PsychologyJul 3, 2026
The Everyday Plant That Reduces Depression Risk
Nature needs to be brought as close to people's daily lives as possible, even in the city.
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PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Being human is hard, this pair of psychologists say. Could accepting we don’t have free will make it easier?
For Ross and Rachel Menzies, making peace with our smallness can help us navigate the challenges of human existenceRoss G Menzies is, by his own admission, “a very old man” by the standards of the human species. A…
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
New research challenges the idea that memories of childhood maltreatment can’t be trusted
A major new analysis of nearly 40,000 people finds memories of childhood abuse and neglect stay remarkably stable over time.
PsychologyJul 3, 2026
Having a bad hair day? Don’t worry. My research will help you understand the problem
Psychologists have spent years studying how we feel about our bodies. Now research is turning to a part of us most people obsess over daily, but rarely examine – our hair.
PsychologyJul 2, 2026
Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters
An ethicist who studies disagreement and civility assumed she could handle a neighborly dispute – until the neighbor refused to even interact with her.
PsychologyJul 2, 2026
The Surprising Changes In The Brains Of Children With Harsh Parents
A 10-year study reveals how harsh parenting may shape the way children respond to fear long into adolescence.
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
A Midlife Awakening: Seeing Things Anew in Our 50s and 60s
Posted July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch As I have coached clients in their struggles with siblings, I have found that many come to me in their 50s and 60s when they suddenly see themselves and their relationships…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Corporate Change and the Power of Founding Stories
Posted July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina In his classic novel about the French Revolution, Charles Dickens wrote, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” (1975). That same quote also applies to the…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Why Meaningful Coincidences Cluster During Life Changes
You think about someone you have not seen in years, and they call that afternoon. A stranger says exactly what you needed to hear during a difficult week. A chance encounter changes the direction of your career or…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Trade Screen Time for a Creative Hobby
Posted July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Last weekend on stage, I pretended to be a live and sentient pot of chili with my improv class during a show about finding love in quick-service restaurants. Lots…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
AI, the Chip and the Good-Enough Clinical Question
Updated July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Nobody saw this coming, at least I didn't. Midjourney, the company built on generating images that never existed is now trying to generate images of what's actually inside…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
A World Beyond Erotic Excitement
Listen carefully. That faint buzzing you hear just might be the woman—or couple—next door enjoying one or more vibrators. Today, more than half of adult American women own at least one. Only a fraction of couples include…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
When What You’re Told Conflicts With What You See
Posted July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." â George Orwell Imagine watching someone on TV, perhaps a…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
The Book Is the Boss for a Writer of Immense Imagination
Updated July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. A bit like one of those Russian nested dolls, Guillermo Stitch's latest novel keeps surprising the reader. Stories within stories take the forms of science…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
A surprising brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink movement disorders
A surprising discovery is overturning a long-held assumption about how the brain’s movement center works. Researchers found that two key cerebellar cell types—thought to be tightly linked—often don’t behave in…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
What Makes Some Spaces Awe-Inspiring
Updated July 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan Regularly feeling awe — becoming absorbed in something vast that takes us beyond ourselves — seems to be one of the best things we can do for ourselves and the world…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Lying: Here’s The Most Effective Strategy
The best liars don't invent stories from scratch. Research reveals the tactic that helps them get away with deception.
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Human Nature Is Real, Just Not the Way You Think
In 1924, the psychologist John Watson made a famous offer. Give me a dozen healthy infants, he wrote, and I will train any one of them to become any specialist I choose—doctor, lawyer, artist, even thief—regardless of…
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Meditation and speaking in tongues: the surprising similarities between two spiritual practices
Buddhist meditation and Pentecostal speaking in tongues could hardly look more different. But not to the brain.
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Change-Ready Leadership: Why 70% Of Transformations Fail On Behavior
Most transformations fail on behavior, not strategy. Learn the four behaviors that reveal whether your leadership team is truly ready for change—before you launch it.
PsychologyJul 1, 2026
Shrinks on the verge of a nervous breakdown: how horror movies came for therapists
From Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You to Jodie Foster in A Private Life, an onscreen parade of psychoanalysts are unravelling before us, tapping into our worst fearsThere is an old adage that “every therapist…
PsychologyJun 30, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Resting on Your Laurels
Updated July 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan Being a published author had always been important to Alex. It was a solid item on his dream board for years. He would envision what the book looked like: a sophisticated…
PsychologyJun 30, 2026
Are Introverts Really Better Listeners Than Extraverts? (M)
Many believe introverts are naturally better listeners. Four studies suggest the truth is more complicated.
PsychologyJun 30, 2026
Randomised superiority trial evaluating an online transdiagnostic emotion regulation treatment for adolescents with mental health conditions: study protocol
Introduction Mental health conditions are prevalent during adolescence, but access to early evidence-based treatments remains limited. Scalable, online, theory-based transdiagnostic interventions ...
PsychologyJun 30, 2026
Savoring Happy Moments Together Strengthens Couples
Updated June 30, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods Most relationship advice focuses on creating positive experiences together: date nights, vacations, shared hobbies, or meaningful conversations. But new research suggests…
PsychologyJun 30, 2026
Scientists Compared People’s Exes And Discovered A Fascinating Pattern
A study of relationships uncovered a hidden pattern that keeps showing up in people's romantic lives.
PsychologyJun 30, 2026
Scientists say creatine may help fight depression
Creatine is best known as a muscle-building supplement, but scientists are now investigating whether it could also help treat depression by boosting the brain's energy supply. A new review examined five randomized…
PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Why Do Millions Of People Pay To Be Terrified By Scary Movies?
Why would anyone choose to feel fear? Researchers uncovered an unexpected psychological payoff.
PsychologyJun 29, 2026
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at a sophisticated level, distinguishing nouns…
PsychologyJun 28, 2026
10 Powerful Ways Positivity Can Transform Your Life (P)
Far from being a luxury, cultivating joy, meaning and connection is a powerful route to a better life.