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July 27, 2026 - 16:26
The Hidden Weight of Having "Nothing to Wear"For many people, standing in front of a full closet and declaring they have nothing to wear is a familiar frustration. But new research suggests this common complaint carries more emotional weight...
July 26, 2026 - 17:30
Why Certain Conflicts Drag On Forever and What Truly Shifts ThemFor decades, experts have tried to crack the code of intractable conflicts. From family feuds to geopolitical standoffs, some disputes seem to defy resolution. A new analysis of conflict data...
July 25, 2026 - 20:13
Navigating Moral Distress in Healthcare SettingsAfter years as a psychologist and researcher in the VA system, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of moral distress on healthcare professionals. This emotional turmoil arises when...
July 24, 2026 - 09:24
Confidence, Vulnerability, Biology: A Crisis Young Men FaceMany young men today are not just struggling with a lack of confidence. They are navigating a deeper, more complex crisis that touches on biology, social belonging, and a fractured sense of purpose...
July 23, 2026 - 23:08
Kristen Bell, Stoicism, and People PleasingStoic philosophy is often lumped in with modern self-help, but it takes a radically different view of where our troubles come from. Instead of promising happiness through positive thinking or...
July 23, 2026 - 09:27
The Planetary Health Diet May Save Your Brain and the EarthThe modern diet, packed with processed foods and heavy on red meat, is doing double damage. It is not only accelerating the aging of our brains but also fueling global climate change. A growing...
July 22, 2026 - 23:59
Misophonia, Speeding Slowly Toward the GapUnderstanding misophonia means understanding the dynamics of knowledge production. For decades, people who experienced intense rage or panic at the sound of chewing, breathing, or pen clicking were...
July 22, 2026 - 13:17
The Personality Type That Actually Predicts Intelligence, According to a PsychologistA new analysis of more than two million people has challenged common assumptions about what makes a person smart. According to the research, the personality traits most linked to intelligence have...
July 21, 2026 - 23:32
Psychology says people who tear up at airport reunions and strangers’ good news but stay composed through their own hard days aren’t emotionally backwards — the feeling has a name, kama muta, and it’s one of the most deeply social emotions we haveYou might find yourself tearing up at a video of a soldier surprising their family at the airport, or feel a lump in your throat when a coworker shares their engagement news. Yet, when your own...
July 21, 2026 - 07:56
Sleep Scientists Favor Year-Round Standard TimeThe U.S. House of Representatives is moving toward making daylight saving time permanent across the country, but sleep scientists and physicians are pushing back with a different recommendation....
July 20, 2026 - 21:21
The ‘Slow Burn Rule’ Of Highly Intelligent People, By A PsychologistA comprehensive review of nearly 35,000 elite performers, published in a major scientific journal, has overturned a common belief about success. The study found that early specialization and...
July 20, 2026 - 14:10
Psychology explains why you keep unlocking your phone even when there are no notificationsMost people believe they reach for their phone because of a buzz or a ping. But research shows that the majority of smartphone checks happen without any notification at all. Users unlock their...
July 19, 2026 - 21:00
Anti-Democratic Views Spread Like a Social Contagion, Study RevealsA new psychology study suggests that anti-democratic attitudes may be highly contagious among citizens, spreading through social networks much like a virus. Researchers found that individuals often...
July 19, 2026 - 03:47
Why Forced Apologies Often Fail Children and Adults AlikeA personal perspective: Forced apologies have become a default tactic for many parents, teachers, and caregivers when dealing with difficult child behavior. A child snatches a toy, pushes a...
July 18, 2026 - 00:44
When Your Superpower Becomes OrdinaryThe skills that once made you indispensable at work can quietly turn into the very things that hold you back. It is a pattern many professionals face: you master a craft, become known for it, and...
July 17, 2026 - 09:39
Psychology says people who drink too much coffee every day may be seeking more than just caffeineFor many people, coffee represents far more than a source of caffeine. It becomes a comforting ritual, a productivity cue, a social tradition, or simply a familiar part of everyday life. But when...
