People judge others differently if they've used a beauty filter in their photos









People don't just change their opinion on how attractive someone is if they use a beauty filter in their pho

Research shows that we form first impressions of people in a fraction of a second. A new study asks whether these first impressions carry much weight.

Incels misjudge societal views, vastly overestimating blame and underestimating sympathy, a new study reveals.

Does facial hair build trust? A new study finds it depends on age, attractiveness, and beard style.

Social identity plays a central role in mass politics, shaping the perceptions citizens have of politically relevant phenomena. Does identity bias perceptions o...

A new study finds that people who are dissatisfied with their height tend to feel more envious, jealous, and competitive toward same-sex peers—suggesting that how we feel about our height may influence social rivalry more than actual stature.

Americans became less favorable toward Asians as COVID-19 spread and news coverage intensified, according to a new study. The drop was strongest among Trump supporters, highlighting how political rhetoric and fear shaped public opinion during the pandemic.

A massive 15-country study suggests that people who are highly sensitive to personal injustice are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories — including claims about climate change and vaccines — regardless of broader societal histories of conflict or…

A new study finds that while moderate eyelash length is seen as most attractive and healthiest, longer lashes are linked to greater perceived sexual receptivity—suggesting that long eyelashes may signal openness to casual relationships, despite lower attractiveness…

Ten years of nationwide data from New Zealand reveal most White men report low and stable perceptions of discrimination. But two smaller groups feel disadvantaged or increasingly marginalized, linking these views to well-being and political attitudes over…

Men using sextech elicit stronger disgust than women, with lifelike robots triggering the most negative reactions, a new study reports.

A series of three studies suggests that voluntarily childfree adults are perceived as less warm than parents. Discrimination was linked to viewing childfree people as narcissistic, selfish, or less human.

New brain imaging reveals that taking slow, deliberate breaths alters how accurately you recognize human emotions. The phase of your breath actually rewires the brain networks responsible for visual perception and passing judgment.

A recent study published in the International Marketing Review suggests that flaunting luxury experiences online, rather than material goods, can make people appear more attractive. However, this effect depends heavily on a potential partner's cultural background…