New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to how human memory evolved.   It also ...

People often misjudge their understanding of verifiable political facts. A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied provides evidence that individuals with the least ...

Everyone’s memory can be faulty to a certain extent. New research on memory's foibles shows how gaslighters prey upon their victims by taking advantage of this simple fact.

For generations, dog owners have joked that their pets listen in on conversations and seem to understand what people are ...

Six years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, research reveals how the crisis reshaped tax revenues, enforcement, and ...

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How people connect with one another may be more complex—and more fascinating—than previously thought. A new review in Nature Reviews Psychology explores the emerging science of interpersonal ...

When it comes to where snacks are bought, grocery stores remain the anchor (76.8%), followed by big-box retailers like Walmart and Target (65.6%). Convenience stores and gas stations still play a key ...