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.

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, ...

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 ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have recently uncovered insights into how specific brain pathways influence cocaine addiction. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, found that ...

Men’s general intelligence is associated with better relationship investment and lower aversive behaviors, according to a study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Past research shows ...

New research published in The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine has found a link between higher omega-3 fatty acid intake and improved cognitive abilities in older adults. Analyzing data ...

A new study published in Psychological Science has found that racial minorities face challenges when building connections on social media, and these challenges persist across political affiliations.