Psychology

Health Nail-biting, procrastination, self-harming: The evolutionary origins of bad habits

A new psychological analysis suggests self-sabotaging behaviors are rooted in survival mechanisms that favor predictable harm over uncertain threat.

Discoveries Modern dog ownership has redefined family and parenting Rebecca Shavit

AI The future of human grief in the age of artificial intelligence Shy Cohen

Health The hidden health costs of artificial nighttime light Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Sales secrets revealed: Why location can make or break a deal Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Cultures around the world define being ‘cool’ in the same way, study finds

Health Social connection linked to significantly lower risk for diabetes

Discoveries Why hills look steeper: The psychology of visual perception

Health New study reveals the three different ways men approach relationships

Discoveries Researchers find that moral instincts may be present from birth

AI Artificial intelligence is learning to understand people in surprising new ways

AI Human vs AI Music: Study Reveals Surprising Emotional Reactions

Innovations Scientists discover the secret to making robots seem real

Discoveries Internet access may harm group creativity, study finds

Discoveries Hand gestures make talking easier to follow, study finds

Discoveries Neuroscience of giving: What makes people share with others

Health Surprising reasons why people actually want to be gossiped about