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August 16, 2026 - 20:45
Feeling Lost at Sea: Storytelling as a Tool for ResilienceThe USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for what feels like an eternity. Sailors on board are facing one of the longest deployments in recent memory, and the toll is showing. Fatigue, isolation,...
August 15, 2026 - 17:19
How Nolan Wells and Tyler Smith Stir Black MistrustThe recent deaths of Nolan Wells and Tyler Smith have once again brought to the forefront a deeply painful truth that Black families across the country live with every single day. These are not...
August 14, 2026 - 07:54
UCL psychology PhD closure ‘a catalogue of how not to do it’The slow dismantling of one of the UK`s oldest psychology doctoral programs has left students accusing University College London of a textbook case in how not to shut down a department. What was...
August 13, 2026 - 21:47
Psychology says people who wait to feel motivated before they start aren't lazy — they have the sequence backwards, and behavioural research has said the same thing since Peter Lewinsohn's work in 1974For decades, popular advice has told people to wait for inspiration to strike before tackling a task. But behavioral research suggests that approach has it exactly backwards. The idea is not new....
August 13, 2026 - 05:30
The dark psychology behind why Trump's base finds joy in liberal painPolitical scientist and clinical psychologist Dr. Alan Schwartz has spent the last four years studying the emotional responses of Trump supporters to liberal setbacks. His latest paper, published...
August 10, 2026 - 18:21
Now, We Should Be Doubly Concerned About Whom We Interact WithNew research is adding a layer of complexity to how we think about our social lives. It turns out that the bacteria living in our guts are not just passive passengers. They are active participants...
August 9, 2026 - 03:08
Hybrid Humility: The Long Walk Toward OurselvesThere is a strange comfort in watching a machine do something we cannot. A century ago, that comfort came in a small glass bottle filled with radium water. The label promised vigor, clarity, and a...
August 8, 2026 - 10:41
Youth Services Psychology Interns Graduate, Program Earns 10-Year APA RenewalBOCA RATON, FL - A significant milestone was reached Thursday as four doctoral psychology interns and one postdoctoral fellow completed their training, marking the end of a rigorous year of...
August 7, 2026 - 21:15
Having Peter Pan on Staff Isn’t All BadThe modern workplace often feels like a collision between Captain Hook`s rigid schedule and Peter Pan`s insistence on flying by the seat of his pants. Many managers complain that younger employees,...
August 6, 2026 - 19:38
3 ‘Nosy’ Habits That Mean You’re Intelligent, By A PsychologistCuriosity often gets mistaken for meddling, but a growing body of psychological research suggests that what looks like prying is frequently a sign of a sharper mind. According to a recent analysis...
August 6, 2026 - 03:42
Why being born helpless may be one of humanity’s greatest strengthsNew research is turning an old assumption on its head. For decades, scientists viewed the long, vulnerable infancy of human babies as a costly trade-off. We are born unable to walk, talk, or even...
August 4, 2026 - 22:06
Courageous Optimism Does Not Always Wear a BadgeThe idea that heroism appears in a flash of instinct is a comforting myth. In reality, courage under fire is a habit, rehearsed long before the moment arrives. That is the core of a theory...
August 4, 2026 - 04:48
'Purity Culture' Increases Sexual Shame and Problems in SexNew research suggests that people raised in strict purity culture, which emphasizes abstinence before marriage and frames sex as morally dangerous, carry significant psychological and sexual...
August 3, 2026 - 14:52
GOP Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in House, needs 'serious psychological help'Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno is publicly calling for his former son-in-law, Representative Max Miller, to leave the House of Representatives, stating that the Ohio congressman needs...
August 2, 2026 - 22:26
Transcending Insulated Narcissism in the Age of Self-HelpWe live in an era where everyone has a platform, and almost everyone uses it to share an opinion. The self-help industry tells us to trust ourselves, to honor our truth, and to speak our minds. But...
July 31, 2026 - 02:31
Building Inner Conviction in Unstable TimesFor young people today, finding a sense of purpose and inner conviction can feel nearly impossible. The world often seems arbitrary, shifting without warning, and lacking the stable values that...
July 29, 2026 - 23:22
Psychology says people who constantly look for signs from the universe are just trying to make sense of thConstantly searching for signs from the universe is not a mystical quirk but a natural psychological strategy for dealing with uncertainty, experts say. When people notice repeated numbers,...
July 29, 2026 - 12:08
Why Sleep Matters for Brain InflammationA good night`s sleep is more than just a way to feel refreshed. New research continues to highlight its critical role in managing brain inflammation, a factor in conditions ranging from everyday...
July 28, 2026 - 20:34
Psychology says choosing the human cashier over self-checkout isn't inefficiency — it's a vote for the last thirty-second conversation of the dayIn an age of speed and automation, standing in line for a human cashier might look like a waste of time. But psychology suggests otherwise. That deliberate choice to bypass the self-checkout kiosk...
July 28, 2026 - 06:46
Train Your Brain to Spot Misinformation in Five Minutes a DayMisinformation doesn`t trick people because they are lazy or careless. It works because it exploits the way the human brain is wired. Our minds are designed to accept information quickly, rely on...
July 27, 2026 - 19:09
Old Drugs, New Hope for Brain Fog and Long COVID FatigueTwo common drugs, one used for constipation and another for depression, are being tested as potential treatments for the lingering cognitive and physical symptoms of long COVID. Early trial results...
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...