Diverging views of democracy fuel support for authoritarian politicians, study shows. People who supported democracy in principle but adhered less strongly to liberal democratic norms, like minority rights protection and constraints on executive power, tolerated democratic violations more readily.

Study shows that cannabidiol may promote biomineralization of teeth even under inflammatory conditions. Results show promise for dental tissue repair in mice. Cannabidiol may be a promising dental treatment, especially in regenerative dentistry.

Democracies boost women’s participation in the labor market - study finds that freer societies compel more women to pursue careers. Democratic rule reduces discriminatory attitudes toward women in the workplace and creates more female role models, further encouraging women to enter the labor force.

People who experience strong competition with same-sex romantic rivals are more likely to engage in digital dating abuse. Digital dating abuse refers to the use of technology to control, monitor, or manipulate a romantic partner.

Research found no evidence to support myth that women’s cognitive abilities change across menstrual cycle. Given physiological changes that occur across menstrual cycle, the changes to the brain are either small enough that they don't influence performance or women compensate for these changes.

Research found no evidence to support myth that women’s cognitive abilities change across menstrual cycle. Given physiological changes that occur across menstrual cycle, the changes to the brain are either small enough that they don't influence performance or women compensate for these changes.

Transgender people prescribed gender affirming hormones are at significantly lower risk of depression, a new study shows. The researchers suggest that this happens because of the physiological changes caused by hormones, as well as reductions in gender dysphoria leading to better social functioning.

Transgender people prescribed gender affirming hormones are at significantly lower risk of depression, a new study shows. The researchers suggest that this happens because of the physiological changes caused by hormones, as well as reductions in gender dysphoria leading to better social functioning.

Study suggests that semaglutide, a weight loss drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may help protect the brain from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Semaglutide reduced inflammation in the brains of genetically modified mice that mimic Alzheimer’s disease and improved their memory performance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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