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In this Q&A, Penn State researchers spoke about why they compiled a book about the latest gun violence research and how statisticians and data scientists can contribute their expertise in working with ...
UCLA researchers have discovered two powerful influences that help guide how the human brain forms before birth. Radial glia, stem cells responsible for producing much of the cerebral cortex, change their behavior…
A Spanish study found a surprising association between cats and childhood mental-health problems, but researchers stress the findings do not prove causation.
Ebola outbreaks place extraordinary demands on the people tasked with containing them. The ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following cross-border ...
It’s become a familiar TikTok trope. A millennial walks into a coffee shop and tries to order something. There are countless iterations, but the basic dynamic is the same: The cashier responds with a gawp
Analyzing data from over 485,000 people, researchers found that habitual consumers of four or more caffeinated drinks sleep slightly less. Surprisingly, this shorter sleep features increased depth, suggesting our bodies…
Taking a long time to fall asleep during pregnancy is associated with slightly lower offspring intelligence scores at age four. New research points to specific metabolic chemicals in the blood that may link prenatal rest…
Are men and women becoming more alike? New research analyzing global survey data finds that differences in key economic preferences, such as trust and risk tolerance, are significantly smaller among younger generations…
New research reveals that relying too heavily on generative artificial intelligence can erode critical thinking, memory, and social skills. However, using the technology thoughtfully as a collaborative tool might…
Scientists have mapped the reading brain, finding that genetics set the foundation for processing sounds and meaning. Meanwhile, the physical act of reading practice actually thickens specific brain regions and optimizes…
People with alcohol use disorder experience automatic emotional reactions to alcohol-related images that disrupt their decision-making processes. New research shows the brain attempts to offset these cognitive…
A new study shows that a tailored, low-intensity exercise program can provide lasting relief for people with fibromyalgia. Brain scans suggest these improvements are linked to metabolic changes in the cerebellum, a…
In addition, toxoplasmosis is more common in cats than in other animals. This infection – caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can be transmitted to humans – is linked to behavioural ...
A recent study highlights that mindfulness-based programs can significantly lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and enhance cardiovascular health in high-risk individuals.
German college students who tried psychedelics for the first time showed slight increases in openness over a year. However, researchers say these minor personality shifts may simply reflect broader novelty-seeking…
For years, researchers believed a specific facial ratio signaled male aggression and dominance. A new evaluation overturns this idea, showing that facial proportions do not differ between sexes, but absolute facial width…
A new study using artificial intelligence to analyze street-level images finds that visually enclosed neighborhoods—framed by trees and buildings—are linked to longer sleep and less insomnia, likely because these areas…
… “There are philosophers who think that everything, including stones and rocks, are conscious,” said Alison Gopnik, a professor of psychology who is part of the A.I. research group at the University of California…
Mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorder affect brain structure. Thanks to a KNAW Ter Meulen Grant ...
A new study finds everyday happiness tracks a single mindset — that your choices are actually yours. Here's what that does to your mood, and where it backfires.
With the spotlight on postpartum mental health amid the Lindsay Clancy trial, the medical director of Allegheny Health Network’s Women’s Behavioral Health Clinic said many people are “suffering in ...
New research reveals that living in a democracy is linked to better mental health, primarily because it fulfills a basic psychological need for autonomy. The subjective experience of political freedom matters more than…
Littering behavior is often influenced by a combination of perceived control and social signals rather than merely a lack of awareness. This connection to nature also significantly affects intentions ...
A new study suggests that regular treadmill running can fully reverse memory loss and reduce toxic brain plaques in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits appear linked to a specific cellular pathway that boosts…
Psychiatric disorders present in patients with inflammatory bowel disease both before and after diagnosis, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.“Earlier studies ...
A large observational study indicates that girls fed human milk as infants tend to experience a later onset of puberty compared to those fed exclusively with infant formula, highlighting potential long-term effects of…
A new study reveals that female mice experience a surge in stress hormones after ketamine anesthesia, prompting immune cells to rewire the brain. The findings highlight profound sex differences in how the brain recovers…
When asked to design two ideal romantic partners, most people prefer two well-rounded matches. However, differences emerge when people plan to invest their time and resources unequally between relationships, revealing…
People often overestimate how much their political opponents despise them. But new research suggests that tweaking your daily news diet could help correct these toxic assumptions and unexpectedly foster a sense of…
A small study in mice reveals that administering a psychedelic compound before an immune challenge can prevent severe brain inflammation. The findings suggest these drugs might prime the nervous system to resist…
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