Mental health risks of cannabis addiction depend heavily on age
The Evolution of Cannabis Use and Legalization in the United States The findings arrive at a pivotal moment in American history. Products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant have been…
Conspiracy Theories and Online Dating: It’s a (Mis)match!
New empirical research suggests that individuals who disclose a belief in conspiracy theories on their online dating profiles face a significant "social penalty," resulting in fewer matches and more negative…
Thinking – Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI is Reshaping Human Reasoning and the Rise of Cognitive Surrender
A groundbreaking research paper from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has introduced a new paradigm in the study of human-computer interaction, identifying a psychological phenomenon termed “cognitive…
A One-Year longitudinal study on Surrender to God assessed during addiction treatment.
A groundbreaking longitudinal study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors Reports has revealed a significant divergence between how conscious and subconscious religious coping mechanisms influence long-term recovery from substance use…
Spike in brain attacking autoantibodies linked to early COVID-19 pandemic
The findings, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain and Behavior, provide critical insights into the relationship between respiratory viruses and neuro-immunological complications. By analyzing thousands of patient samples, the…
When Everyday Tasks Become Harder: Early Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease and the Evolution of Cognitive Diagnosis
For many older adults, the architecture of daily life is built upon a foundation of deeply ingrained routines. The morning ritual of brewing coffee, the monthly cycle of paying bills,…
Wanting Beauty, Fearing Beauty: Mate Preference, Intimacy, Deception, and the Femme Fatale
The archetype of the "femme fatale"—the captivating but lethal woman who leads men to their doom—has long been dismissed by some social scientists as a byproduct of patriarchal societies or…
Trajectories of Psychological Outcomes During the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
The 2024 United States presidential election served as a profound catalyst for psychological shifts within the American electorate, according to a comprehensive 20-week longitudinal study. Published in the journal Personality…
Narcissism Runs in Families Due to Genetics: An Extended Twin Family Analysis
A paradigm-shifting study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science has fundamentally challenged long-held assumptions regarding the developmental origins of narcissism. Conducted by a team of researchers led…
Synchronous activation of striatal cholinergic interneurons induces local serotonin release
The human brain functions as a complex orchestra of chemical signals, where the precise timing and location of neurotransmitter release determine everything from basic motor functions to the most intricate…
















