Actors of Disinformation: Issuers and Recipients of Hoaxes in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The landscape of modern American politics has undergone a profound structural shift, one where the boundaries between verified truth and strategic fabrication have blurred into standard electoral practice. During the…

Mystical experiences in virtual reality 2: Fantasy versus realism and psychophysiological correlates

For decades, the induction of profound spiritual awakenings, moments of deep cosmic unity, and transformative self-transcendence has largely remained the exclusive domain of intensive, long-term meditation practices, sensory deprivation, or…

Partisans Misperceive and Are Influenced by Dynamic Norms

Political polarization has long been identified as one of the most formidable challenges facing modern democracies, driving institutional gridlock, societal friction, and deep-seated animosity between opposing political factions. While much…

Hormone therapy before frozen embryo transfer is tied to larger babies but not to differences in early childhood IQ

As assisted reproductive technology continues to evolve and reshape modern family planning, medical researchers are increasingly turning their attention to the long-term developmental outcomes of children born through these specialized…

Pilot study of psilocybin in patients with post-treatment lyme disease

A novel pilot study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has yielded promising yet preliminary insights into the potential utility of psilocybin-assisted therapy for individuals…

Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial hypothalamic steroidogenic factor-1 neurons mediates improvements in endurance

The traditional paradigm of exercise physiology has long maintained that physical stamina is a story written entirely in the periphery of the human body. When an organism engages in rigorous…

Curious people, resilient minds? The role of a curious personality in cognitive reserve and cognitive abilities

As modern societies experience unprecedented demographic shifts toward aging populations, the scientific community faces an increasingly urgent mandate: understanding why some individuals maintain sharp cognitive faculties well into their twilight…

Gut and oral microbiota composition is associated with psychopathic personality: a cross-sectional study

The human body operates as a complex ecosystem, hosting trillions of microorganisms that extend far beyond simple digestion and immune defense. Recent scientific inquiry has increasingly focused on the bidirectional…

American Public Support for Political Violence Declined Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections Despite Heightened Partisan Tensions

Public anxieties concerning an imminent surge in domestic political violence leading up to the 2026 midterm elections may be largely unfounded, according to a recent nationally representative survey. Despite an…

Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods May Significantly Alleviate Symptoms of Depression According to New UCSF Research

A groundbreaking preliminary study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has provided compelling evidence that a significant reduction in the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)…