Early exposure to a high-fat diet alters how the adult brain reacts to junk food

Americans consistently overestimate the social backlash of changing their political beliefs

Early puberty provides a biological link between childhood economic disadvantage and teenage emotional struggles in girls

A new study measures the temporal distortions caused by psychedelics

Genetic factors drive the link between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status

AI generates nude images that outrank real photographs in sexual appeal, study finds

People with “dark” personality traits see the world as fundamentally meaningless

Claims about gender, behavior fall apart when samples are ethnically diverse

The psychological difference between playing video games to relax and playing to win.Researchers analyzing data from over 13000 gamers found competitive,win focused play is linked to increased anxiety,while casual motivation like enjoyment and stress relief are linked with emotional well being.

Young women open to “sugar relationships” may experience deeper psychological vulnerabilities, difficulties with emotional coping and relationship skills