Study finds conspiracy theories are viewed as a source of social stigma
New research in the European Journal of Social Psychology provides evidence that conspiracy theories could…
Study of advanced Buddhist meditators suggests inducing near-death experiences can be learned and perfected
Near-death experiences are profound psychological events that typically occur in people close to actual or…
Childhood adversity linked to reduced inhibitory control and alterations in key brain networks
New research suggests that exposure to childhood adversity is associated with reduced cognitive control and…
Tech entrepreneurs don’t fit the profile of libertarians or other traditional political categories, study finds
New research has found that technology entrepreneurs tend to have different political predispositions compared to…
Those high and low in religiosity are more likely to support the killing of animals
New research published in Anthrozoös indicates that people who are very religious or not religious…
Study finds large shift towards acceptance of evolution among Mormon undergraduates
New research suggests there has been a shift toward acceptance of evolution among undergraduates who…
What people want from relationships influences how they flirt, study finds
New research from Southwestern University has found that people who are pursuing short-term sexual relationships…
New study finds evidence that political ambition can be genetically inherited from one’s parent
A new study on Swedish adoptees suggests that political candidacy is a heritable trait. The…
Study: Frequency of pornography viewing not linked to body image or relationship problems in women
A new study suggests that pornography viewing frequency, perceptions of excessive use, and control difficulties…
Study uncovers troubling rise in screen time among rural youth
Even kids in rural South Carolina now spend more time in front of screens than…
Cannabidiol induces a rapid and long-lasting antidepressant effect in rodent model of depression
A substance found in cannabis may be a faster-acting antidepressant than conventional medications. A new…
Exercise could help reduce cravings in cigarette smokers by improving sleep quality
Poorer sleep quality is associated with greater withdrawal symptoms and cravings in cigarette smokers, according…