FeaturedPsychology·February 4, 2016·5 min readAmericans Ten Times More Likely to be Killed by Firearms Than People From Other High Income CountriesA new study reports US citizens are up-to ten times more likely to be victims of gun violence than people from other developed nations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2016·12 min readAggression’s Role in the Creation of New Nerve CellsResearchers report that after an aggressive encounter, mice who 'won' a fight showed signs of new neuron growth in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2016·4 min readOrigins of “Rage” Identified in BrainResearchers have been able to tie unprovoked violent outbursts in male mice to damage to the lateral septum.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 23, 2016·4 min readExtreme Beliefs Often Mistaken For PsychosisResearchers proposes a new term to classify non-psychotic behavior that is associated with extreme beliefs and leads to acts of criminal violence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 24, 2016·5 min readNew Theory About How Climate Affects ViolenceHotter temperatures and climates that have less seasonal variation in temperatures have an impact on aggression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 4, 2016·3 min read‘Media Contagion’ a Factor in Mass ShootingsResearchers call on the media to deny mass shooters the fame they seek.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2016·4 min readTargeting the Social Networks of Group ViolenceResearchers report a strong group of friends could be just as big a factor in acts of group violence as a charismatic leader.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·4 min readHigher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric IllnessA new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 1, 2016·4 min readPsychotropic Medications Could Cut Risk of Violent ReoffendingA new study reports prescribing violent offenders psychotropic drugs following release from prison decreases the risk of the reoffending.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 15, 2016·6 min readConsuming Violent Media Linked to 13 Times Surge in Violent DreamsConsuming violent media 90 minutes prior to bedtime makes you 13 times more likely to have a violent dream that night, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 30, 2016·6 min readResearchers Urge Caution Around Psilocybin UseWhile many people reported a 'bad trip' when taking psilocybin containing mushrooms, most report experiencing meaningful and worthwhile experiences while under the influence.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 31, 2016·4 min readMen Who Buy Sex Have Much in Common With Sexually Coercive MenA new study reports men who buy sex have less empathy for female prostitutes than those who don't. Additionally, those who use prostitutes share some key characteristics with men at risk for committing sexually violent acts.Read More
