A new study suggests that our hearts slow down when we make visual mistakes, providing evidence that our bodies react to perceptual errors even before we realize we have made them

Scientists discover psychedelic drug 5-MeO-DMT induces a state of “paradoxical wake.” This unusual blend of sleeping and waking characteristics provides evidence that psychedelics may temporarily reorganize brain activity in ways that promote learning and emotional recovery.

Compulsively violent people might have lower IQs

Early physical attractiveness predicts a more socially effective personality in adulthood

Parent-child political disagreements can harm relationships and individual mental health

The phrase “feeling sexy” is overwhelmingly used to describe women rather than men in published books

Dopamine and insulin interact in the brain to control junk food cravings

People who believe they contribute to society are more likely to vote and engage in politics

Girls rarely experience the “friend zone,” psychology study finds

Incels capture extraordinary public attention not because they are especially numerous or violent, but because their stories tap into deep-rooted psychological biases that make them unusually memorable and shareable.

People from cultures with strict social norms tend to be less skilled at being funny

Donald Trump gained 2024 votes in areas where inflation was worse

AI models tend to reflect the political ideologies of their creators

A man’s sense of fulfillment at work is deeply tied to how well his views on money align with his romantic partner

Trump support in 2024 linked to White Americans’ perception of falling to the bottom of the racial hierarchy

Grandiose narcissists tend to show reduced neural sensitivity to errors

New study found that men are more open to casual sex and infidelity than women

Moving in boosts happiness for older couples, but marriage adds no extra spark

Reading may protect older adults against loneliness better than some social activities, especially for individuals with very few close friends or family members

People with synesthesia experience distinct thematic patterns in their dreams

Scientists confirm non-genitally stimulated orgasms are biologically real

Caffeine might ease anxiety and depression by calming brain inflammation

People who experience high levels of social anxiety tend to view neutral or ambiguous interactions as intentionally hostile, but treating the anxiety can effectively reduce this aggressive perception.

Individuals with a strong desire for novelty and intellectual exploration tend to have fewer children over their lifetimes

Daily soda consumption linked to cognitive difficulties in teens

New psychology research reveals a vicious cycle involving smartphone use and feelings of disconnection

No association found between COVID-19 shots during pregnancy and autism or behavioral issues

Study finds associations between gut microbiota composition and autism

Donald Trump’s 2024 election win increased the social acceptability of prejudice

While most American teenagers do not engage in sexting, those who do face a high probability of negative consequences

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