Cutting Through the Noise: Raw Truths in Psychology News

June 11, 2026 - 18:46

More people are seeking medical advice and emotional reassurance from AI chatbots, drawn by their seemingly caring responses. But experts warn that the empathy these systems display is a...

June 11, 2026 - 02:30

Roger Federer lost nearly half the points he ever played. That statistic surprises most people who remember only the graceful backhands, the smooth footwork, the seemingly effortless glide across...

June 10, 2026 - 13:42

Technology shares took a sharp hit on Tuesday, deepening a selloff that started in early June. Investors are growing jittery ahead of SpaceX`s highly anticipated initial public offering later this...

June 9, 2026 - 17:06

We oversimplify psychology because complexity is harder to grasp. The human mind is a mess of contradictions, hidden biases, and tangled emotions, but we prefer neat labels like `introvert` or...

June 9, 2026 - 07:38

Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, has officially canceled development on Project Mara, a psychological horror title it first announced back in 2020. The project was intended to...

June 8, 2026 - 20:21

A new study suggests that by combining small, often overlooked psychological differences, researchers can predict a person`s sex with about 80 percent accuracy. The findings, published in a recent...

June 7, 2026 - 18:33

For decades, artificial intelligence research focused on building ever-smarter solitary systems. We trained models to master chess, generate poetry, and solve complex equations alone in digital...

June 6, 2026 - 01:13

When we picture someone at the end of their emotional rope, we tend to imagine tears, outbursts, and visible distress. But mental health experts say that image is misleading, and that assumption is...

June 5, 2026 - 00:31

Have you ever glanced at a car in your side mirror and thought it looked smaller than it actually was? That is not just a trick of the glass. It is a well-known quirk of human vision called the...

June 3, 2026 - 17:01

The University of Utah has officially launched a new undergraduate major in neuroscience, designed to bridge the gap between biological processes and human behavior. Starting in the fall semester,...

June 2, 2026 - 21:16

The relationship between spiritual struggle and mental health has long been a source of confusion and division among believers. Some Christians view any emotional or psychological distress as a...

June 2, 2026 - 04:29

For years, I believed that reading and listening were the pinnacle of human learning. We sit, we absorb, we understand. But lately, I have started to question this assumption. Reading and listening...

June 1, 2026 - 16:46

If you are in the mood for a movie that messes with your head rather than just blowing things up, Netflix has a solid lineup of psychological thrillers ready to stream. The current selection leans...

May 31, 2026 - 23:04

A semester abroad in Rome is giving new meaning to the phrase `kids today.` For years, the common narrative has painted young people as distracted, anxious, and glued to their screens. But a recent...

May 31, 2026 - 09:23

A new study sheds light on the psychological roots of intense celebrity worship, suggesting that past trauma and current mental health struggles can shape how fans form attachments to public...

May 30, 2026 - 22:40

The night before the Tel Aviv Marathon, my wife and I had a screaming match. It was one of those fights where you forget what started it but remember every cruel word. I went to bed angry and woke...

May 29, 2026 - 20:03

May is ending, and with it comes the usual flood of social media posts, corporate campaigns, and public service announcements about mental health. But for all the attention paid to adult stress and...

May 29, 2026 - 10:15

For years, the parenting playbook has been dominated by a single defensive strategy: protect your child`s brain from screens. Limit the iPad. Block the games. Monitor the apps. But a growing number...

May 28, 2026 - 20:21

Road rage is becoming a growing crisis on Utah highways and nationwide. One Fox 13 viewer recently asked a simple but troubling question: why do people treat each other so differently when they are...

May 27, 2026 - 05:07

Trauma has become a buzzword in everyday conversation and across social media feeds, yet its definition has never been more confusing. Once a clinical term reserved for severe psychological injury,...

May 26, 2026 - 18:49

Yelling during arguments is one of the most damaging patterns a couple can fall into. It escalates conflict, erodes trust, and leaves both people feeling hurt and defensive. But simply telling...

May 26, 2026 - 01:47

Tiny plastic particles, invisible to the naked eye, have been discovered inside human ovarian tissue. Scientists are now warning that these microscopic invaders may be quietly interfering with...

May 24, 2026 - 09:56

A growing unease is spreading through the workforce as robots and artificial intelligence systems become more capable. This is not just about losing a paycheck. A new study suggests that the threat...

May 23, 2026 - 23:08

Recent incidents where interactions with AI chatbots have escalated into real-world violence are raising urgent questions about the safety of artificial intelligence systems. These cases reveal a...

May 23, 2026 - 12:09

It is rarely a clean break when a person loses the capacity to make their own decisions. Unlike a light switch that flips from on to off, the decline in cognitive function is often a slow, uneven...

May 22, 2026 - 19:31

A look at the national distribution of outstanding mortgage rates reveals just how sharply the housing market has pivoted from the low-rate era following the Great Financial Crisis, through the...

May 22, 2026 - 00:34

When a new relationship feels like a whirlwind romance, it is easy to mistake intensity for genuine connection. But according to a psychologist, love that seems flawless or overwhelming from the...

May 21, 2026 - 01:09

For fathers watching their children step into young adulthood, a quiet crisis often unfolds. The instinct is to offer a clean slate, to hide past mistakes and present shortcomings behind a wall of...

May 17, 2026 - 23:48

That strange pull you feel to slow down and stare at a car crash on the highway might not be a sign of a dark personality. New research suggests that what we call `morbid curiosity` could actually...

May 16, 2026 - 18:16

Humans may believe we are at the top of the natural pecking order. But where would we be without the animals in our lives? A growing body of research suggests that the rising rates of stress,...