Psychology

Putting humans and LLMs head-to-head in classic tests of judgment from human psychology underscores the differences between them

An anthropologist’s detailed research shows polyamorists focus on intimacy and honesty, not sleeping around

Why can people watch the same video footage and see different things? Neuroscience can help explain

This reported machine may be linked to “Havana syndrome,” a debated condition characterized by a strange panoply of symptoms that were experienced by U.S. officials stationed in Cuba

Are you a specialist or a generalist? The answer could reveal something about how well you learn and perfect a skill

Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments

Kendra Pierre-Louis steps in as interim host and dives into the science behind why some foods—especially mayonnaise—can gross us out.

Why saying no is harder than it should be.

A large new study reveals how early relationships with parents and friends influence how we relate to those closest to us in adulthood

The words we choose when apologizing—especially longer, effortful ones—can signal sincerity and make our apologies feel more authentic.

Your brain gets used to wrongdoing. It can also get used to doing good

Winners of the annual Ig Nobel awards include the science of tipsy bats and the physics of cacio e pepe