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How Harmonious Music Tunes the Brain for Human Connection
A new Yale study finds that listening to harmonious chord progressions during face-to-face interaction strengthens brain activity linked to empathy and connection. The work could help explain why music is central to social rituals and inspire new therapies for people who feel isolated.
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New USC Study: Pro Athletes Overwhelmingly Back Activism Rights
A new national study from USC’s Race and Equity Center finds 94% of professional athletes believe they should be able to engage in activism, with most planning to use social media to speak out on racial injustice. Researchers say the findings challenge leagues, teams and fans to support athletes’ voices.
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Study: Media Framed Asian American Olympians as Loyalty Test
A new University of Michigan study finds U.S. media celebrated snowboarder Chloe Kim while vilifying skier Eileen Gu, revealing how Asian American athletes’ belonging is treated as conditional. Researchers say the coverage shows how sports media helps decide who is seen as truly American.
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New Kinsey Institute Study Asks: How Many Times Do We Fall in Love?
A first-of-its-kind Kinsey Institute study finds U.S. adults fall passionately in love about twice in a lifetime. The results challenge media-fueled expectations and may help people and therapists rethink what romantic love really looks like.
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New Tool Reveals Why Some People Embrace Political Debate
A new psychology tool from the University of Basel measures how far we will go to talk with people who disagree. The findings challenge assumptions about political conflict and offer clues for bridging divides.
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Teen Drug Use in U.S. Stays Near Record Lows, Survey Finds
A major national survey shows most U.S. teens continue to avoid alcohol, nicotine and other drugs at historically high rates, with no rebound since the pandemic. Researchers say the overall picture is encouraging but warn that small increases in heroin and cocaine use need close attention.
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New Study Links Parental Attitudes to College Binge Drinking
Before ever setting foot on campus, many college students who binge drink may be influenced by the attitudes toward alcohol they learned at home, according to a new study led by Washington State University (WSU). The research, published in the journal Behavioral Sciences, reveals that students who binge drink more frequently often come from homes…
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Dating Advice From Researchers: Knowing What You Want Is Key
Single individuals who date without clear relationship goals are more likely to experience loneliness and lower life satisfaction, according to a new study by McGill University researchers. The concept of “relationship clarity,” developed by co-author Dita Kubin, a recent doctoral graduate in psychology from McGill, underscores the importance of knowing what one wants in a…
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New Study Reveals Why Consumers Are More Likely to Opt for Premium Products
Consumers are more inclined to select higher-priced items when the product attributes are framed positively, according to a new study conducted by Washington State University. This research, published in the journal Nature, unveils that shoppers perceive a stronger correlation between price and product quality when the relationship is depicted in an optimistic light, a phenomenon…
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New Study Reveals Ethnic Discrimination in Spain’s Top Online Marketplace
Researchers from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona have uncovered significant ethnic discrimination in Spain’s leading online second-hand marketplace. The study indicates that buyers with Arabic and Chinese names must offer up to 3% more to be treated equally to those with Spanish names. Conducted by Jorge Rodríguez Menés, Clara Cortina and Maria José González…