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Scientists thought “intensive parenting” was driving down birth rates. They found the exact opposite

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New study finds that the brain's energy system rapidly recovers in alcoholics just a few weeks after they stop drinking

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Comedy is funnier when it is easier to process, new psychology study finds

45 days ago psypost.org psychology

Six decades of research suggest people are more likely to join protests because of social connections and group ties than personal grievances alone, highlighting the powerful role of social networks in collective action.

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A new evolutionary theory suggests that consciousness did not simply emerge from high intelligence, but rather evolved as a distinct adaptation to help fragile organisms coordinate competing survival needs and manage self-maintenance under threat.

27 days ago psypost.org neuroscience

A new study reveals that individuals with dark personality traits tend to achieve greater creative success because they possess a highly analytical, self-directed thinking style that allows them to bypass social norms and external constraints.

36 days ago psypost.org psychology

The diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide was found to calm brain inflammation and accelerate cellular recovery in mice, suggesting it could potentially protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease

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First human trial of psilocin since the 1960s reveals better tolerability than psilocybin

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Men and women have different perceptions of how often young women experience sexual objectification, with men sometimes estimating higher frequencies than women themselves report

34 days ago psypost.org psychology

Harsh parenting predicts teenage depression and aggression through different types of repetitive thinking

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