Positivity bias skews the scientific record by favoring positive results. Understanding the drivers and impact of such bias provides a foundation for creating solutions.

Springer Nature’s new policy reflects the fact that the key question is not whether AI was used but how its risks are managed, says Ellie Gendle

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When universities ask their staff to do more with less, is it really a test of individual fortitude? Rachelle McKay explains why we should stop praising endurance

Chronic stress and perceived social support may play a role in how memory and thinking abilities change with age, according to a new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medici...

A recent field experiment on Reddit reveals why a vocal minority dominates online political discussions, finding that toxic environments silence the majority while fueling the most active users.

A Nature investigation reveals a network of organizations that have been building their ranks through deceptive practices.

Weather patterns such as extreme heat and storm conditions have been linked to migraine attacks, and research shows those environmental conditions are becoming more common.

From southern Africa to the Amazon, the risks are mounting and the window for action is rapidly closing.

In this chapter, we review cultural differences in people’s attitudes about competition, why cultures differ in competition, and how they compete in different w

AI agents could soon become indistinguishable from humans online. New research suggests “personhood credentials” could protect people against digital imposters.

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APS President Pamela Davis-Kean outlines her plenary topics for the 2027 APS Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington.

Pregnancy is often one of the biggest emotional and physical transitions in a woman's life. Alongside the well-known physical changes, many women also experience shifts in mood and mental health durin...

The pop psycholgist’s new book seems to betray a lurking fear of others’ criticism – about his Epstein links, his manosphere admirers and his discredited former field of study, writes Virginia Heffern...

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A new study of 95 countries reveals that higher education—not wealth—makes individuals globally more culturally similar to Western nations. This raises concerns about the accuracy of psychological research that relies heavily on university students.

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Gleb Tsipursky, PhD, with psychologically-informed questions to ask around AI adoption.

The social identity approach posits that social identity fosters mutual social support within groups. However, prior research has relied almost exclusively on individual-level self-report measures, n...

The evidence challenges the assumption that lifelong antipsychotic treatment is necessary for most individuals with schizophrenia.

Systemic disrespectful and abusive behaviour sits at the heart of poor culture Working in the operating theatre can be stressful and lead to heightened emotions, frustration, and short tempered outb...

Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.

The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the northeast USA were 25 years ago today, yet mental health impacts persist.