A recent experiment found that physical attractiveness does not protect internet trolls from judgment. When encountering online misogyny, users rely on the severity of the message itself rather than being swayed by the perpetrator's profile picture.

People with a strong preference for intensely sweet tastes tend to choose immediate, smaller rewards over delayed ones. New research suggests this impatience is largely explained by a general aversion to risk rather than an overpowering desire for rewards.

Researchers exploring Functional Neurological Disorder found that while genetics alone don't explain the condition, epigenetic markers and salivary oxytocin levels interact in ways that align with a patient's history of childhood trauma.

People who view the world as devoid of meaning are more likely to support political violence. A new study suggests that simple exercises to find everyday meaning could help reduce these violent extremist intentions.

Researchers have successfully trained computer models to decode the structure of imagined melodies from human brain waves. By tracking relative pitch, the models reconstructed the melodic contours of silent songs directly from neural recordings.

Winning a lottery prize of about $140,000 made single Swedish men roughly 30 percent more likely to marry within five years. For married women, a similar windfall nearly doubled the short-term risk of divorce.

A comprehensive analysis of multi-decade global data shows that countries with more generous welfare systems and social safety nets tend to experience longer life expectancies, more healthy life years, and lower maternal mortality rates.

Public claims have linked newborn circumcision and the pain reliever acetaminophen to autism. A new study of nearly 2,800 boys found no link between circumcision and autism, and acetaminophen was rarely given to the infants.

Taking psychedelics on the Fourth of July is linked to decreased support for partisan violence, while using them during political conventions shows the opposite effect. A new study suggests the broader cultural mood heavily influences a psychedelic experience.

People can infer gender from faces, bodies, and even objects. A small brain-scanning study suggests these cues are processed across many overlapping regions, with one area in the right temporal lobe possibly acting as a shared hub.

A recent study of 344 incarcerated adults reveals that narcissistic traits fuel psychopathic tendencies through calculating, manipulative behavior. The research highlights how dark personality traits blend into survival tactics behind bars, particularly among women.

When politics comes up in small group chats, people often adjust their stated opinions to match the dominant viewpoint. New research using AI-simulated conversations reveals that social pressure can easily sway how we express our political beliefs.

A recent study reveals that parents of transgender youth experienced worsening mental health and heightened anxiety following the 2025 presidential inauguration. The research highlights the immediate emotional toll that shifting political climates take on families.

Young adults experiencing depression and social anxiety might benefit from learning how to salsa dance. A new study indicates that an eight-week salsa program significantly reduced depressive symptoms and boosted daily happiness.

In a small psilocybin trial for alcohol use disorder, people who stayed alcohol-free three months later tended to describe an inner dialogue during their session, while those who returned to drinking talked more about sensations and visions.

New research reveals that three-dimensional logos can increase brand trust and purchase likelihood by mimicking physical objects. However, this design advantage disappears when the logo is placed on a cluttered background or represents an abstract service.

A new analysis of the 2024 U.S. presidential election reveals how TikTok’s design encourages candidates to use short, emotional, and performance-based videos. The study highlights how algorithmic platforms favor rapid entertainment and visual spectacle over detailed policy discussions.

A meta-analysis of over 43,000 individuals reveals how entrepreneurial passion translates into business success through self-efficacy and persistence, proving most vital in economies where institutional support is scarce.

The orgasm gap shows up in Italy too: men reported more frequent orgasms than women. Among women, orgasm frequency was more closely tied to sexual satisfaction and oral sex, a new study finds.

Male managers who have a first daughter tend to hire more women and raise female employees' share of earnings, according to new research. The shift happens almost immediately and has no detectable impact on company performance.

A new study reveals how dopamine and insulin receptors interact in the brain's emotional center to regulate compulsive eating. These findings offer biological clues to the strong link between food addiction and metabolic diseases like diabetes.

Evolutionary psychologists have often argued that richer, more egalitarian societies amplify innate differences between men and women. However, two decades-long studies of Americans suggest otherwise, finding that rising wealth and gender equality do not widen the psychological divide.

Watching footage of local retail crime prompted liberal voters to adopt stricter, more conservative criminal justice policies. However, a recent psychological experiment reveals that these fear-induced policy shifts did not alter the voters' broader political identities.

While celebrities often champion liberal causes, their biggest fans might lean another way. New research indicates that intense celebrity admiration is consistently linked to traditionalism and a desire to submit to dominant authorities.

