Diverging Effects of Deliberation: How Perceived Thoughtfulness About Political Issues Affects Character Judgments
In an era defined by deep partisan divides and escalating political hostility, a new psychological study reveals that taking the time to carefully weigh political options before taking a stance…
Politically Salient Events May Modulate Effects of Naturalistic Psychedelic Use on Support for Partisan Violence
The psychological impact of classic psychedelics has long been understood by researchers to be heavily dependent on immediate environmental conditions. However, a novel study published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychedelic…
SORLA up-regulation suppresses pathological effects in aged tauopathy mouse brain
Recent scientific breakthroughs published in the journal Science Advances have illuminated a promising new pathway for combating the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Researchers at the Sanford…
Knocking at the Doors of Perception: Relating LSD Effects on Low-Frequency Fluctuations and Regional Homogeneity to Receptor Densities in fMRI.
The publication of this research in the European Journal of Neuroscience marks a significant milestone in the field of neuropharmacology, as a team of Italian researchers has provided a detailed…
Pre-trauma hair cortisol moderates adverse childhood experience and hypothalamic volume effects on stress symptoms after adult trauma.
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry has unveiled a complex biological interplay that determines why some individuals develop persistent post-traumatic stress symptoms while others remain resilient. The…
An international mega-analysis of psychedelic drug effects on brain circuit function
A comprehensive international analysis combining brain imaging data from multiple independent studies has identified a definitive and common pattern in how psychedelic drugs alter communication between different brain networks. Published…
Life satisfaction effects of national identity global identity and their interactions
A comprehensive analysis published in the journal Scientific Reports has revealed a significant correlation between how individuals identify with their nation and the world at large and their overall level…
Lights, Camera, Inaction? The Effects of Gavel-to-Gavel Floor Coverage on U.S. State Legislatures
The widespread introduction of video cameras and livestreaming technology into state legislative chambers has failed to alter the fundamental voting behavior of politicians or exacerbate political polarization, according to a…
It: Welcome to Derry Pushes Practical Effects to New Terrors
The chilling debut of HBO’s prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry, has audiences questioning the very fabric of on-screen horror. While the show masterfully blends digital artistry with visceral practical…
















