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Research shows that people with low implicit self-worth, or a large mismatch between their conscious and unconscious self-esteem, are quicker to detect subtle facial expressions of anger and disgust.

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Scientists thought “intensive parenting” was driving down birth rates. They found the exact opposite

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New study finds that the brain's energy system rapidly recovers in alcoholics just a few weeks after they stop drinking

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

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Six decades of research suggest people are more likely to join protests because of social connections and group ties than personal grievances alone, highlighting the powerful role of social networks in collective action.

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A new evolutionary theory suggests that consciousness did not simply emerge from high intelligence, but rather evolved as a distinct adaptation to help fragile organisms coordinate competing survival needs and manage self-maintenance under threat.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gentle rocking beds could offer a new way to treat insomnia

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Heavy ChatGPT use linked to intellectual laziness and social isolation

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High intelligence may exacerbate impulsivity in children with ADHD

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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Escaping absolute poverty boosts adult cognitive abilities, study finds

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

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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.

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