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A child’s genetic profile for ADHD can predict their parents’ risk of separation

Brain scans reveal how recurrent depression leaves a lasting mark on the amygdala

Tracking brain waves reveals a surprising twist in how different generations form social bonds

Are gender differences really power differences? Large-scale analysis finds strong behavioral parallels

How anxiety and face gender shape emotional processing in children

A specific facial proportion shapes our assumptions about men’s parenting styles

How a parent’s motivation influences their child’s writing skills

Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people

How personality and social context shape adolescent loneliness

Semaglutide may protect against psychiatric disorders independent of weight loss

The surprising link between prosocial motivation and dark creativity

Family environments shape authoritarian traits differently than dominance preferences

New psychology research reveals why people tend to hide their successes and share their failures

Escitalopram reduces anger and irritability in premenstrual dysphoric disorder, study finds

A clever psychological test reveals the subtle detail that makes us want to work harder

Different video game genres alter brain activity and enhance cognition in unique ways

Having multiple partners does not compromise sexual health, large study finds

Adolescent narcissism brings brief popularity but not likeability among peers, study finds

A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap

Federal science funding cuts push young U.S. researchers to consider moving abroad

Daily stress predicts nighttime wakefulness through cognitive arousal

Problematic dating app and pornography use are linked to a weaker sense of meaning in romantic love

Disrupting specific dopamine neurons in fruit flies erases long-term memories by ruining sleep

Massive study reveals a “physical activity paradox” in dementia risk

A six-decade study links teenage school anxiety to late-life memory complaints

A moderate dose of beer reduces your willingness to help others in pain

Researchers tracked 43,000 women for 14 years. Here’s what happened to their political views as gender equality improved.

Scientists thought “intensive parenting” was driving down birth rates. They found the exact opposite.

Study maps the strategies women use to defend against sexual violence

The brain’s fuel system rapidly recovers after you stop heavy drinking

Getting a smartphone before age 13 linked to worse mental health in young adulthood

Chronic shame may drive destructive thought patterns in abuse survivors

Creatine improves muscle mass and cognitive function in older adults even without exercise

Shyness makes facial expressions seem more intense, but only in certain cultures

Scientists show that virtual reality illusions can physically cool down your real body

Nostalgia for past loves can surprisingly boost current relationship satisfaction

Analyzing infant cries to detect autism shows potential, but definitive evidence is still lacking

Self-perceived romantic desirability is strongly linked to overall self-esteem

Cognitive biases and emotional triggers make AI-generated images highly deceptive

New study reveals how depression twists our perception of fairness

The psychological link between making sense of life and avoiding depression

People with narcissistic traits generate more original and malicious ideas for revenge, study finds

Struggling to find “the one”? A new psychology study says the problem might be your underlying motivation

Earlier menopause is linked to faster memory decline and earlier Alzheimer’s onset

How cognitive shortcuts fuel American political divisions

Brain damage reveals how a specific region generates mind-wandering

Over half the risk for postpartum psychosis is tied to genetics, large study finds

Breast size dissatisfaction does not lower a mother’s confidence in breastfeeding

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