The close relationships we have with romantic partners, family, friends and even co-workers enrich our lives in countless ways. But there’s another type of connection that’s meaningful but often ...

Research found that talking to strangers can have numerous benefits for mental health and overall well-being. Basically, ...

Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document ...

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by Newcastle University. Contrary to the common assumption that lonely people would ...

The human brain not only remembers who other people are, it also uses basic mathematical functions called basis functions to store information about how people interact — for example, how they work ...

Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study. Our brains use basic 'building ...

Not everyone is wired for small talk, office parties, or group chats. While society often praises outgoing and sociable people, there's a quieter group that finds peace in silence. For these ...

Teen use of AI chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health.

Technology may play a significant role in how people interact with their romantic partners. This is particularly true for young adults, whose relationships tend to be less stable and less committed ...

Memory isn’t just a mechanism for storing all of the information you encounter. Instead, it helps you to hold onto information that is likely to be useful for reducing effort in the future. That is ...

The little dinosaur robot blinks its big, blue eyes and stretches its neck. It tilts its head toward a human, who responds with a pat. The dinosaur closes its eyes in apparent contentment. But when it ...