Social media use and early adolescent brain structure: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
A comprehensive study published in the peer-reviewed journal NeuroImage has identified a significant correlation between the amount of time young adolescents spend on social media and physical alterations in the…
Psychologists map out the pathways connecting sacred beliefs to better sex
The intersection of spiritual belief and physical intimacy has long been a subject of sociological interest, yet new psychological data suggests that the way individuals frame the "meaning" of sex…
The MIND Diet and Brain Longevity Recent Findings from the Framingham Heart Study and the Evolving Science of Nutritional Neurology
For decades, the Mediterranean diet has been the gold standard for cardiovascular health, celebrated for its reliance on monounsaturated fats, lean proteins, and antioxidant-rich plant matter. However, as the global…
Reasoning does hurt: deliberation is associated with heightened levels of doubt
The human brain is a master of efficiency, often relying on rapid-fire intuitions to navigate the complexities of daily life. However, when these mental shortcuts lead to a potential error,…
Psychedelic therapy and traditional antidepressants show similar results under open-label conditions
The Methodological Crisis: The Problem of Functional Unblinding The core of the study, authored by Zachary J. Williams, Hannah Barnett, and Balázs Szigeti, addresses a fundamental "blind spot" in psychiatric…
Sleep-Based Brain Age Is Reduced in Advanced Inner Engineering Meditators
A groundbreaking study published in the peer-reviewed journal Mindfulness has revealed that individuals who consistently practice advanced meditation techniques may possess brains that are biologically younger than their chronological age.…
Prediction of self-efficacy in recognizing deepfakes based on personality traits
A landmark study published in the peer-reviewed journal F1000Research has uncovered a significant link between fundamental personality traits and an individual’s confidence in their ability to detect AI-generated deepfake videos.…
Conspiracy belief and opposition to wind farms: A longitudinal study
The global transition toward renewable energy, a cornerstone of international efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, faces a complex psychological hurdle that extends beyond engineering and logistics. A…
120-year text analysis reveals how society’s view of lawyers’ personalities has shifted
The research, led by Liang Xu, Yiwen Wu, and Zehua Jiang, provides a quantitative window into the collective psyche of the English-speaking world. The findings suggest that while lawyers have…
















