Highly intelligent people are more likely to ditch old habits for better ideas, study finds.

Why opposites don’t attract: A global study reveals the true rules of romantic compatibility

Democrats rejected Trump’s speaking style more than Republicans rejected Harris’s

Conservatives view addictive products more favorably than liberals, study finds

Scientists uncover the physical signs of lucid dreaming in people with trauma symptoms

Narcissism and dark personality traits predict a strong desire for cosmetic surgery

Given permission to use AI, most college students show surprising restraint in their final essays

Republicans are more likely to see a smile as a play for power

Dark triad personality traits carry distinct physical signatures in the brain

Shockwaves from routine military duties associated with long-term anger and violence

Highly accurate content recommendation algorithms may accidentally make our entertainment feel boring over time

Depression isn’t just in the head: Scientists find altered genetic activity in white blood cells

A specialized brain implant can allow a person with severe paralysis to independently communicate and operate a computer at home

Engaging in physical and mental self-pleasure before going to bed is associated with falling asleep faster, enjoying better sleep quality, and experiencing more positive emotions upon waking.

Sexism is often a stronger predictor of political attitudes than a voter’s actual gender

Status fuels narcissism and narcissism fuels the chase for status

Mental health policy is a major deciding factor for American voters, new study finds, especially to liberals, higher-income people, and those in relatively poor health.

A three-minute smartphone game can detect a subtle cognitive mechanism behind depression

Romantic partnerships often act as a buffer against loneliness for most people, but this protective association does not universally extend to asexual individuals

Minor delays in regular paychecks elevate the risk of intimate partner violence

A third grader’s afternoon restlessness predicts their chances of finishing college

Following national elections, voters rewrite their memories of the political event and distort their initial expectations to align closely with the eventual outcome

Being seen as unattractive as a teen is linked to an earlier death for women, but not for men

Feelings of anger and sadness increase trust in political statements, while joy tends to reduce political confirmation bias

Study challenges the belief that high IQ autistic individuals always struggle with daily tasks. First, autistic people can learn life skills

People with higher autistic traits may use the act of naming their emotions as a way to cope with their intense dislike of unpredictability

Psychopathy and Machiavellianism often look identical, but daily behavior suggests otherwise

Physical fitness is linked to brain health in young adults, but the effects differ by sex

Political anger fuels support for violence mainly when voters feel ignored by the system

The psychology of paradoxical thinking: Extreme arguments in favor of a controversial topic can reduce overall support

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