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New psychology research reveals why people stay in situationships It’s more than a hookup but less than a relationship. This emotional gray area, the “situationship,” is a modern dating staple. A new study finally unpacks the complex psychology of why people willingly remain in these undefined connections.

New psychology research reveals why people stay in situationships

Study reveals distinct music habits among young adults with ADHD symptoms Background music may be more than just noise for young adults with ADHD symptoms. New research shows they tend to use music more frequently—especially stimulating music—during everyday activities, potentially as a self-regulation strategy for attention and mood.

Study reveals distinct music habits among young adults with ADHD symptoms

Cognitive fixation from Google searches hurts a team’s ability to innovate If your team's brainstorming sessions feel stale, your internet connection might be the culprit. Research reveals a hidden cost to online idea generation: it steers everyone toward the same common answers, stifling the collective innovation.

Cognitive fixation from Google searches hurts a team’s ability to innovate

New twin study challenges assumed link between bullying and OCD A Swedish study of over 16,000 twins suggests that bullying may not directly cause obsessive-compulsive disorder. While bullied teens were more likely to develop OCD, the link vanished in identical twins—pointing instead to shared genetic factors as the likely explanation.

New twin study challenges assumed link between bullying and OCD

Romantic relationships can help men recognize sexism, new research finds Romantic relationships could be a gateway to greater gender awareness. Research shows men are more likely to empathize with, recognize, and respond to sexism when it is experienced by their female partner rather than a friend or stranger.

Romantic relationships can help men recognize sexism, new research finds

Lower-income individuals show greater physiological attunement in social interactions People from lower-income backgrounds may be more attuned to others during social interactions, according to new research. The study found that lower-SES individuals showed greater physiological responsiveness to partners, yet participants still reported preferring those from similar class backgrounds.

Lower-income individuals show greater physiological attunement in social interactions

RFK Jr. claims major vaccine safety study is fatally flawed — is he right? A blockbuster Danish study finds no link between aluminum in infant vaccines and 50 chronic disorders, yet newly appointed health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasts the work as rigged. Which story should parents trust?

RFK Jr. claims major vaccine safety study is fatally flawed — is he right?

Voice pitch influences who we trust with money Voice pitch may unconsciously influence how we judge others' trustworthiness with money. New research finds that people prefer higher-pitched voices in financial exchanges, offering greater generosity and trust—even when the stakes are high and rational decisions would suggest otherwise.

Voice pitch influences who we trust with money

Teens as young as 12 see OnlyFans as an appealing alternative to traditional work, study finds A qualitative study involving Spanish adolescents found that many minors are familiar with OnlyFans and view it as a realistic source of income. The study raises concerns about how media exposure shapes adolescent perceptions of sexuality, gender, and economic opportunity.

Teens as young as 12 see OnlyFans as an appealing alternative to traditional work, study finds

Single dose of CBD reduces alcohol craving and brain reactivity in alcoholics A new clinical trial has found that a single dose of cannabidiol can reduce alcohol craving and dampen activity in a brain region tied to reward. The findings point to CBD’s potential as a treatment option for alcohol use disorder.

Single dose of CBD reduces alcohol craving and brain reactivity in alcoholics

Simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being, new research suggests A new global study finds that brief, daily acts of joy—like expressing gratitude or helping others—can significantly boost emotional well-being, reduce stress, and improve sleep, especially among people facing financial strain or other forms of social disadvantage.

Simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being, new research suggests

People with higher intelligence make more accurate predictions about their lifespan New research helps explain why higher intelligence is linked to better life outcomes. The study shows that people with higher IQs form more accurate and stable beliefs about the world, leading to more realistic predictions and better decision-making.

People with higher intelligence make more accurate predictions about their lifespan

Microplastics found to obstruct brain blood vessels in troubling neuroscience study A new study reveals that microplastics in the bloodstream can impair brain function by clogging tiny blood vessels. In mice, immune cells that engulf these particles become trapped in the brain’s capillaries, reducing blood flow and triggering neurological symptoms.

Microplastics found to obstruct brain blood vessels in troubling neuroscience study

Scientists map the visual patterns people use when evaluating others’ bodies Researchers have used eye-tracking to show that our gaze is not random when we evaluate bodies. A study in Behavioral Sciences found that attention is focused on the chest and torso, and this focus shifts when judging for attractiveness, health, or youth.

Scientists map the visual patterns people use when evaluating others’ bodies

The ADHD symptom no one talks about: rejection sensitive dysphoria Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional reaction to perceived criticism or rejection. For people with ADHD, a simple comment can trigger overwhelming shame—not a character flaw, but a neurological response we’re now starting to understand.

