FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 23, 2018·5 min readIt’s Time to End the Debate About Violence and Video GamesResearchers comment on the perceived link between violence and video games. They conclude claims that there is consistent scientific evidence that video gaming encourages violence, are false.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 16, 2018·5 min readNo Evidence to Support Link Between Violent Video Games and BehaviorA new study from University of York researchers backs up previous findings that there is no evidence to support the theory that violent video games increase real life aggressive behavior in gamers.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 30, 2017·4 min readSadism Leads Certain People to Seek Vengeance, Study FindsAccording to researchers, those with sadistic tenancies, who enjoy seeing people suffer, are more likely to seek revenge against those they believe have wronged them.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 26, 2017·3 min readUnderstanding Soccer Violence Could Help the Fight Against TerrorResearchers examine football hooliganism to help gain insight into what may drive gang culture and terrorist activity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 6, 2017·5 min readThree-Quarters of Americans See Head Injuries in Football as Major ProblemA new poll conducted by UMass Lowell and The Washington Post reveals three quarters of NFL fans believe head injuries in the sport are a major problem. 60% of those surveyed also said they were concerned about off-field violence as a result of head injuries.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 26, 2017·3 min readYouth Violence on DeclineResearchers reveal that, despite popular perception, youth violence is on a noteworthy decline.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 5, 2017·4 min readSelf Harm Linked to Violence Towards OthersResearchers report on a link between people who self harm and violent crime.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2017·3 min readDisruptive Children Do Not Inspire Similar Behavior in SiblingsA new study reports children are likely to learn how not to behave like their more disruptive siblings.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 6, 2017·4 min readGun Violence is a ‘Contagious’ Social EpidemicResearchers use an epidemiological approach to assess the probability of an individual becoming a victim of gun violence.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
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
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