A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared ...

Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

A recent study published in Consciousness and Cognition finds that mental experiences like déjà vu and sudden memories are not rare glitches. Instead, they are natural background processes that emerge ...

A massive new analysis of over 200,000 people reveals that the relative lengths of your index and ring fingers are linked to your sexual orientation, pointing to the powerful role of prenatal hormones ...

A new study reveals that people with high psychopathic traits don't lack fear. Instead, their hearts race during scary situations, but their brains uniquely interpret this physical arousal as an ...

Using brain scans and parent surveys, scientists discovered that infants in households struggling to make ends meet show delayed brain maturation. A mother's feeling of income insufficiency proved to ...

Archival records reveal that the 1971 global ban on psychedelics was fueled by Cold War politics and media sensationalism, not medical science. This historical analysis suggests international drug ...

A recent study published in Neuroscience of Consciousness provides evidence that dreaming about a specific problem helps people find solutions. Researchers used sound cues during sleep to successfully ...

Many young women with body art report feeling highly attractive. However, a recent survey shows this aesthetic confidence is ...

A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that artificial intelligence could help men facing ...

Young adults often question their faith when they see religious intolerance. A recent study shows that while these doubts can ...

New research shows the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests didn't just mobilize existing voters. By shifting public attitudes on ...