The Asymmetric Brain

Left Brain - Right Brain

New Insights on the Evolution of Right- and Left-Handedness

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 15, 2026

Why are 90% of people right-handed and 10% left-handed? A modification of the well-known fighting hypothesis aims to explain this pattern.

Beauty

Being Attractive Makes Men Happier Than Women

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 7, 2026

A new study found that attractive people are happier than others, but gender plays a role.

Left Brain - Right Brain

Left-Handers Are Better at Mirror-Writing Than Right-Handers

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 6, 2026

Have you ever wondered whether left-handers are better at mirror-writing than right-handers? Several studies have investigated this question.

Nostalgia

The Rise of Analogue Nostalgia

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 5, 2026

Have you ever felt like you would rather listen to a vinyl record than stream music on your phone? If so, you may have felt analogue nostalgia.

Hormones

Is There a Link Between Left-Handedness and Breast Cancer?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on March 4, 2026

Both left-handedness and breast cancer are affected by sex hormones, and some studies suggested a link. Others, however, did not. A meta-analysis weighed the evidence.

Meta-Analysis

AI in, Garbage Out: Is Meta-Analysis in Danger?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 28, 2026

Psychologists often integrate research findings using meta-analysis to generate robust insights. But a rise in fake AI-generated publications threatens this important method.

Singlehood

9 Key Insights From Research About Staying Single

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 27, 2026

How does never having a partner in life affect psychological well-being? A new study investigated.

Sport and Competition

Left-Handers Are More Competitive Than Right-Handers

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 24, 2026

Left-handers are better at some types of sports than right-handers. But are they also more competitive? A new study says yes.

Aging

How Toxic People Make Us Age Faster

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 22, 2026

Real biological effects include accelerated ageing.

Animal Behavior

Do Pets Make Their Owners Happy? A New Study Says No

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 21, 2026

Positive and negative effects cancel each other out.

Artificial Intelligence

Cognitive Offloading: Using AI Reduces New Skill Formation

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 15, 2026

Is cognitive offloading harmless or does it have negative effects for cognition? A new study offers interesting insights.

Stress

How Stress Hurts Heart Rate Synchronization in Couples

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 14, 2026

When one partner is stressed, the other feels it too—not just emotionally, but on a biological level. New research on heart rate synchronization helps explain how.

Happiness

What Kind of Life Makes Us Happier, an Exciting or a Cozy One?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 11, 2026

Is it better to pursue success, comfort, or experience?

Gender

8 Rules for Being a Good Man

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 8, 2026

6. Question your stereotypes.

Left Brain - Right Brain

Am I Left-Handed or Mixed-Handed?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on January 25, 2026

Many people think there are only two forms of handedness, but there are actually three: left-handedness, right-handedness, and mixed-handedness.

Mating

A Bad Idea: Posting Conspiracy Theories When Online Dating

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on January 12, 2026

Believing in conspiracy theories can hurt existing relationships with friends and family members, but how does it affect online dating? A new study explored.