The ADHD symptom no one talks about: rejection sensitive dysphoria

How stress affects us may depend on the balance between testosterone and cortisol Men with high testosterone and low cortisol may feel less stressed in social situations, while those with high cortisol and low testosterone also show resilience, according to new research that highlights how hormone interactions shape emotional responses to stress.

How stress affects us may depend on the balance between testosterone and cortisol

Women who fake orgasm tend to struggle with emotional clarity and impulse control, study finds Faking orgasm may be more about emotional regulation than deception. Researchers found that women who struggle to accept or understand their emotions, or who use sex to manage anxiety or avoid conflict, are more likely to fake orgasms.

Women who fake orgasm tend to struggle with emotional clarity and impulse control, study finds

What we know about a person changes how our brain processes their face Researchers have found that social knowledge shapes how the brain represents familiar faces. Participants who understood a character’s story showed stronger brain activity in regions linked to identity and memory, even though everyone saw the same faces the same amount.

What we know about a person changes how our brain processes their face

Dementia diagnoses are often delayed for years, new study finds A new review finds that people with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms first appear, with even longer delays for early-onset cases. The findings highlight widespread challenges in achieving timely diagnoses across healthcare systems.

Dementia diagnoses are often delayed for years, new study finds

New research suggests conspiracy believers tend to consistently overestimate their cognitive performance and to wrongly believe others share their beliefs:

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Are “zombie cells” in your blood vessels driving long-COVID and chronic fatigue? What if "zombie" cells are driving long-COVID? Researchers propose that viruses push blood vessel cells into a dysfunctional state, causing the microclots, oxygen debt, and severe fatigue that millions experience long after an infection has cleared.

Are “zombie cells” in your blood vessels driving long-COVID and chronic fatigue?

Prenatal BPA exposure linked to schizophrenia-like brain changes Researchers have discovered that female rats exposed to BPA before birth show lasting changes in brain cells and behavior linked to schizophrenia. The findings suggest that prenatal exposure to this common plastic chemical could increase psychiatric risk later in life.

Prenatal BPA exposure linked to schizophrenia-like brain changes

New study links low self-efficacy to bedtime procrastination College students who struggle with confidence in their abilities may also struggle to get to bed on time, according to new research. The findings highlight how fear of missing out and social media use contribute to bedtime procrastination.

New study links low self-efficacy to bedtime procrastination

Congressional speeches have shifted away from evidence-based rhetoric A new study analyzing over eight million congressional speeches reveals a sharp decline in evidence-based language since the 1970s, raising concerns about rising political polarization, legislative gridlock, and growing income inequality in the United States.

Congressional speeches have shifted away from evidence-based rhetoric

Landmark study sheds light on the psychological roots of incel beliefs and behaviors The most comprehensive study of incels to date finds that loneliness, depression, and belief in misogynistic ideologies play a stronger role in fostering harmful attitudes than online activity or far-right politics, challenging popular assumptions about this controversial subculture.

Landmark study sheds light on the psychological roots of incel beliefs and behaviors

Psilocybin helped aging mice not just live longer but also “look better” in groundbreaking new study Scientists have discovered that psilocybin may have powerful anti-aging properties. New research provides the first experimental evidence that the compound from psychedelic mushrooms extends survival in aged mice and significantly delays the natural aging process in human cells.

Psilocybin helped aging mice not just live longer but also “look better” in groundbreaking new study

Study of 292,000 children finds screen use both predicts and follows emotional struggles A sweeping new study provides the strongest evidence yet that children’s screen time and mental health are part of a feedback loop. Emotional problems predict greater screen use, while excessive screen use predicts later emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Study of 292,000 children finds screen use both predicts and follows emotional struggles

Psychologists simulate ghosting—and reveal why it’s so damaging A new study provides causal evidence that ghosting inflicts emotional harm comparable to direct rejection. But ghosted individuals experienced more lingering attachment and uncertainty, suggesting this silent breakup strategy may prolong distress and complicate recovery.

Psychologists simulate ghosting—and reveal why it’s so damaging

Your brain sequences speech in a place scientists long overlooked A groundbreaking study from UCSF challenges the long-standing belief that Broca’s area is the brain’s speech planner. Researchers have identified the middle precentral gyrus as a key player in sequencing speech sounds, offering new insights into speech disorders and communication.

Your brain sequences speech in a place scientists long overlooked

How psychopathy connects alexithymia to decisions that sacrifice others A new study finds that people with low emotional awareness tend to make more utilitarian moral decisions—but only when psychopathic traits are also present. The findings reveal how emotional detachment and empathy deficits interact in shaping difficult moral choices.

How psychopathy connects alexithymia to decisions that sacrifice others