Psychology
How Gambling Addiction Is Changing in a Polymarket World
The ways in which sports betting and predictive markets are ruining lives
When Liars Are Perceived as More Moral
New research reveals complex attitudes about prosocial lies
How Brain-Scanning Earbuds Could Build the Perfect Playlist
The scientific quest for a playlist that’s all killer, no filler
Pink Noise Could be Ruining Your Sleep
New research shows the popular sleep sound could be doing more harm than good
How Dissociation Blunts Trauma
The most elusive mental health condition is more common than we thought
Why Waiting in Line Makes Stuff Seem More Valuable
New research explains why we like hard-earned rewards more
Why Middle-Aged Americans Can’t Find Happiness
Welcome to the real midlife crisis in the US
Workplace Loneliness Is Contagious
A new meta-review captures a troubling trend in workplace loneliness
Motivation Can Profoundly Shape Your Memories
Different moods may determine what details you remember and how you recall them later
How Having Kids Makes Parents Disgust-Proof
All those dirty diapers make it pretty hard to get grossed out about anything else
