Comedy is funnier when it is easier to process, new psychology study finds

A new study reveals that individuals with dark personality traits tend to achieve greater creative success because they possess a highly analytical, self-directed thinking style that allows them to bypass social norms and external constraints.

The diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide was found to calm brain inflammation and accelerate cellular recovery in mice, suggesting it could potentially protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease

First human trial of psilocin since the 1960s reveals better tolerability than psilocybin

Men and women have different perceptions of how often young women experience sexual objectification, with men sometimes estimating higher frequencies than women themselves report

Harsh parenting predicts teenage depression and aggression through different types of repetitive thinking

A recent study shows that weightlifting offers large antidepressant effects for young women with anxiety, regardless of whether they train at a standard high intensity or a low intensity.

New study finds that singles motivated by social pressure or validation make less progress in finding a partner than those driven by a genuine desire for connection.

New research published in Deviant Behavior indicates that an intense obsession with celebrities tends to go hand in hand with criminal thinking patterns and vulnerable narcissism.

Gentle rocking beds could offer a new way to treat insomnia

Heavy ChatGPT use linked to intellectual laziness and social isolation

High intelligence may exacerbate impulsivity in children with ADHD

Remembering past romantic relationships may actually strengthen current ones, according to new research

Regular coffee beats decaf in protecting the brain from chronic stress, mouse study finds

Children with a higher polygenic index for ADHD tend to see a higher likelihood of their parents separating or divorcing

Autistic language abilities are vastly more complex than “verbal” or “nonverbal”

Federal science funding cuts and grant freezes implemented in 2025 have caused severe professional and mental distress for early-career U.S

Sex differences in personality traits are narrowing among younger generations, according to new research, suggesting that social and cultural changes may be reducing long-observed gaps in how men and women score on key personality measures.

Screen time and cognitive skills often predict each other over time, but the pattern varies by child

People who perceive their country as more democratic tend to report better mental health

Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness

A recent study shows that even 4-year-olds are driven to choose hard work over easy tasks if they know their actions have a lasting, meaningful impact.

Escaping absolute poverty boosts adult cognitive abilities, study finds

Neuroticism amplifies the spread of fear and negativity during learning, new research finds

A study of employed Japanese adults found that greater enclosure in neighborhood landscapes was associated with less severe insomnia symptoms, less daytime sleepiness, and longer sleep.

Earlier menopause is linked to faster memory decline and earlier Alzheimer's onset, with stronger risks observed in surgical menopause

Children who display more symptoms of ADHD tend to earn lower grades in school and the symptoms directly cause poorer academic performance

Brain waves reveal how alcohol cues hijack decision-making in addiction

People who expressed positive views regarding masturbation, oral sex, and anal sex reported higher levels of sexual pleasure and satisfaction, greater sexual self-efficacy and self-esteem

A recent study reveals that as children grow, their brains become more specialized at processing facial expressions based on gender and emotional expectations, but elevated anxiety can cause them to suppress attention toward threatening cues like angry male faces.

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