New research suggests our brains may be wired to expect danger in the dark. The study found that sensory deprivation and ...

Diabetics are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the general public. Could a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug also stave off dementia?

A new study suggests that there are six specific traits that these people tend to have in common: Cool people are largely ...

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A new study has isolated the variables that increase the chances people are seen as "cool" around the globe. It turns out that "coolness" is an attribute that can be measured, although obviously it's ...

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But other psychology and music experts are less optimistic about its benefits, with studies often showing that that it's usually better to avoid music while studying, as it can be more distracting ...

A new study finds that voters are more motivated by radical political leaders than moderates, because supporting bold causes ...

Machiavellianism is marked by manipulativeness, a drive to win at all costs and a focus on personal gain—all traits that help ...

Psychologists pioneered the study of emotional intelligence (EI), and psychology students can benefit from high EI during ...

Former Pro Bowl tight end Julius Thomas left the NFL when he was just 30. This month he graduated with a doctoral degree in ...