June 9, 2026Narcissism and dark personality traits predict a strong desire for cosmetic surgery. Study identified a predictable relationship between darker personality characteristics and a favorable attitude toward aesthetic surgery. Science
June 9, 2026Feelings of anger and sadness increase trust in political statements, while joy tends to reduce political confirmation bias. Study highlights how physical and emotional responses play a role in how humans judge the truthfulness of media. Science
June 9, 2026A leading deep learning model for tracing glacier calving fronts can be adapted to new locations with only three pieces of information: one hand-labeled image per glacier, un-labelled summer reference images, and a map of the underlying rock. This could aid scientists who are tracking glacier loss. Science
June 9, 2026Women are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | The team found that levels of K27 polyubiquitination rose in the hippocampus of females after a fear-learning experience, but not in males | “We may need different approaches for males and females [with PTSD]” Science
June 9, 2026White House expands political control over federal science funding, critics warn | Ukraine news Science
June 9, 2026By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers have triggered a recalibration of neural connections that normally only occurs during sleep. This new approach offset the effects of sleep deprivation in memory tasks. Science
June 9, 2026Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows | Organized violence 1989–2025, and violent political protests Science
June 9, 2026Sexism is often a stronger predictor of political attitudes than a voter’s actual gender. A voter’s level of sexism is a significant predictor of their political attitudes and voting choices. Prejudice shape everything from support for right-wing candidates to opinions on climate policy. Science
