8+ hour, 19+ min ago   (340+ words) Theoretical models suggest that narcissistic individuals use different strategies to navigate social situations. Grandiose narcissism is often linked to overt, status-seeking behaviors like extraversion and social charm. In contrast, vulnerable narcissism is associated with more covert attempts to gain inclusion,…...

14+ hour, 11+ min ago   (962+ words) A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap PsyPost A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap Experiencing a sleepless night often makes it difficult to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (891+ words) Scientists and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the modern digital landscape. Smartphones operate as gateways into algorithmically curated digital environments. These algorithms are designed by artificial intelligence (AI) programs to maximize user engagement, often by presenting content that keeps…...

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5+ day, 24+ min ago   (921+ words) Previous studies have generally found that romantic nostalgia strengthens current relationships. Recalling happy memories with a present partner typically increases emotional connection. The effects of ex-partner nostalgia are less predictable. Some evidence suggests that longing for an ex harms current…...

5+ day, 25+ min ago   (636+ words) New research suggests that adopting highly demanding, child-centered parenting attitudes is associated with a stronger desire to have children. Rather than deterring people from starting or expanding families, subscribing to these ideals appears to go hand in hand with wanting…...

6+ day, 54+ min ago   (793+ words) Alcohol is frequently consumed in social settings, prompting scientists to explore how it might alter these empathic abilities. Prior research has yielded mixed results, leading researchers to wonder if the type of beverage matters. For example, a 2018 study found that…...

1+ week, 27+ min ago   (655+ words) Adolescents who spend more time playing video games tend to show differences in the outer layer of their brains, such as a thinner cortex and smaller surface area. The research, published in NeuroImage, provides a nuanced look at how solo…...

1+ week, 45+ min ago   (539+ words) “In other words, what are their goals for romantic partnership?” The research uses this motivational framework to categorize why single people might want a relationship. To understand how these motivations operate in the real world, the researchers recruited 4,019 single adults…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (642+ words) Additionally, a 2023 study indicated that treating human brain cells with aspartame led to oxidative stress and damage to mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside cells. The new research, led by Yan Bai and Ji Feng at Fudan University, aimed to test…...