Facial femininity of potential rivals predicts jealousy in both heterosexual and lesbian women
A comprehensive study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports has revealed significant insights into the intersection of evolutionary psychology, facial aesthetics, and romantic jealousy. The research, led by…
Exploring mechanisms behind the increasing gender gap in adolescent psychological symptoms, 2002–2022: the role of national-level gender equality
A comprehensive longitudinal study involving over 1.2 million adolescents has identified a troubling paradox in global mental health: as nations move toward greater gender equality, the psychological well-being gap between…
How “mindreading” AI detects hidden suicidal thoughts in the brains of young adults
The Challenge of Subjective Diagnosis in Mental Health For decades, the field of psychiatry has relied almost exclusively on self-reported data and behavioral observations to assess suicide risk. While clinical…
Differential impact of manic versus depressive episode recurrence on longitudinal gray matter volume changes in bipolar disorder.
The publication of this longitudinal neuroimaging study in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology marks a significant advancement in our understanding of the structural plasticity of the brain in patients living with bipolar…
Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate Affective Images Methodology and Initial Library
In a significant advancement for the field of affective science, an international consortium of 46 researchers has demonstrated that generative artificial intelligence can produce customized imagery capable of eliciting specific…
Menstrual hormones may worsen ADHD symptoms in medicated women
The Shifting Landscape of ADHD Diagnosis and Gender Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder affects approximately six percent of the global adult population, yet for decades, the clinical understanding of the condition was…
Occasional use of classic psychedelics linked to enhanced cognitive flexibility in young adults
The Modern Context of Psychedelic Research Classic psychedelics, primarily lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin (the active component in "magic mushrooms"), and mescaline, operate by agonistically interacting with serotonin receptors in…
Global experiment supports Darwin’s century-old hunch about auditory aesthetics
The Evolutionary Roots of Auditory Appeal For decades, evolutionary biologists have sought to understand why certain traits—such as the vibrant plumage of a peacock or the complex trill of a…
A parent’s mental health is linked to their teenager’s screen time and exercise habits
A comprehensive study involving over 5,000 parent-adolescent pairs in Finland has established a significant correlation between the mental well-being of parents and the lifestyle habits of their children. The research,…
















