novice chess players rely heavily on visual pattern recognition rather than complex mental calculations. Training...
Study finds many college students abandon their free speech ideals under ideological pressure
Most college students believe marginalized communities need extra protection from offensive speech. However, a new study reveals that strong political...
Voters use left and right political labels as mental shortcuts, not strict policy matches
A new study reveals that voters use "left" and "right" labels as mental shortcuts to guess a politician's stance. Surprisingly,...
Attractive faces draw our gaze but fail to hijack our peripheral attention
We quietly scan our environment without noticing facial beauty, but when we physically move our eyes, our gaze naturally locks...
Fantasizing about someone else during sex is common and doesn’t necessarily signal relationship trouble
While often assumed to be purely about explicit erotic content, many sexual fantasies involve deep emotional connection and closeness, a...
A single question about sound sensitivity can predict teenage anxiety
For some children, everyday noises like clinking dishes or traffic feel unbearably loud. A recent study reveals that this condition,...
More choices on dating apps actually increase commitment, new study suggests
Contrary to the idea that dating apps offer too many choices, new research suggests that seeing more profiles helps users...
New state dyslexia laws show mixed results for student reading achievement
Over the last two decades, nearly every U.S. state passed laws to support students with dyslexia. A new analysis of...
What happens to your brain when you eat an avocado every day for six months?
Adding an avocado to your daily diet is a trendy health choice, but a new clinical trial shows it won't...
New study sheds light on the connection between pornography habits and extreme gender beliefs
People who watch adult media for emotional escape or thrill-seeking tend to hold extreme beliefs about gender roles. New research...