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Asexual women tend to prioritize different traits in a partner compared to heterosexual women A recent paper in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests asexual women tend to prioritize emotional closeness over sexual experience in partners. This provides evidence that human relationship goals follow different paths when sexual attraction is absent.

Asexual women tend to prioritize different traits in a partner compared to heterosexual women

The psychological reason why dark humor isn’t for everyone Humor is often called the best medicine, but a new study reveals the prescription matters. While lighthearted comedy universally reduces anxiety, exposure to dark humor actually spikes stress levels in people who don’t naturally prefer it.

The psychological reason why dark humor isn’t for everyone

Broad claims about gender and behavior fall apart when studies include ethnically diverse samples Behavioral economics relies heavily on studies of Western, educated people. A recent analysis provides evidence that ignoring racial diversity within the United States has led to flawed generalizations about how different groups make decisions.

Broad claims about gender and behavior fall apart when studies include ethnically diverse samples

New research on acquired aphantasia pinpoints specific brain network responsible for visual imagination People who lose their visual imagination after a stroke share damage to a single neural circuit. A new analysis maps these rare injuries to pinpoint the exact brain network that generates our internal visual world.

New research on acquired aphantasia pinpoints specific brain network responsible for visual imagination

X’s feed algorithm shifts users’ political opinions to the right, new study finds Feed algorithms are not politically neutral. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature, using the algorithmic feed on X shifted users' political views toward conservative positions and permanently altered their online environment.

X’s feed algorithm shifts users’ political opinions to the right, new study finds

Self-interest, not spontaneous generosity, drives equality among Hadza hunter-gatherers A new study published in PNAS Nexus suggests that the famous equality seen in some hunter-gatherer societies might be driven more by self-interest and demanding a fair share than by a natural desire to be generous.

Self-interest, not spontaneous generosity, drives equality among Hadza hunter-gatherers

Entitled and exploitative people are more likely to treat others as objects, study finds What kind of person views others as easily replaceable objects? A recent study uncovers the core personality traits behind objectification, highlighting the roles of selfishness, low agreeableness, and a surprising lack of intellectual openness.

Entitled and exploitative people are more likely to treat others as objects, study finds

Brain scans of Buddhist monks reveal how different meditation styles alter consciousness By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how our minds balance strict order and total chaos. These shifts make neural activity more adaptable and less predictable over time.

Brain scans of Buddhist monks reveal how different meditation styles alter consciousness

Republican rhetoric on mass shootings does not change public opinion on gun reform New research shows that changing how lawmakers discuss mass shootings has little effect on voter beliefs. Most Americans already support various firearm restrictions, and their entrenched views do not shift when politicians alter their public messaging.

Republican rhetoric on mass shootings does not change public opinion on gun reform

Psychologists test the popular belief that you must love yourself to love a partner Popular advice claims you must love yourself before loving someone else. New research reveals that specific habits of self-care actually do foster better intimacy and commitment in romantic relationships.

Psychologists test the popular belief that you must love yourself to love a partner

Multiple childhood traumas linked to highly interconnected addictive behaviors in adulthood Experiencing multiple childhood traumas doesn't just increase the risk of a single addiction. A new study suggests it creates a dense, interconnected web of overlapping substance and behavioral addictions that reinforce one another in adulthood.

Multiple childhood traumas linked to highly interconnected addictive behaviors in adulthood

War leaves most adults in Gaza with severe mental health conditions Most adults in the Gaza Strip are experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and trauma. New research highlights an urgent need for widespread psychiatric support.

War leaves most adults in Gaza with severe mental health conditions

Childhood ADHD medication is linked to slight changes in adult height and weight A large study reveals that using methylphenidate to treat childhood behavioral conditions is associated with minor changes in adult body mass and height.

Childhood ADHD medication is linked to slight changes in adult height and weight

Growing up with solid cooking fuels linked to long-term brain health risks Breathing indoor air pollution during childhood tends to be linked to worse memory in older adulthood. A new study suggests that improving access to clean energy early in life might help protect the brain as it ages.

Growing up with solid cooking fuels linked to long-term brain health risks

Your relationship dynamic plays a bigger role in jealousy than your personality, new study shows A new study published in Personal Relationships suggests that a person's level of relationship jealousy remains fairly steady over time with a specific partner, but can shift significantly when they enter a new relationship.

