New findings indicate that speakers who use “ums,” “ahs,” and corrections are consistently rated as less knowledgeable than those who speak fluently

Perceived spiritual strength of a group drives extreme self-sacrifice through collective narcissism

Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with weaker muscles faced a much higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their stronger peers

Outrage at individual bigotry may undermine support for systemic racial justice

The Russian invasion of Ukraine altered the pornography consumption habits of Ukrainians

Non-intoxicating cannabis compound may reverse opioid-induced brain changes

Difficulty maintaining relationships is a major driver of modern singlehood, Greek study suggests

Biological roots of PTSD differ strikingly between men and women

Lifelong diet quality predicts cognitive ability and dementia risk in older age

Study found divergence in how mothers and fathers perceived their relationship over time

Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased ADHD symptoms in college students

Listing gaming on your resume might hurt your job prospects

Long-term calorie restriction may slow biological aging in the brain

Couples share a unique form of contagious forgetting, new research suggests

Playing whimsical video games may help young adults manage symptoms of burnout. Titles like Super Mario Bros

Recent LSD use linked to lower odds of alcohol use disorder

Women partnered with men reported doing more unpaid household labor than women partnered with women

Parents who support school prayer also favor arming teachers

The rise of far-right extremist movements has led to an increase in religious and ethnic violence across the globe

Men who are concerned about maintaining a traditional masculine image may be less likely to express concern about climate change to avoid appearing feminine

New research suggests that a potential partner’s willingness to protect you from physical danger is a primary driver of attraction, often outweighing their actual physical strength

Testosterone hormone affected men’s general perception of women

The thought processes of cheaters closely resemble those of criminals, study suggests

Alcohol use linked to lower psychological resilience in soldiers

When children in a disadvantaged position believe their status is unchangeable, they may adopt beliefs that justify the existing hierarchy to make sense of their reality

Study challenges idea highly intelligent people are hyper-empathic

People who identify as politically conservative are more likely than their liberal counterparts to find “slippery slope” arguments logically sound

Purpose in life acts as a psychological shield against depression

While men score higher on a majority of wellbeing metrics, with lower levels of negative emotions like worry, sadness, stress, and anger, women report higher overall life satisfaction

Users of generative AI struggle to accurately assess their own competence

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