A foundational 1956 study of the concept, focussed on a U.F.O. doomsday cult, has been all but debunked by new research.

Loss and grief can cause cloudy thinking, intrusive images, or problems with attention and memory. If a loved one is now unreachable, our memory system needs time to adjust to this new reality. When ...

Cognitive dissonance is everywhere — but it’s not well understood. When we’re aware of it, it can be a powerful motivator for behavioral change and enhance insight. When we're not, it can cause us to ...

People who have experienced chronic stress or trauma often report feeling unlucky or doomed. This isn’t superstition; it’s a ...

Psychological research is showing that altruism does exist, an understanding that could lead to a more empathetic world.

In the past, left-wing populists, and populist left-wing movements, have scored political successes. Why do their counterparts today have so much difficulty getting anything going? The problem stems ...

This year, psychological scientists tackled profound and varied questions to help us better understand ourselves and the ...

Here’s why January triggers anxiety, fatigue and emotional sluggishness, and some science-backed strategies for a more ...

One of the most unexpectedly powerful results of pairing NotebookLM with YouTube is how easily it can turn video insights ...

Evolutionary psychology provides a foundational framework for understanding how cognitive and behavioral traits have evolved in response to recurring ...

Guilt and shame arise from different cognitive triggers and rely on distinct neural systems to guide compensatory behavior.

Your Brain's Night Shift A 2023 study found a strong link between the content of dreams and the consolidation of newly formed ...