Conquering Nightmares and Insomnia with Science

Summary: A new workbook offers science-backed strategies to help individuals overcome chronic nightmares and insomnia. Using proven therapeutic approaches, it teaches readers how to rewrite distressing dreams and develop healthier…

Can AI Be Funny? Yes, But Not Funnier Than a Human

Summary: A new study shows that AI can create internet memes rated as funny and shareable as those made by humans, but the best jokes still come from people. Researchers…

Multitasking Is Many Skills, Not One

Summary: A new study reveals that multitasking isn’t a single, universal skill, but a combination of broad cognitive abilities and task-specific skills. Researchers tested 224 participants across nine different multitasking…

Hallucinogens Linked to Milder PTSD

Summary: In a unique real-world study, researchers examined the psychological effects of trauma on survivors of the October 7 Nova Festival attack in Israel, focusing on their use of mind-altering…

Nostalgic Tunes Trigger Stronger Urge to Dance Than Familiar Hits

Summary: A new study reveals that nostalgia plays a powerful role in making us want to dance, even more so than familiarity with a song alone. Researchers asked young adults…

Bedtime Procrastination Linked to Personality Traits

Summary: New research reveals that bedtime procrastination in young adults is linked to specific personality traits, especially higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness and extraversion. These associations remained significant even after…

Shared Genetic Signatures Found Across Psychiatric Disorders

Summary: Researchers have uncovered shared biological mechanisms across major psychiatric disorders by analyzing postmortem brain samples from the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Instead of looking at gene expression broadly, they zoomed…

Board Game Helps Autistic Players Express Emotions Through Images

Summary: A new study finds that the storytelling board game Dixit may help people with autism express their thoughts and emotions. By selecting from illustrated cards, players can convey personal…

Kindness Sparks Cooperation by Boosting Social Connectedness

Summary: New research reveals that everyday niceness, like warm tones, smiles, and active listening, can significantly improve teamwork and increase willingness to cooperate. These small acts foster a sense of social…

How Personality Shapes Emotional Intimacy

Summary: While neuroticism is strongly associated with lower relationship satisfaction, the behavioral mechanisms driving this link have remained unclear. In a week-long daily diary study involving 246 participants, researchers identified…