New study sheds light on how going braless alters public perceptions of a woman

Scientists just revealed a strange quirk in how we exit train stations. We tend to follow the same walking path as the person directly in front of us

People with higher levels of everyday anxiety tend to experience more intense self-blaming emotions, along with specific changes in how their brain networks communicate

Millions of adults in the United States have seriously considered shooting another person at some point in their lives, representing a massive and previously unmeasured group at risk of committing armed violence.

Study suggests that different substances have different associations with criminal behavior and police arrests

ChatGPT’s free version is 26 times more likely to respond inappropriately to psychotic delusions

Taking psychedelic substances with a romantic partner is associated with a deeper sense of mutual understanding and enhanced relationship quality

Men objectify women more when sexually aroused, regardless of their underlying personality traits

New study shows how Nazi-era propaganda influences present-day attitudes

Dreams and daydreams share unexpected patterns of bizarreness

Caffeine alters the human brain’s electrical braking system: Consuming an amount of caffeine equivalent to two cups of coffee enhances the brain’s ability to temporarily quiet its own motor signals in response to sensory input.

Moderate to heavy drinking tends to be associated with increased bodily inflammation, even for individuals who maintain a highly nutritious diet

Lithium salts have shown promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease by preventing certain proteins in the brain from clumping together

US police violence tended to be higher when average monthly temperatures exceeded 20.3°C (68.5°F)

Romantic rejection does not hurt more than platonic rejection

Scientists discover a hydraulic link between the abdomen and the brain

How couples divide household chores is linked to women’s sexual desire, but it depends on personal beliefs about gender roles

Real world outcomes support the benefits of psychedelic therapy for severe depression

Narcissists tend to view God as a punishing figure who owes them special favors

New study shows it's intelligence, not shared skills or rhythm, that link math & music talents together

Brooding (getting stuck in passive, repetitive, negative thought loops) identified as a major driver of bedtime procrastination, alongside physical markers of stress

Growing up in a disadvantaged environment not only hinders cognitive development but also weakens a person’s default willingness to trust others later in life

Updating Wikipedia pages boosts public trust in scientific organizations, study finds

Fox News viewership linked to belief in a racist conspiracy theory

Video gaming often sparks debate over harms and benefits

Breastfeeding may give babies early practice in self-control, longitudinal study suggests

Only 56% of Americans reported feeling satisfied with their sex life over the past year

Weight-loss drug semaglutide reduces heavy alcohol drinking in new clinical trial

New-onset loneliness triggers an accelerated drop in cognitive health

People experience the strongest romantic jealousy when they watch their partner give resources to a potential rival, regardless of gender

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