When scientific journals publicly endorse political candidates, they risk alienating segments of the public. A new study reveals how these political statements lower trust in the scientific community among moderate and conservative Americans. psypost.org/political-endors…
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Beer goggles can distort what we see, and a few pints can impair our cognition and slur our speech.
New research suggests that a moderate amount of beer can also make us less prepared to help others whom we see are in distress, reports @ewdolan:
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New research, summarized by @ewdolan, looks at what happens to employees’ sense of connection and recognition when hybrid working eliminates the small moments of impromptu contact with colleagues, and what organizations can do to bring some of them back:
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Higher IQ is correlated with success, but that is often confounded by incentives at school or work (intelligent people might also be working harder).
New research suggests high-IQ people are successful also when incentives don’t matter, writes @ewdolan:
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Research suggests that people with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to negotiate their compensation and benefits, and more likely to experience a social backlash when they do, writes @ewdolan:
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A comprehensive new analysis of friends with benefits relationships reveals that these casual arrangements offer greater sexual variety and lower rates of relationship violence, but come with increased sexual health risks and slightly higher mental… dlvr.it/TV8TZj
Anyone can check the study themselves. Only 3.1% of the sample prioritized social equity over truth. The majority prioritized truth. But it was a slim majority... 40.5% said "it's complicated."
You can learn more here: psypost.org/psychology-profe…
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Do women really multitask better than men? Researchers put both sexes through a rigorous real-world simulation. While they scored the same on most metrics, one difference emerged that explains why men often look like they are struggling. dlvr.it/TV7wGf
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Does making a behavior illegal actually make it immoral? According to new research, yes. Simply labeling an action as illegal makes people judge it as more morally wrong even if the law was broken accidentally. dlvr.it/TV8LQT
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When crypto traders are feeling optimistic, they pay less attention to the economy: A study of minute-by-minute crypto trading finds that prices and volume react instantly to U.S. economic reports, but that bullish investor sentiment tends to mute those… dlvr.it/TV8Pjm
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When a politician is caught in a sex scandal, their spouse’s reaction can shape the public fallout. A new experiment reveals that voters judge unfaithful candidates far more harshly if their spouse decides to end the marriage. dlvr.it/TV1wk7
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A large study of young men in Denmark reveals that growing up with a parent who has a mental illness is linked to slightly lower cognitive scores, but this association shifts dramatically depending on other family hardships. dlvr.it/TV0Jkv
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A new study finds that higher maternal body fat during pregnancy increases systemic inflammation, which in turn predicts greater ADHD symptoms in toddlers. The findings highlight gestational inflammation as a potential pathway shaping early brain… dlvr.it/TV13K1
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When humans learn new rules, our brains use the exact same evidence-gathering process to make decisions as they do when processing basic physical sensations. A recent study shows that decision-making brain waves adapt to track arbitrary, newly learned… dlvr.it/TV1BTK
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A systematic review of 49 imaging studies highlights how COVID-19 affects the human brain. Researchers found widespread structural and functional changes in areas responsible for memory, emotion, and attention, providing insight into enduring… dlvr.it/TTwNLS
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Anorexia nervosa is notoriously difficult to treat, often resisting standard care. Now, a new pilot study suggests that psilocybin therapy, paired with psychological support, could safely help reduce eating disorder symptoms and boost the motivation to… dlvr.it/TTx1Xp
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Long-term action video game training might do more than just improve your gaming skills. A new study reveals how six months of digital combat reshapes resting brain waves and whole-brain connectivity to boost visual attention. dlvr.it/TTwS0L
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you’ll be shocked to learn Flock’s biggest investor is Andreessen Horowitz who is also an early seed investor in Free Press (both in 2021) which is oddly not disclosed in this segment
Ever feel like you're being watched? You might be right.
But Flock Safety cameras aren't interested in you—unless you're a kidnapper, a thief, or up to no good.
@SulkinMaya dives into why people need to stop destroying tech that's actually stopping crime.
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Flock and other ALPR systems log the movement of all vehicles. Flock cameras have been used to track ICE protesters and women seeking legal reproductive care. There are also over 50 documented cases of ALPRs being used for stalking.
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Stopping the common ADHD medication methylphenidate may cause lasting sleep disruptions. A new animal study reveals that rats experience fragmented rest and altered circadian rhythms ten days after ceasing the drug, highlighting potential long-term… dlvr.it/TTvWmF
