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Psychedelics may enhance emotional closeness and relationship satisfaction when used therapeutically
Psychedelics may enhance emotional closeness and relationship satisfaction when used therapeutically
Psychedelic drugs may foster deeper relationships and social connection when administered by professionals, suggests a systematic review. The new paper highlights distinct benefits over recreational use.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Psychedelics may enhance emotional closeness and relationship satisfaction when used therapeutically
An “AI” label fails to trigger negative bias in new pop music study
An “AI” label fails to trigger negative bias in new pop music study
Do listeners look down on AI music? A new study suggests otherwise, finding that people rated pop songs as happier and more awe-inspiring when they believed an AI created them rather than a human.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
An “AI” label fails to trigger negative bias in new pop music study
Learning via ChatGPT leads to shallower knowledge than using Google search, study finds
Learning via ChatGPT leads to shallower knowledge than using Google search, study finds
A new study involving over 10,000 participants suggests that the convenience of large language models may hinder deep learning. Researchers found that relying on AI summaries results in shallower knowledge retention.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Learning via ChatGPT leads to shallower knowledge than using Google search, study finds
Participating in activist groups linked to increased narcissism and psychopathy over time
Participating in activist groups linked to increased narcissism and psychopathy over time
A new longitudinal study suggests a two-way relationship between environmental activism and personality. Findings indicate that while specific traits predict involvement, activism itself may increase narcissism and psychopathy over time.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Participating in activist groups linked to increased narcissism and psychopathy over time
This common snack enhanced memory and brain vascular function in a 16-week trial
This common snack enhanced memory and brain vascular function in a 16-week trial
A new study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that daily consumption of skin-roasted peanuts improves brain vascular function and memory.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This common snack enhanced memory and brain vascular function in a 16-week trial
Rare mutations in three genes may disrupt neuron communication to cause ADHD
Rare mutations in three genes may disrupt neuron communication to cause ADHD
Scientists have identified rare genetic mutations that drastically increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Published in Nature, the study reveals how these specific variants disrupt nerve cell communication and influence life outcomes.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Rare mutations in three genes may disrupt neuron communication to cause ADHD
Psychotic delusions are evolving to incorporate smartphones and social media algorithms
Psychotic delusions are evolving to incorporate smartphones and social media algorithms
A recent study analyzing eight years of psychiatric records found patients are increasingly incorporating themes of hacking, surveillance, and social media into their beliefs.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Psychotic delusions are evolving to incorporate smartphones and social media algorithms
A high-fat diet severs the chemical link between gut and brain
A high-fat diet severs the chemical link between gut and brain
Chronic consumption of fat-rich foods may trigger a chemical disconnect between the gut and the brain. A new analysis reveals this dietary habit elevates intestinal serotonin while depleting the neurotransmitter in areas controlling mood.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A high-fat diet severs the chemical link between gut and brain
Oxytocin boosts creativity, but only for approach-oriented people
Oxytocin boosts creativity, but only for approach-oriented people
A new study reveals oxytocin can boost creativity, but only for those naturally inclined to seek rewards. For risk-averse individuals, the “love hormone” had no effect on creative thinking or brain connectivity.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Oxytocin boosts creativity, but only for approach-oriented people
Brain folding patterns may predict ADHD treatment success in adults
Brain folding patterns may predict ADHD treatment success in adults
A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that the degree of cortical gyrification, or brain folding, can predict how well adults with ADHD respond to medication and psychotherapy.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Brain folding patterns may predict ADHD treatment success in adults
Most children identified as gifted at age 7 do not maintain high cognitive ability by adolescence
Most children identified as gifted at age 7 do not maintain high cognitive ability by adolescence
Intelligence scores fluctuate significantly during childhood, driven more by genetic predisposition than situational factors. A new study suggests that reliable patterns of high cognitive ability typically do not emerge until approximately age 12.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Most children identified as gifted at age 7 do not maintain high cognitive ability by adolescence
Childhood instability primes women for “fast” reproductive strategies via psychopathy and impulsivity
Childhood instability primes women for “fast” reproductive strategies via psychopathy and impulsivity
A study finds that women raised in unstable environments often develop impulsive or callous personality traits. These characteristics are linked to a “faster” reproductive strategy, resulting in more sexual partners and earlier sexual debut.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Childhood instability primes women for “fast” reproductive strategies via psychopathy and impulsivity
Scientists observe “striking” link between social AI chatbots and psychological distress
