The location of your body fat is linked to how fast your brain ages
A new study of over 18,000 adults suggests that the location of body fat, not just overall BMI, is critical...
Scientists found a split-second shortcut your brain takes when reading numbers
A recent study reveals that the human brain uses the physical length of a multi-digit number as a rapid visual...
Psychopathy and Machiavellianism often look identical, but daily behavior suggests otherwise
Are Machiavellianism and psychopathy the same trait? A new 30-day diary study reveals that while these dark personalities look identical...
Not having children isn’t linked to lower happiness, but having more than you wanted is
A recent study reveals that adults who exceed their ideal family size experience lower emotional well-being. By contrast, people who...
Brain scans shed light on why people with autistic traits feel more shame and less guilt
A new neuroimaging study reveals that people with higher levels of autistic traits process self-conscious emotions differently. Researchers discovered that...
Scientists demonstrate that AI can predict if you are reading a taboo word just by looking at your brain waves
New research published in Psychophysiology reveals that artificial intelligence can decode brain waves to detect when a person reads taboo...
Visual experience physically shapes the brain’s feedback loops
Mice wearing specialized goggles reveal that the brain’s internal visual networks rewire themselves to match the exact patterns they see...
Scientists have found a geospatial link between soil fertility and national intelligence scores
An exploratory study in Scientific Reports suggests an intriguing correlation between a nation's soil fertility and its average IQ. This...
Neural synchrony between mothers and daughters linked to better mental health
When children watch their parents interact, their brains sync up with the adults via an invisible biological alignment. A new...
Psychologists identify the dark traits behind an extremist mindset
New psychological research reveals that everyday sadistic tendencies and a cynical, manipulative nature powerfully fuel militant extremist beliefs. By analyzing...