From the hidden influence of gut bacteria on social anxiety to the surprising linguistic agility of older adults, researchers ...

Conspiracy theories are one of the banes of the modern world, exacerbated by the internet and social media. What was once ...

A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where ...

In the years before Ted Kaczynski's name became synonymous with his title as the "Unabomber," he was tapped for an intense psychological experiment that has left experts with questions regarding its ...

Some scientists are hesitant to submit nonsignificant results to journals, citing reputation as a major factor.

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A new article published in the Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that there are definite psychological advantages to adhering to a philosophy of minimalism and voluntary simplicity. “Research ...