According to researchers, people are able to judge whether a politician has been convicted of corruption just by looking at their faces. Read More
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A new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
A bipartisan bill has been announced to boost Alzheimer's disease research and create an international action plan. Read More
Researchers report a lack of self control can establish a perception of power. Read More
University of Kent researchers report people who believe they are disadvantaged are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their country and support populist ideologies. Read More
Researchers report people who were frequently exposed to entertainment television were more likely to vote for populist politicians and parties. Additionally, less educated people and those exposed to entertainment TV as children were more likely to vote for populists than their non-exposed peers. Read More
People who smile following a victory can trigger an opponent to act more aggressively, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers report the outcome of the 2016 election had some unexpected outcomes when it comes to how people from one party affiliation treat people who have opposite views. Read More
A new study reports American gun owners are exhibiting increased levels of political participation, not only by voting but also donating to candidate funds and contacting elected officials. Read More
According to researchers, people tend to be more lenient towards politicians' lies when they believe a specific political stance is morally correct. Researchers suggest supporters perceive the lies to be a necessary means to achieve a higher moral end. Read More
Valuing our identity over our accuracy leads us to accept incorrect information that aligns with the beliefs of the political party we support, researchers report. Read More
A new study reports the emotional underpinnings of political ideology motivates how the people seek and process information about election races and climate change. Read More
