How does using screens to calm an upset child relate to their developing mind? New research suggests the answer depends on ...

New research reveals that believing in conspiracy theories directly reduces people's faith in societal fairness, eroding the ...

Can implicit bias tests predict how people actually behave? A new adversarial collaboration finds that while indirect tests capture a tiny fraction of hidden bias, traditional self-report surveys are ...

Public health campaigns often broadcast low vaccination rates to encourage people to get their shots. A recent experiment suggests this strategy might backfire, showing that people adjust their ...

A recent study reveals that mass shootings and suicide deaths share a synchronized seasonal rhythm in the U.S. Both peak in mid-summer, suggesting these violent events may be driven by similar ...

A massive new study of U.S. veterans reveals that the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) varies ...

A new brain imaging study indicates that puberty and pregnancy are associated with widespread gray matter reductions in the ...

An experimental brain cancer treatment using a modified measles virus becomes more effective in mice when combined with a common antidepressant, which helps release trapped immune cells from the bone ...

A large analysis of children's brain scans reveals that socioeconomic status is the primary factor shaping brain organization ...

A recent study suggests that romantic couples share musical tastes much more than personality traits or personal values.

Patients with treatment-resistant depression who experienced feelings of unreality during subcutaneous esketamine therapy ...

A new study reveals that powerful, happy childhood scent memories are encoded by neurons generated just after birth. As we ...