Pro-life people partly motivated to prevent casual sex, study finds. Opposition to abortion isn’t all about sanctity-of-life concerns, and instead may be at least partly about discouraging casual sex.
First study to pinpoint a single brain area capable of halting aggressive social behavior and encouraging pro-social actions. Reducing the activity of this brain area lessened aggressive behaviors in mice and encouraged more sociable interactions.
Social media’s role in “delusion amplification” highlighted in new study, which suggests that social media can act as an incubator for delusional thinking, reinforcing distorted self-perceptions and encouraging excessive mentalistic cognition.
Scientists discover how to reactivate cancer’s molecular “kill switch”. Synthetic RNA fragments introduced into cancer cells in human cells lines and mouse models effectively flipped this genetic switch, restoring the body’s natural ability to inhibit tumor progression.
Words used to describe rape victims (such as ‘scantily clad’ and ‘being promiscuous’) can have effect on jail time for offenders. In court cases where victims are described in a prejudiced manner, defendants receive prison sentences that are 16 months shorter than in cases without such descriptions.
Twin study suggests rationality and intelligence share the same genetic roots - the study suggests that being irrational, or making illogical choices, might simply be another way of measuring lower intelligence.
Study looked at the vow to stand by a marriage in times of sickness. Marriages are about 7 times more likely to end when the wife becomes ill than when the husband does. When the husband was in poor health but the wife wasn’t, they were no more likely to split than when both were in good health.
Less than 1% of people with firearm access engage in defensive use in any given year. Those with access to firearms rarely use their weapon to defend themselves, and instead are far more likely to be exposed to gun violence in other ways, according to new study.
Why straight women watch lesbian porn: study identifies factors: desire for authentic depictions of pleasure, lack of degradation, and relatable sexual experience. Rather than reflecting shift in sexual identity, straight women are drawn to lesbian porn as a way to explore desire on their own terms.
US influencer apologises for snatching baby wombat away from its mother
A new study investigated how long it takes to get over an ex-partner. On average, it took about 4.18 years for the emotional attachment to an ex-partner to be halfway dissolved. For the typical person, the bond to an ex completely faded away around 8 years but for some it takes longer.
Sugary drinks linked to greater oral cancer risk, study indicates. Women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly 5 times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who largely avoided sugary soft drinks.
People with a less clear sense of self are less selective when evaluating potential romantic partners, particularly when assessing less compatible matches, according to a study.
1 kg of compost contains up to 16,000 microplastic particles, finds new study. The scientists suspect the origin of these fragments are “biodegradable” compostable bags used to place food and garden waste into.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Experiencing 5 or more blistering sunburns between ages 15 and 20 increases one’s melanoma risk by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer risk by 68%. Study found that 30.3% of US adults had 1-5 sunburns and 2.1% more than 6 sunburns in the past 12 months.
New research reveals that second-screening—using a phone, tablet or laptop while watching TV or movie—can enhance your experience and boost social connections when you're alone. 83% of TV viewers use a second device while watching, engaging in activities such as texting or browsing social media.
Study found that women who reported higher levels of self-objectification were more likely to fake orgasms, perform desire for their partner, and tolerate discomfort during sex. The strongest predictor of lower orgasm rates was women’s perception that their partner objectified them.
