Popular psychology task fails to link heartbeat perception with anxiety and depression
Understanding Interoception and the Heartbeat Counting Task Interoception is often described as the "sixth sense." It is the process by which the nervous system maps the internal state of the…
When cognitive offloading becomes dependence: how AI dependence mediates the pathway from academic stress to burnout and anxiety
The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence into higher education has sparked a profound shift in how students approach their coursework, but new psychological research suggests that this technological shift…
The Artists’ Brain: A Data Fusion Approach to Characterize the Neural Bases of Professional Visual Artists
The quest to understand the biological foundations of human creativity has long occupied the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. While the ability to sketch or paint is a common human…
Artificial intelligence accurately charts sleep stages without intrusive brain sensors
The current paradigm of sleep assessment relies heavily on polysomnography (PSG). While effective, PSG is an intensive procedure that requires patients to be tethered to dozens of sensors, including electroencephalogram…
The Paradox of Popularity: Korean Culture’s Global Ascent Meets Persistent Anti-Asian Racism in America
In an unprecedented global phenomenon, "Koreanness" has transcended national borders to become a symbol of contemporary cool, captivating audiences worldwide across diverse domains from K-pop and K-dramas to K-movies, K-food,…
Sociology Uncovers the Networked Anatomy of Comedy, Leveraging ‘The Office’ as a Case Study
Recent sociological research is shedding new light on the intricate mechanisms behind successful comedy, proposing that the structural arrangement of social relationships within a narrative can be a crucial ingredient…
The Preprint Problem: Fringe, Genetically Informed Studies of Group Differences in Behavior Housed on Open Science Platforms
The rapid evolution of the open science movement, designed to democratize knowledge and accelerate the pace of academic discovery, has inadvertently created a gateway for the resurgence of scientific racism.…
Locking Down ISIS – Sociological Images
The unprecedented global health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly altered the landscape of social behaviors worldwide, impacting everything from daily interactions and economic activity to civic engagement and…
Navigating Modern Romance: The Disproportionate Challenges and Urgent Need for Safety for Transgender Individuals in Dating
Sociologists have increasingly turned their attention to the evolving landscape of modern dating, encompassing phenomena like hookup culture and the pervasive influence of dating applications. However, a significant gap in…
The Hardwood Paradox: How Systemic Discrimination Forged Basketball’s Enduring Legacy in African American Culture
Walking down 135th Street in Harlem, the rhythmic thud of a basketball against asphalt cuts through the urban symphony. It’s a familiar sound, an auditory beacon drawing you toward a…
















