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Body image shaming is a growing public health concern affecting adolescent mental health. Adolescents face increasing pressure from peers, families, and the media regarding their appearance. Negative comments about…
Anxiety disorders contribute substantially to the global mental health burden, yet evidence integrating psychometric validation of screening tools with individual- and contextual-level correlates of anxiety in large…
Background According to self-motivation theories and the mnemic neglect mechanism, differences in self-esteem levels lead to memory bias for social feedback of different valences, and may enable self-esteem to moderate…
Background Balancing work and private life is challenging, particularly for women, who continue to shoulder more domestic responsibilities than men. This disproportionate burden, exacerbated during and after the…
The COVID-19 outbreak spread rapidly around the world, causing a pandemic and negatively affecting the mental health of society. During this process, one of the most mentally affected groups has been patients who…
Existing literature focuses on the influence of single or multiple factors on college students’ academic achievement, and few studies analyze the synergistic effect of multiple factors on college students’ academic…
Performing a cognitive task while maintaining postural control (i.e., cognitive–motor dual-tasking) requires strategic allocation of attentional resources to optimize performance and stability. However, it remains…
A recent study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that the chemical makeup of blood in a newborn's umbilical cord might offer early clues about their likelihood of developing conditions like autism or ADHD.
Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian warrior princesses.
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.
As global temperatures climb, extreme heat is doing more than harming physical health. A new review suggests that rising temperatures degrade mood, increase aggression, and worsen preexisting psychiatric conditions…
A UK Biobank analysis of 66,483 adults found that longer daily moderate-to-vigorous activity bouts and less fragmented activity were associated with lower subsequent risks of inpatient diagnoses of ...
Prior moon rock samples, including from Apollo, seem heavily influenced by one impact. The farside samples tweak the story.
A few millennia ago, people worldwide may have spoken or signed up to 10 times as many languages as they do today.
In the fast-paced world of speed-dating, believing your date likes you makes you more likely to pursue them. However, a new study reveals that to actually win their affection, accurately guessing how they perceive you…
Research interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best ...
Learn more about the Spence Awardee and his research into how social context and affect construct subjective experience.
While physical fitness is vital for health, it can sometimes cross the line into a harmful behavioral addiction. However, a new scientific review warns against over-pathologizing athletes, noting that true exercise…
Despite criticisms of a brain drain from China to the U.S., the awards come at a time when several high-profile Chinese scholars have returned home, some citing an increasingly hostile academic environment in America.
While working mothers often face career penalties, a new study reveals a hidden "motherhood advantage." Researchers found that mothers are highly likely to view their jobs as a way to be role models, driving greater…
AI is reshaping investment research through faster analysis, broader insights, stronger oversight, and smarter decisions.
When perpetrators use faith to justify physical or sexual abuse, the psychological impact on victims is magnified. A new study links religion-justified maltreatment to quadrupled odds of extreme anxiety in adulthood…
New research finds a massive disconnect between the peers young adolescents admire and the friends they actually make. While youth target popular classmates for new friendships, they ultimately end up bonding with peers…
Adults at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes might protect their brain function simply by updating their snacking habits. A recent trial shows that eating raw almonds daily improved processing speed and executive function…
A new study shows that a quick boost of testosterone does not make men abandon logical reasoning in favor of gut instincts. Surprisingly, the hormone might actually lower their confidence in their own cognitive…
AI has been shown to be effective in identifying and analysing symptoms from psychiatric interviews, which could help speed up assessments and access to care for those who need it most, according to a new study.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceHow prehistoric migrations and dietary shifts shaped genetic diversity is a central question in human history. However, the…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceMeasuring physical forces at the microscale is essential for studying biological processes such as cancer invasion and embryo…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 30, July 2026. SignificanceRed algae and land plants diverged more than a billion years ago and assemble cuticles using chemically different strategies…
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