Your relationship dynamic plays a bigger role in jealousy than your personality, new study shows

Problematic TikTok use correlates with social anxiety and daily cognitive errors Researchers observed a link between a constant fear of missing out, addictive TikTok habits, and everyday memory errors. These findings suggest that short video platforms share a unique relationship with how our minds maintain focus.

Problematic TikTok use correlates with social anxiety and daily cognitive errors

Psychology study shows how a “fixed mindset” helps socially anxious people New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found that believing others' opinions won't easily change reduces mental exhaustion and helps socially anxious people navigate interactions with ease.

Psychology study shows how a “fixed mindset” helps socially anxious people

Dark personality traits are linked to the consumption of violent pornography Individuals who exhibit dark personality traits spend more time consuming violent pornography. A recent study suggests this behavior creates a reinforcing cycle where aggressive media normalizes antisocial tendencies in viewers.

Dark personality traits are linked to the consumption of violent pornography

Why most people fail to spot AI-generated faces, while super-recognizers have a subtle advantage Most people struggle to tell real faces from computer-generated ones. However, a British Journal of Psychology study provides evidence that highly skilled face recognizers have a slight advantage because they subconsciously detect unnatural facial averageness.

Why most people fail to spot AI-generated faces, while super-recognizers have a subtle advantage

People prefer generous partners over wealthy ones, unless wealth is highly unequal When choosing a partner, do you value wealth or kindness? A new study finds that while humans have a default preference for generosity, our priorities quickly shift toward wealth if we find ourselves in a highly unequal environment.

People prefer generous partners over wealthy ones, unless wealth is highly unequal

The psychology of Ashley Madison and the science of online infidelity Discover how the massive Ashley Madison data leak allowed psychologists to study the real reasons people seek affairs and how society judges them.

The psychology of Ashley Madison and the science of online infidelity

Altered protein shapes in the blood can reveal early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This method accurately distinguishes between healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease, offering a fresh tool for early detection.

Altered protein shapes in the blood can reveal early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

New psychology research reveals a vicious cycle involving smartphone use and feelings of disconnection A new study published in Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that excessive smartphone use and feelings of disconnection fuel a daily cycle. When college students reach for their phones for relief, they tend to feel more detached the following day.

New psychology research reveals a vicious cycle involving smartphone use and feelings of disconnection

A man’s psychological fit at work tends to increase when his financial values align with his partner’s A recent study in the Journal of Business and Psychology suggests a man’s workplace fulfillment is deeply connected to his romantic relationship. When his financial values align with his female partner's, he experiences greater satisfaction at work.

A man’s psychological fit at work tends to increase when his financial values align with his partner’s

Narcissism and the rising appeal of sex robots made in the buyer’s image A recent paper sheds light on the psychological forces that motivate people to spend thousands of dollars on robotic companions customized with their own physical traits. A fragile identity and a need for self-admiration make these digital mirrors highly appealing.

Narcissism and the rising appeal of sex robots made in the buyer’s image

People with high openness to experience tend to have fewer children A recent study reveals that people who are highly open to new experiences tend to have fewer children. Scientists attribute this to delayed parenthood, shorter romantic relationships, and a lower overall drive to start a family.

People with high openness to experience tend to have fewer children

Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress demonstrated a stronger link between advancing age and declining mental skills, alongside distinct gray matter volume differences.

Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain

Cultural tightness reduces a person’s ability to be funny A new cross-cultural study reveals that people living in societies with strict social norms are less skilled at creating humor. This suggests that comedic ability is heavily shaped by our cultural environment and tolerance for rule-breaking.

Cultural tightness reduces a person’s ability to be funny

New study suggests binge-watching and marathon reading may have hidden psychological benefits A new study reveals that binge-watching TV or marathon reading helps build strong mental models of fictional worlds, leading viewers to vividly daydream and expand on those stories long after they finish.

New study suggests binge-watching and marathon reading may have hidden psychological benefits

Superager brains excel at something scientists once thought was impossible Older adults with exceptional memories continue to grow new brain cells. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows that this biological process nearly stops in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Superager brains excel at something scientists once thought was impossible