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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026. SignificanceGlacial erosion rates vary over many orders of magnitude, but there are numerous hypotheses predicting the variables that…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026. SignificanceIn one of the largest prospective pregnancy cohorts with exposome phenotyping, we establish a prenatal…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026. SignificanceHow can the relationships between all known proteins be represented? Recent advances in AI describe proteins as vectors…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026. SignificanceForest regeneration is widely promoted as a strategy to restore ecosystem services in the Amazon, yet whether regenerating…
Psychology research suggests two habits that look like indecision — stalling on framing a problem, refusing quick answers — actually signal sharper thinking.
Ceruvia Lifesciences, a leading neurotransformational biopharmaceutical company, today announced an $8 million investment to advance the clinical development of BOL-148, using its proprietary ...
The first-of-its-kind evaluation of Kendra’s Law was commissioned at the direction of the state Legislature.
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.
A recent review in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs might help clear brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. While animal studies show promise, human…
World's first patient receives pioneering immune cell therapy in a landmark cancer trial, offering new hope for advanced cancers with limited treatments.
Modern dating is intensely affected by cultural pressures. A new study reveals how a deep dread of remaining unpartnered is linked to anxious young men abandoning dating applications, seeking traditional romance, and…
People around the world recognize ghosting as a common way to end relationships, but how acceptable they find it varies. A new study explores how geographic location relates to this widespread form of social rejection.
A novel psychological framework provides a way to measure a person's risk of profound mental exhaustion. By evaluating five core elements of resilience, researchers can accurately predict whether someone is thriving or…
Researchers at Rutgers published a study that found most adults in New Jersey support new regulations surrounding AI and mental health.
A single dose of psilocybin can alter brain communication for up to a month. New research suggests the psychedelic increases brain flexibility and shifts information flow, offering clues to its lasting effects on mental…
Inmates who struggle to identify and express their emotions are more likely to behave aggressively. A new study reveals that this emotional deficit fuels violence by creating deep cycles of loneliness and high-anxiety…
We often assume extreme social isolation is fueled by an intense fear of people. However, new research from Japan reveals that most individuals experiencing prolonged withdrawal don't actually suffer from severe social…
Michael Slepian led the study at Columbia Business School. He worked alongside Katharine Greenaway, Nicholas Camp, and Adam Galinsky. Their paper appeared in the Journal of Personality and Social ...
A new Austrian study reveals that right-handed students tend to be more extraverted, conscientious, and emotionally stable than left-handers. Researchers also found surprising ways that sex and hand dominance interact to…
Childhood chaos may shape adult personality more than persistent hardship. A new study in Personality and Individual Differences links an unpredictable early home life to psychopathic traits like meanness and…
Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometimes with small mistakes…
A new study on marmosets suggests ayahuasca could protect the brain from physical damage caused by chronic stress, pointing to the psychedelic brew's potential as a preventative treatment for depression.
University of Hawaii researchers with the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) said Maui is recovering, but insecurity, housing instability, health concerns and weakening social support continue to ...
A recent clinical trial found that a single dose of ketamine tends to increase morning cortisol levels in suicidal patients. This surprising hormonal boost persists for 24 hours and may play a role in the drug's rapid…
A recent study shed light on potential reasons for slowing in a marathon that aren’t related to your physical fitness levels ...
Diagnosing autism in adults can be difficult due to long wait times. A new study shows that combining a standard questionnaire with online mental tests and artificial intelligence can predict an autism diagnosis with 92%…
A new study in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests scary music subtly alters how people interpret facial expressions. By tracking subjective ratings and eye responses, researchers found ominous…
New research analyzing convicted offenders in South Korea reveals that specific psychological traits vary across different types of within-family murders. Emotional deficits play a pronounced role in distinguishing those…
Researchers analyzing nationwide survey data found that adults using psilocybin infrequently alongside alcohol reported less anxiety and depression than non-psilocybin users, suggesting potential benefits outside…
Can a one-year-old's brain structure forecast their childhood intelligence? By analyzing white matter connections using artificial intelligence, researchers discovered that infant brain scaffolding accurately predicts…
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