A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reveals a surprising link between mystical experiences induced by the psychedelic compound DMT and specific patterns of heart activity.

MIT researchers found that AI chatbots can reduce belief in conspiracy theories through fact-based conversations. The study suggests AI could be a powerful tool in countering misinformation, though ...

A recent study published in Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications sheds light on why some people are more likely to change their beliefs after being presented with corrections to ...

Does Donald Trump speak differently from other modern U.S. presidents? A new study in PNAS Nexus suggests he does. By applying machine learning to a vast array of speeches—from debates to campaign ...

In a recent study published in American Politics Research, political scientists examined a unique 2024 primary election race in Alabama’s First Congressional District, where two sitting members of ...

A recent neuroimaging study conducted in China suggests that a higher body mass index is associated with reduced brain volume and increased damage to white matter. Published in Health Data Science, ...

Vladimir Hedrih is a full professor of psychology at the University of Niš in Serbia with almost two decades of research and teaching experience. His fields of research and expertise include ...

Eric is the founder, publisher, and editor of PsyPost. He has more than 10 years of experience working in journalism and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bradley University.

What makes someone more likely to support political violence? According to a recent study in Injury Epidemiology, the answer might lie in their social connections. A new longitudinal study links dark ...

Neurons in the hippocampus, known as "concept cells," respond to both specific nouns and pronouns that refer to those nouns, suggesting these cells help link and update concepts during language ...

A natural experiment born out of the COVID-19 pandemic’s supply chain disruptions has allowed scientists in Japan to uncover the causal effects of video gaming on mental health. The findings upend ...

In a recent study published in Political Research Quarterly, researchers explored the growing trend of Republican elites using the term “Democrat Party” instead of the correct “Democratic Party.” This ...