June 5, 2026 - 22:16
Are Space and Time All In the Mind?The 18th-century philosopher Immanuel Kant proposed a radical idea that still echoes through physics and philosophy today: space and time are not real features of the universe, but rather the...
June 5, 2026 - 01:37
What if Your Hobby Was Better for You Than Your Phone?Every notification, like, and swipe is engineered to keep your thumb moving and your brain hooked. Our phones are designed to hijack our attention, pulling us into a loop of distraction that leaves...
June 3, 2026 - 11:04
Uncomfortable taking the last bite in a shared meal? There is a deep psychological reason for thisA new study suggests that the awkward hesitation over the last slice of pizza or the final cookie is more than just good manners. According to psychological researchers, the refusal to take the...
June 2, 2026 - 23:38
UIndy School of Psychology Faculty, Alumni, and Students Collaborate to Study Emotional Health and TikTokAs the United States continues to face a growing youth mental health crisis, social media use has become a central part of the conversation. From endless doomscrolling to the emotional effects of...
June 2, 2026 - 06:41
What the "Ambition Gap" Gets Wrong About WomenA persistent story in workplace culture says women simply lack the drive to climb the corporate ladder. But new research suggests what looks like an ambition gap is actually something else entirely...
June 1, 2026 - 21:57
AI and the Psychology of Cognitive SurrenderWhat feels like thinking may already be its replacement. As artificial intelligence tools become embedded in daily life, a subtle shift is taking place in how people approach problems. Instead of...
June 1, 2026 - 04:27
The AuDHD Strength of Being DynamicFor many people with AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, attention does not work like a steady light. It is more like a spotlight that shifts, sometimes painfully bright on a single detail...
May 31, 2026 - 06:30
The Biggest Work Stressor Has a Simple FixA sweeping analysis of 800,000 workers over 60 years has pinpointed the number one source of workplace stress, and it is not the pile of tasks on your desk. According to the data, the primary...
May 30, 2026 - 19:09
Trust in Science Didn't Collapse. It Fractured.If trust in science remains high, why does health information feel harder to navigate than ever? Recent surveys show that most Americans still express confidence in scientists and medical...
May 30, 2026 - 00:29
Parasocial Healing: Why We Seek Celebrity VulnerabilityIn an age of curated perfection, the sudden display of a celebrity`s raw emotion can feel like a lifeline. When a famous actor cries on a podcast or a musician shares a story of burnout, millions...
May 29, 2026 - 15:42
Radical Healing and Asian American Mental HealthThis May, as the nation observes both Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, a growing conversation is taking place around how Asian American...
May 28, 2026 - 21:34
The Prerequisite for Agency: Self-CompassionThe inner critic that calls you lazy, undisciplined, or not good enough might feel like a motivator, but new insights suggest it is actually the thing narrowing your options. When we treat...
May 27, 2026 - 05:03
In Search of a Look-Alike: Research Findings and ExpectationsA new wave of research is shedding light on the phenomenon of doppelgangers, examining why some strangers look nearly identical to one another despite having no biological connection. Scientists...
May 25, 2026 - 23:48
How a New Story About Anxiety Can Change EverythingA recent study suggests that the way we explain anxiety may matter more than the anxiety itself. Researchers have found that the stories people tell themselves about their anxious feelings can...
May 24, 2026 - 04:49
When Good Changes Bring Hidden Struggles: Marriage and Parenthood Tied to Suicide RiskNew research is challenging the long-held assumption that positive life events are always good for mental health. Recent studies indicate that even widely celebrated transitions like getting...
May 23, 2026 - 03:48
Planetary Health and NeuroartsA growing body of research is drawing a clear line between the state of our natural world and the health of our minds and bodies. Now, a fresh movement called `neuroarts` is stepping in to argue...
May 22, 2026 - 00:11
What Most Founders Get Wrong When Choosing a CofounderThe numbers are brutal. According to recent startup post-mortem data, cofounder conflict is the single biggest driver of failure, accounting for 65 percent of all startup collapses. That is a...
May 21, 2026 - 04:03
Helping Kids Survive SummerSummer break is often romanticized as endless days of freedom, but for many parents and children, the reality is a slow crawl of `I`m bored` by mid-July. With camps ending and friends out of town,...
May 18, 2026 - 01:40
AI Is Coming for Lawyers Before PlumbersFor decades, the message to young people was clear: go to college, get a white-collar job, and avoid the trades at all costs. That advice, drilled into Generation X and millennials, is now being...
May 14, 2026 - 01:06
The High-Functioning Danger ZoneThe image of a high achiever is often polished and enviable. They hit deadlines, lead teams, and maintain a social calendar that would exhaust most people. But this picture of seamless success can...
May 13, 2026 - 13:07
Psychologists reveal 5 signs your workplace culture has quietly crossed into cult territory — and most employees only notice them on the drive home, replaying a meeting they can't quite explainYou sit in your car after a long meeting, replaying the conversation in your head. Something felt off, but you cannot put your finger on it. Psychologists say this moment of quiet reflection is...
May 12, 2026 - 03:53
The Limits of Dimensional Models of Personality DisorderDimensional models of personality disorders have gained significant traction in recent years, promising a more nuanced way to understand the complex spectrum of human personality. Instead of the...
May 9, 2026 - 02:17
Cheyenne Bryant Raised Questions About Mental Health Pros: Here’s How To Find The Right Support For YouRecent comments from life coach Cheyenne Bryant have stirred up a conversation about the qualifications and credibility of mental health professionals. Bryant questioned the training and methods of...
May 7, 2026 - 05:21
Why brands are thinking bigger through the psychology of large-scale visual marketingIn a world where consumers scroll past hundreds of digital ads daily, brands are rediscovering the power of physical scale. According to TEAM Concept, companies are increasingly turning to...
May 6, 2026 - 21:23
Why Photographic Memory Is More Fiction Than Fact, According to PsychologyHollywood has long romanticized the idea of photographic memory. From genius detectives to secret agents, characters with perfect total recall seem to solve every puzzle in seconds. But according...
May 5, 2026 - 00:57
The Psychology of Free SpeechFree speech is often framed as a political or legal issue, but its impact runs much deeper than the courtroom or the ballot box. A growing body of psychological research suggests that the ability...
May 4, 2026 - 02:08
Grief in the Age of Digital ImmortalityIn the sleek labs and boardrooms of Silicon Valley, a new promise is being whispered: that death itself is just a software bug waiting to be patched. From AI chatbots that mimic the speech patterns...
May 3, 2026 - 13:09
The Quiet Power of Pen and Paper: Why Writing by Hand Still MattersIn an age of instant messaging, voice-to-text, and AI-generated notes, the simple act of writing things down on paper might seem like a stubborn refusal to move forward. But psychology suggests...
May 2, 2026 - 00:05
The Hidden Toll of Reporting Image-Based AbuseSurvivors of image-based abuse already endure the violation of having intimate images shared without consent. But a growing body of research reveals a second, often invisible harm: the act of...
April 30, 2026 - 04:06
Global Push for Western Parenting Sparks Debate Over Cultural ImpositionMillions of dollars are funneled annually into early childhood intervention programs worldwide, yet a growing chorus of critics argues that these efforts often impose Western norms and values...