Scientists observe “striking” link between social AI chatbots and psychological distress
Research spanning six European nations indicates that social chatbot usage is consistently linked to younger age and higher psychological distress. The study suggests AI companions may not effectively improve well-being.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Scientists observe “striking” link between social AI chatbots and psychological distress
How the brain transforms continuous sound into distinct words
How the brain transforms continuous sound into distinct words
Why does foreign speech sound like an unbroken stream of noise? New research shows that the brain actively imposes boundaries on sound to create words, a mechanism that relies heavily on learned language experience.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How the brain transforms continuous sound into distinct words
Whom you observe in your daily life alters your willingness to tax the rich
Whom you observe in your daily life alters your willingness to tax the rich
A study published in PNAS Nexus finds that seeing extreme wealth increases support for redistribution. While ignorance of inequality keeps low-income individuals poorer, it paradoxically leaves them more satisfied with their lives.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Whom you observe in your daily life alters your willingness to tax the rich
Artificial intelligence helps decode the neuroscience of dance
Artificial intelligence helps decode the neuroscience of dance
Researchers combined functional MRI scans with advanced artificial intelligence to show how the human brain integrates sound and motion, uncovering distinct neural signatures in professional dancers.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Artificial intelligence helps decode the neuroscience of dance
Psychologists say climate anxiety is a form of pre-traumatic stress
Psychologists say climate anxiety is a form of pre-traumatic stress
Climate change is causing a specific kind of distress, especially in young people.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Psychologists say climate anxiety is a form of pre-traumatic stress
Specific depression symptoms linked to distinct patterns of inflammation and cognitive deficit
Specific depression symptoms linked to distinct patterns of inflammation and cognitive deficit
A new study reveals that feelings of sadness correlate with systemic inflammation, while physical lethargy links to slower cognitive speeds. These findings suggest that breaking depression into specific symptom clusters offers a clearer view of its biological impact.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Specific depression symptoms linked to distinct patterns of inflammation and cognitive deficit
Single gene mutation linked to increased alcohol tolerance and consumption
Single gene mutation linked to increased alcohol tolerance and consumption
Variations in a single gene can significantly alter alcohol responses, according to new research. The study indicates that the chrna3 gene functions as a behavioral brake, with mutations leading to higher alcohol intake.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Single gene mutation linked to increased alcohol tolerance and consumption
New research links “dark triad” traits to the quiet quitting phenomenon
New research links “dark triad” traits to the quiet quitting phenomenon
Senior managers with high levels of narcissism and psychopathy are prone to quiet quitting. A recent study links these dark personality traits to workplace disengagement through psychological entitlement and moral rationalization.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
New research links “dark triad” traits to the quiet quitting phenomenon
A common amino acid reduces brain plaques in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease
A common amino acid reduces brain plaques in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that consuming arginine reduces amyloid beta accumulation in mice and fruit flies. This common amino acid improved behavioral symptoms, pointing to a potential new strategy for managing Alzheimer's pathology.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A common amino acid reduces brain plaques in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease
The booming market for mushroom edibles has a hidden and potentially toxic problem
The booming market for mushroom edibles has a hidden and potentially toxic problem
Nootropic gummies, marketed as mental enhancers, are sending consumers to the hospital with seizures and vomiting. An unregulated market means these products can contain undisclosed toxic mushrooms or other potent drugs, posing a serious public health risk.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The booming market for mushroom edibles has a hidden and potentially toxic problem
Your brain’s reaction to the unknown could predict how you vote
Your brain’s reaction to the unknown could predict how you vote
Political instability often drives voters toward populism. A new study shows that reframing uncertainty as an opportunity can reverse this trend, fostering openness to diversity and reducing support for right-wing parties.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Your brain’s reaction to the unknown could predict how you vote
Is sleeping too much actually bad for your health?
Is sleeping too much actually bad for your health?
While the dangers of sleep deprivation are well-known, recent studies suggest sleeping over nine hours is also linked to health risks.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Is sleeping too much actually bad for your health?
From cold shock to collapse: the real risks of the cold plunge craze
From cold shock to collapse: the real risks of the cold plunge craze
Cold water immersion is a booming wellness trend, promising everything from improved mood to faster recovery. While some modest benefits exist for muscle soreness, most claims are unproven. More importantly, the practice carries serious health risks.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
From cold shock to collapse: the real risks of the cold plunge craze