Who uses the dark web? New research links dark web access to low self-control, criminal records, and deviant peer groups.

Rutgers‑led study of 2.2 million people finds addiction risk is driven more by genes tied to impulse control and reward ...

*A recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences reveals that men may take greater risks when influenced by a high-pitched female voice. Conducted by researchers at a university in ...

People's political persuasions can have a significant influence on their initial response to a global health crisis, ...

A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests there's a science behind a woman's irresistible siren call. There’s science behind the irresistible siren call. From the ...

Human behavior is a tapestry woven from culture, environment, and biology. Among the most intriguing aspects of this tapestry is risk-taking—those bold, sometimes reckless decisions that can lead to ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...

Gambling addiction is a rising concern, but what if the bright lights in the casino are subtly influencing risk-taking decisions? New research by Flinders University suggests that circadian ...