July 16, 2026 - 19:52
The Goal Gives Values a BodyIn a culture obsessed with scoreboards and final tallies, soccer offers a strange counterpoint. The game is famously low-scoring, often ending in a draw, yet it commands the world`s most passionate...
July 16, 2026 - 01:43
The Uniquely Multidisciplinary Side of Clinical Psychology Is Spotlighted in New Special IssueA fresh special issue in the field of clinical psychology is putting a long-overdue spotlight on the discipline`s inherently collaborative nature. Rather than focusing on a single treatment method...
July 15, 2026 - 02:12
Psychology says people who prefer trains over airplanes aren't afraid of flying, they may enjoy freedom ofNew research in travel psychology suggests that people who prefer trains over airplanes are not necessarily driven by a fear of flying. Instead, the choice may reflect a deeper appreciation for...
July 14, 2026 - 15:48
Liam Lawson opens up on 'psychological' strength in social media hate battleLiam Lawson has only 45 Formula 1 starts to his name, but the young driver says he has already endured more psychological pressure than some of the sport`s most seasoned veterans. In a recent...
July 13, 2026 - 20:10
Psychology says people who talk really slowly aren't nervous or underconfident, they may be choosing theirA growing body of psychological research suggests that people who speak slowly are often misunderstood. The common assumption is that slow speech signals anxiety, low self-esteem, or uncertainty....
July 13, 2026 - 01:05
Psychology says people who prefer deep conversations often have these traitsSmall talk can feel like a chore for some. While many people easily chat about the weather, weekend plans, or the latest TV show, a certain group of individuals finds this kind of surface-level...
July 12, 2026 - 01:18
Psychology says people who always write lengthy emails aren't trying to sound smart, they may be trying toA new take on workplace communication suggests that people who send lengthy emails are not always trying to sound important or overly formal. Instead, psychology indicates that these individuals...
July 11, 2026 - 06:56
Got Heat? Cold? Wildfires? Droughts? Hurricanes?The headlines are relentless. Record-breaking heat waves bake entire continents. Unprecedented cold snaps freeze power grids. Wildfires turn neighborhoods to ash. Droughts drain reservoirs and ruin...
July 10, 2026 - 23:29
Scholar Education launches telehealth psychology practiceScholar Education has launched a telehealth psychology practice, marking a significant step in providing mental health resources to students. The service will begin conducting its first student...
July 10, 2026 - 14:39
Psychology suggests that people who tolerate silence are not more patient, but rather their brain adapted to grow without the digital saturation of mobile phones.A growing body of psychological research suggests that the ability to tolerate silence, often observed in people over the age of 55, is not a sign of superior patience or emotional control. Instead...
July 9, 2026 - 22:27
When Grief Comes From a Living Loss: The Pain of Estrangement Without ClosureIf you have ever been told to `just move on` from a family estrangement or a broken friendship, and found yourself unable to do so, you are not alone. This is a kind of grief that few people talk...
July 9, 2026 - 01:17
Ken Anderson on finding his voice in WWE, comedy and psychology in modern wrestlingKen Anderson looks like he is having the time of his life again. And he will tell you straight away that is because he is. For a guy who has lived through the extremes of WWE, carried the top belt...
July 8, 2026 - 02:30
Why do some people always get gifts? A former spy reveals the psychology behind getting everything without ever having to askA former intelligence officer has shed light on a social mystery that many of us have wondered about: why do some people seem to receive gifts, favors, and opportunities without ever having to ask...
July 6, 2026 - 22:05
Psychology says people who take spiritual journeys instead of only beach holidays often experience deeper and longer-lasting stress reliefFor decades, the classic beach holiday has been the go-to prescription for stress. The simple image of sinking your feet into warm sand while listening to waves crash against the shore is enough to...