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Never Forget a Face? Women May Remember Faces Better Because They Scan More

Women may remember faces better than men in part because they spend more time studying features without even knowing it, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. ... More>


Blood Vessels in the Eye Linked With IQ, Cognitive Function

The width of blood vessels in the retina, located at the back of the eye, may predict brain health years before the onset of dementia and other deficits. ... More>


New Research From Psychological Science

A sample of new research exploring imagination and future delinquency; manual experiences and object representation; limits on the fidelity of visual long-term memory; and loneliness and inflammation. ... More>


Resiliency May Come at a Physical Cost for Some Kids

Children living in poverty who appear to succeed socially may be failing biologically, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. ... More>


Picking Up a Second Language Is Predicted by Ability to Learn Patterns

A new study suggests that learning to understand and read a second language may be driven, at least in part, by our ability to pick up on statistical regularities. ... More>