Children who spent their earliest years in Romanian orphanages showed lasting differences in how their brain activity matured through adolescence, a long-running study finds. These differences tracked with poorer attention and self-control, and foster care did not erase them.

During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, politicians and anonymous users openly used disinformation as a campaign strategy. A new study reveals who spread these hoaxes, how they shared them, and who was targeted by the fabricated claims.

A meta-analysis of 121,728 participants finds that problematic pornography use is most strongly linked to craving and sexual shame, with smaller links to depression and loneliness. How strong these links appear may depend on the measure used.

What actually lands a PhD student a tenure-track professorship? A new study suggests a candidate's publication record, research field, and demographic identity are much stronger predictors of hiring success than the prestige of their university.

New research suggests that young women who received objectifying messages from their families growing up are more likely to view themselves as objects, a mindset linked to difficulties communicating sexual desires and experiencing orgasm.

Virtual reality headsets might offer a reliable way to induce profound feelings of unity and awe typically associated with deep spiritual practices or psychedelics, providing researchers with a new tool to study human consciousness.

Evaluating the health records of over 2.5 million children, researchers found no evidence that receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine before age two increases the risk of a childhood autism diagnosis.

New research shows that feeling your social group is ignored by society triggers deep anger and anxiety. These emotions can lead to political mobilization, a desire for strong leaders, and support for punitive policies.

A recent study indicates that Americans with lower cognitive ability scores tend to be more likely to embrace Christian nationalism. The findings suggest the ideology’s appeal is linked to underlying ...

We often overestimate how divided our political opponents are from us. New research shows that highlighting shared trajectories of opinion change can soften partisan animosity, provided we don't dwell on today’s existing political gaps.

While test scores predict classroom success for West Point cadets, a new meta-analysis reveals that the personality trait of conscientiousness is the best indicator of future military leadership performance.

Children conceived through frozen embryo transfers using hormone therapy show similar early childhood intelligence scores to those conceived via natural cycles, according to a new study, despite a higher rate of unusually large babies.

A recent brain imaging study reveals that the reward system is hyper-connected to other social networks in autistic individuals. This heightened integration correlates with social communication differences and overlaps with specific genetic and chemical markers.

New research indicates that adolescents who begin using cannabis may experience slower cognitive development than their non-using peers. While future users often start with slightly higher cognitive scores in late childhood, their rate of mental improvement falls behind.

People report greater satisfaction and a stronger desire to work together again when negotiating with women, even when gender is anonymous and financial terms are identical. The advantage stems from communication habits that prioritize mutual trust.

Up to one in five Lyme patients keep experiencing symptoms after antibiotics. A new pilot study suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy might help, with symptom burden 40% lower six months later, though larger controlled trials are needed.

Political liberals strongly condemn prejudice, but new research shows this changes when antisemitism is justified by criticism of Israel. These left-leaning rationalizations act as a social shield, making the speaker appear as a political ally rather than a bigot.

A new study suggests that curious people build more "cognitive reserve" through higher education and mentally stimulating hobbies. However, this curiosity didn't translate into higher scores on cognitive tests among the healthy adults studied.

Building physical stamina isn't just about training your muscles. A new study reveals that specific cells in the brain coordinate the body's metabolic adaptations to exercise, playing a central role in boosting athletic endurance over time.

A new study tracking the 24-hour habits of hybrid workers reveals that remote days feature more sleep but significantly more sedentary time, as employees trade active commutes and office standing for extended periods of sitting.

New research challenges the idea that loneliness acts as a helpful alarm bell. A 6-year study found that feeling lonely does not motivate isolated children to reconnect, and both issues independently harm future mental health and career prospects.

Despite fears that artificial intelligence would freeze entry-level hiring, federal labor data shows that recent college graduates experienced normal seasonal unemployment rates through the summer of 2026, with remote work presenting a more measurable hurdle.

People experiencing high levels of daily stress are more likely to have negative emotions during their dreams. A recent study found that daytime coping mechanisms do not seem to alter this nighttime emotional carryover.

A new AI tool that analyzes MRI scans in fine detail reveals that the human brain does not age evenly. Some regions appear to age faster than others, with these differences becoming more pronounced in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Specific bacteria in the human gut and mouth, along with digestive byproducts, are associated with psychopathic personality traits. The findings suggest the microbiome might influence how humans process emotions and regulate impulsive behavior.

As women gain economic independence, never-married men without college degrees are showing increased hostility toward feminists. Researchers suggest this "mate-value backlash," rooted in romantic insecurity, has fueled support for right-wing populism and Donald Trump.