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

Kids’ sleep schedules vary widely by culture: An international look at family approaches to children’s sleep finds that cultural norms prompt huge variation in bed times, total rest, and more.

Facial appearance can shape parole and recidivism judgments. "Criminal"-looking faces were judged less deserving of parole and more likely to reoffend

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

Genetic architecture of postpartum psychosis: from common to rare genetic variation

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

Teenagers who perceived that their parental figures were often distracted by their phones were much more likely to demonstrate an insecure attachment style, which makes it harder to form healthy relationships and is associated with poorer mental and physical health

Research has found children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop emotional and behavioural difficulties later in childhood

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

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

Major life changes following psychedelic use: A retrospective survey among people using psychedelics naturalistically

Adults with ADHD may pay high price to mask traits and fit in

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

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

U-Michigan-led study finds bicultural stress among adolescents from immigrant families is associated with depression, anxiety, substance use, lower self-esteem and poorer physical health outcomes

Planning to hit the gym with friends offers an extra boost

Christian beliefs in divinely ordained roles for men and women are strongly tied to support for national population growth and restrictions on reproductive rights

Meta-analysis of Vitamin D RCTs for diagnosed depression - supplementation significantly outperformed placebo for symptoms of depression

Not All Practice Is Created Equal: Longitudinal evidence from over 40,000 chess players shows that when it comes to learning, deliberate practice matters more than accumulation of experience.

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

A new study of interpretations of Trump’s and Harris’ statements among Republican and Democrat voters suggests that we may arrive at different conclusions from the same statement, depending on who the speaker is and how much trust we grant them.

Canada faces surge in social anxiety

In a biggest study of it's kind (693,869 people), it identified 74 locations in the genome where genetic differences were linked to anxiety symptoms

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

Harsh critics are the most loyal fans of video game brands

Party affiliation matters when it comes to dating in the US

Mental health is emerging as a source of political identity, particularly among younger (Gen Z) and more liberal Americans

Strong approval of the National Rifle Association is linked to support for political violence

New study found Republican voters continue to penalize candidates for being gay and for being even slightly gender nonconforming

Men, more than women, view cross-sex friendships as potential mating opportunities, supporting the popular belief that men are more likely than women to feel they have been friend-zoned

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