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A new study has found that babies with more diverse gut bacteria at two weeks old tend to show more negative emotions as toddlers. The findings highlight how early-life microbial environments may influence emotional development years later. dlvr.it/TMMHsl

Psychologists are learning that psychopathic traits can be subtle, widespread, and surprisingly influential. These 11 studies offer a science-backed glimpse into how callousness, impulsivity, and emotional detachment shape everything from romantic… dlvr.it/TMMPkD

Researchers found that just six weeks of moderate aerobic exercise improved mood, increased self-efficacy, and strengthened the ability to sense internal bodily signals. The study highlights a possible pathway linking physical activity and emotional… dlvr.it/TMN1V0

A new study suggests that believing in one conspiracy theory may slightly increase the likelihood of believing in others. The research offers rare causal evidence in support of the long-debated “rabbit hole” model of how conspiracy beliefs spread. dlvr.it/TMN7dd

Fascinating new neuroscience study shows the brain emits light through the skull: psypost.org/fascinating-ne…

A new UK study finds that bright 5-year-olds from low-income families match their affluent peers academically through primary school, but between ages 11 and 14, they face steep declines in motivation, behavior, mental health, and exam performance. dlvr.it/TMNFX8

A randomized controlled trial has found that melatonin supplements taken after night shifts may enhance the body’s ability to repair oxidative DNA damage. The findings may offer insight into how to protect night shift workers from long-term health risks. dlvr.it/TMNMvw

Long-term data from Britain and the Netherlands reveal that citizens’ populist beliefs rise and fall alongside changes in democratic satisfaction. The research challenges the idea that populist attitudes are static traits and highlights their potential… dlvr.it/TMNTSt

Researchers report that sexual narcissism may serve as a psychological link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual behavior. Participants with compulsive sexual behavior reported more trauma, greater sexual narcissism, and higher hypersexuality… dlvr.it/TMNZM3

Ketamine’s popularity is surging in both medical and recreational circles, but so are its risks. A new international survey of people addicted to the drug sheds light on severe health effects, treatment shortcomings, and the urgent need for better care. dlvr.it/TMNfMk

A closer look at AI language models shows that while they can detect meaningful personality signals in text, much of their success with certain datasets comes from exploiting superficial cues, raising questions about the validity of some assessments. dlvr.it/TMNzb4

A new study in Animal Cognition found that pet dogs showed no preference for generous humans over selfish ones, whether they experienced the treatment themselves or observed it toward another dog, raising questions about dogs’ ability to form human… dlvr.it/TMP36h

High openness nearly doubled the odds of reporting lasting positive changes from a psychedelic trip, while high neuroticism raised the odds of negative aftereffects by 56%, according to new research examining the role of the Big Five personality traits. dlvr.it/TMP7Jf

Women who endured childhood trauma may be more prone to eating disorders if they struggle with mentalizing, new research indicates. The findings point to a potential mediating role for difficulties in understanding mental states in this relationship. dlvr.it/TMPCZp

People who score higher on neuroticism are more likely to experience frequent nightmares, according to research published in Dreaming. dlvr.it/TMPHbJ

A year-long study suggests vortioxetine may offer greater improvements in both cognition and mood for people with Alzheimer’s disease and depression compared to other antidepressants, potentially making it a promising treatment option alongside standard… dlvr.it/TMPM8b

A massive 15-country study suggests that people who are highly sensitive to personal injustice are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories — including claims about climate change and vaccines — regardless of broader societal histories of conflict… dlvr.it/TMPhsk

A sweeping new study reveals that narcissistic traits—especially antagonistic rivalry—are linked to more frequent experiences of social exclusion, shaped by how narcissists perceive ambiguous interactions, how they behave toward others, and how exclusion… dlvr.it/TMPm9P