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Although prior studies have examined the psycho-socio-sexual outcomes associated with problematic engagement with online dating apps and pornography, these behaviors remain largely unexplored from an existential…
Harmful workplace conduct—verbal aggression, authority misuse, and discriminatory practices—compromises employee well-being, organizational fairness, and psychological safety. Theoretically grounded qualitative research…
Background A psychometrically suitable instrument is a prerequisite to explore the role of coping flexibility in vulnerable populations, such as parents of children with cancer. The Coping Flexibility Scale-Revised…
Chinese transgender individuals seeking gender-affirming surgery (GAS) face legal, familial, and healthcare barriers, yet data on their psychological characteristics and surgical motivations remain limited. This…
Background Childhood trauma has been linked to emotional face processing, but its association with stages of emotional face processing remains unclear. The present study used schematic emotional facial cues as simplified…
This study investigates teacher candidates’ appointment anxiety during the distance education process using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. The quantitative phase included 237 participants, followed by a…
Can AI chatbots persuade voters as effectively as humans? A new study found that while chatbots and humans are equally persuasive, AI is significantly cheaper per voter. However, traditional human campaigns are still…
Use this lesson plan to show students how collaboration reshapes both the content and structure of recall.
Childhood trauma leaves a lasting footprint far beyond memory. Recent research reveals how early adversity physically alters our brain structure, disrupts gut health, and reshapes our body's stress response long into…
… I spoke with five researchers and clinicians who say they’re concerned about the possibility that too many people are being diagnosed with mild autism. They say that some individuals who have received these diagnoses
A three-year study of over 3,000 teenagers suggests that questioning one's sexual identity or identifying as a sexual minority shapes adolescent sexual well-being, highlighting unique gaps in satisfaction and distress…
Gilead Sciences, Inc. today announced its upcoming participation in the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 26-31. As a leader in HIV ...
Storms, floods, and tropical cyclones imposed substantial and inequitably distributed mental health burdens. Climate adaptation policies should prioritize vulnerable populations and less developed ...
Hosted by actor Tom Hiddleston, Pompeii: Out of Time mixes facts and fiction to bring three real ancient Romans to life.
A renewed scientific interest in psychedelics is yielding surprising discoveries about LSD.
A simple shift in how doctors explain depression could change how patients view their own recovery. Framing depression as a helpful signal rather than a broken biological mechanism drastically increases hope and…
A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.
Shared visible traits like age and race act as a catalyst for spontaneous physical coordination, a new study finds. Surprisingly, this unconscious body language syncing occurs even when people don't report feeling a…
Scientists have discovered a hidden warning sign of skin damage that appears before collagen fibers visibly thin, break, or lose their connections. Using advanced light-based techniques, the team found that collagen’s…
If you identify as a "highly sensitive person," you might assume your senses of sight, smell, and hearing are sharper than average. However, a new study reveals that this trait is actually rooted in emotional processing…
Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.
A new paper suggests that using everyday AI chatbots for emotional support might unintentionally worsen psychiatric symptoms. Without clinical supervision, these digital companions could reinforce unhelpful habits like…
Tobacco and nicotine use remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Although combustible tobacco use has declined, roughly one in five adults ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceAlthough tropical forests can recover many characteristics of mature, undisturbed forests within decades, plant species…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificancePoor diet is a leading driver of chronic disease worldwide, yet current dietary surveillance methods are costly, slow, and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026.
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