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·August 10, 2026·8 min read

Dog Brains Differentiate Human Anger, Fear, and Sadness

Happy human faces activate the canine reward system, while dog brains generate distinct activity patterns to differentiate between human anger, fear, and sadness.

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·August 3, 2026·7 min read

How Posture Boosts Risk-Taking and Positive Mood

A new study reveals that implicit upright posture boosts strategic risk-taking rewards and feelings of pride.

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·July 21, 2026·7 min read

AI Make-Believe Allows Deep Emotional Bonds Without Moral Guilt

By analyzing human-AI interaction through the lens of creative pretense and media theory, the study explains why people readily form emotional bonds and confide in AI companions without attributing moral status to them, allowing users to feel affection while freely resetting memories or switching off systems.

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·July 1, 2026·12 min read

How AI Substitutes Are Replacing Genuine Human Connection

A new study warns that widespread, unmoderated use of AI chatbots among teenagers introduces severe risks of relational displacement and maladaptive relational learning, distorting social development by replacing real-world conflict resolution with frictionless, algorithmic validation.

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·June 24, 2026·10 min read

Pop Music Echoes a Growing Culture of Vices

An extensive computational analysis of over 380,000 songs spanning 1960 to 2023 has revealed that popular music lyrics have become increasingly negative, showcasing a steady historical decline in language related to moral virtues like care and decency, alongside a marked rise in themes of harm, cheating, and anger.

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·May 20, 2026·7 min read

Using Physics Equations to Map Memory Distortions

The study targets a fundamental cognitive mystery: why certain emotional micro-moments remain hyper-acute while our overarching chronological timeline fragments.

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·May 12, 2026·7 min read

Emotional Labeling Reduces Anxiety in Those with Autism

Can labeling your feelings "fix" anxiety? For those with higher autistic traits, the answer may be yes. Researchers found that while these individuals experience higher intolerance of uncertainty, the act of putting feelings into words serves as a powerful regulator that lowers anxiety levels. This discovery suggests that providing "emotional toolkits" in classrooms and counseling could transform how we support neurodivergent individuals.

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·May 7, 2026·7 min read

Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age

New research shows that as we age, our brains become better at processing past mistakes, reducing the anger and intensity associated with "long-term" regrets and shifting our perspective toward reflection and meaning.

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·April 27, 2026·7 min read

Using AI to Decode Facial Behavior and Brain Health

A new study uses a 6-camera AI system to quantify facial expressions, offering a non-invasive window into the brain's internal states.

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·April 24, 2026·5 min read

Rethinking Vibration as an Emotional Language

A new study explores how structured vibration patterns can represent personal memories and provide social support for public speakers.

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·April 23, 2026·7 min read

Emotional Touch Leaves a Permanent Mark on the Mind

Researchers propose a new model for how the brain encodes and recalls emotionally meaningful touch, highlighting its role in lifelong mental health.

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·April 7, 2026·7 min read

Stoic Arguments Change More Minds Than Emotional Pleas

Research finds that emotional social media posts are viewed as manipulative and insincere, even by those who agree with the message. While "venting" feels good, it fails to change minds.