Nawaf A. Matar
@nawafpsy.bsky.social
M.A Psychology - Interested in Evolutionary Studies, Meaning Centered Therapy Studies (Logotherapy), Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychopathology and Existential-Humanistic Psychology
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#humanevolutionnews This Denisovan skull from China is far older than we imagined!!
If Denisovans are this old then what else?
"There are likely to be million year-old fossils of Homo sapiens somewhere - we just haven't found them yet" 😮
#archaeologynews #archaeology #news🏺 tinyurl.com/ytn78zh6
If Denisovans are this old then what else?
"There are likely to be million year-old fossils of Homo sapiens somewhere - we just haven't found them yet" 😮
#archaeologynews #archaeology #news🏺 tinyurl.com/ytn78zh6
Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, say scientists
New analysis suggests our species began to emerge at least half a million years earlier than we thought
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October 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
#humanevolutionnews This Denisovan skull from China is far older than we imagined!!
If Denisovans are this old then what else?
"There are likely to be million year-old fossils of Homo sapiens somewhere - we just haven't found them yet" 😮
#archaeologynews #archaeology #news🏺 tinyurl.com/ytn78zh6
If Denisovans are this old then what else?
"There are likely to be million year-old fossils of Homo sapiens somewhere - we just haven't found them yet" 😮
#archaeologynews #archaeology #news🏺 tinyurl.com/ytn78zh6
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Easter Island’s moai statues really “walked”: physics and archaeology confirm the hypothesis
For centuries, researchers have been captivated by the mystery of how the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui transported their huge moai statues...
More info: archaeologymag.com/2025/10/east...
For centuries, researchers have been captivated by the mystery of how the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui transported their huge moai statues...
More info: archaeologymag.com/2025/10/east...
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Easter Island’s moai statues really “walked”: physics and archaeology confirm the hypothesis
For centuries, researchers have been captivated by the mystery of how the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui transported their huge moai statues...
More info: archaeologymag.com/2025/10/east...
For centuries, researchers have been captivated by the mystery of how the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui transported their huge moai statues...
More info: archaeologymag.com/2025/10/east...
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Did you hear? There is a new EP of the #PaleoPostPodcast! Join Co-Host Genevieve and I as we interview the wonderful Dr. Villmoare, and learn all about the team that discovered not one, but potentially two new species of #Hominin that even coexisted! Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/enrgs...
A new species of Australopithecus walking around? Hear about it here!
YouTube video by World of Paleoanthropology
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October 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Did you hear? There is a new EP of the #PaleoPostPodcast! Join Co-Host Genevieve and I as we interview the wonderful Dr. Villmoare, and learn all about the team that discovered not one, but potentially two new species of #Hominin that even coexisted! Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/enrgs...
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Neuroscientists are starting to unravel the amygdala’s complexity, shedding new light on PTSD
Neuroscientists are starting to unravel the amygdala’s complexity, shedding new light on PTSD
Often labeled the brain’s fear center, the amygdala is much more complex than that. A study in Translational Psychiatry suggests that PTSD is linked to altered connectivity in one of its subregions, with potential implications for emotion and body awareness.
www.psypost.org
October 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Neuroscientists are starting to unravel the amygdala’s complexity, shedding new light on PTSD
When Your Brain Sends You a Song | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inno... #neuroscience #brain
When Your Brain Sends You a Song
A song pops into your head—and it’s exactly what you needed to hear. Coincidence? Maybe not. Your brain is sending signals through symbols.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
When Your Brain Sends You a Song | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inno... #neuroscience #brain
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Mastering fire changed everything—extending nights, reshaping diets, and sparking social life. Evidence from Zhoukoudian shows deliberate fire use by Homo erectus: www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #DeepTime
September 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Mastering fire changed everything—extending nights, reshaping diets, and sparking social life. Evidence from Zhoukoudian shows deliberate fire use by Homo erectus: www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #DeepTime
Ethanol ingestion via frugivory in wild chimpanzees | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#evolution #alcohol #chimpanzee #science
#evolution #alcohol #chimpanzee #science
Ethanol ingestion via frugivory in wild chimpanzees
Natural daily consumption of dietary alcohol by chimpanzees suggests human attraction to alcohol may come from our ancestral diet.
www.science.org
September 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Ethanol ingestion via frugivory in wild chimpanzees | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#evolution #alcohol #chimpanzee #science
#evolution #alcohol #chimpanzee #science
Getting to Know Your Brain | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-v...
#Brain #neuroscience #psychology
#Brain #neuroscience #psychology
Getting to Know Your Brain
Simple, research-backed ways to boost memory, focus, mood, and creativity by training different parts of your brain.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Getting to Know Your Brain | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-v...
#Brain #neuroscience #psychology
#Brain #neuroscience #psychology
Neuroscientists find evidence of an internal brain rhythm that orchestrates memory www.psypost.org/neuroscienti... #psychology #brain #neuroscience #memory
Neuroscientists find evidence of an internal brain rhythm that orchestrates memory
A team of neuroscientists has observed that individual neurons in the human brain follow rhythmic timing patterns during memory tasks. The findings highlight how internal brain states influence when c...
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August 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Neuroscientists find evidence of an internal brain rhythm that orchestrates memory www.psypost.org/neuroscienti... #psychology #brain #neuroscience #memory
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Happy #NationalNonprofitDay!
The success of SfN's mission is rooted in community.
Every shared discovery and act of solidarity helps build a future where science endures.
SfN remains committed to being the support network for scientists whose work offers hope to millions.
#neurosky
The success of SfN's mission is rooted in community.
Every shared discovery and act of solidarity helps build a future where science endures.
SfN remains committed to being the support network for scientists whose work offers hope to millions.
#neurosky
August 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Happy #NationalNonprofitDay!
The success of SfN's mission is rooted in community.
Every shared discovery and act of solidarity helps build a future where science endures.
SfN remains committed to being the support network for scientists whose work offers hope to millions.
#neurosky
The success of SfN's mission is rooted in community.
Every shared discovery and act of solidarity helps build a future where science endures.
SfN remains committed to being the support network for scientists whose work offers hope to millions.
#neurosky
The Inevitability of Meaninglessness | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-... #meaning #mentalhealth #psychology #meaninglessness #life @psychologytoday.com
The Inevitability of Meaninglessness
We put together meanings about who we are, the nature of relationships, God, death, and life. Then some unpredictable loss is introduced, suggesting there's more to the story.
www.psychologytoday.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Inevitability of Meaninglessness | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-... #meaning #mentalhealth #psychology #meaninglessness #life @psychologytoday.com
How to Start a New Life at Midlife | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/not-... #midlife #psychology #life
How to Start a New Life at Midlife
Personal Perspective: After a quarter century of caretaking and living in the same family home, empty nesting can feel like you're 22 again.
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August 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
How to Start a New Life at Midlife | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/not-... #midlife #psychology #life
The Evolutionary Code of Sleep | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm... #evolution #sleep #psychology
The Evolutionary Code of Sleep
Evolution tells us sleep isn't a waste, it's our survival code. Without it, we might gain time but we would lose health, memory, and focus.
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August 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Evolutionary Code of Sleep | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm... #evolution #sleep #psychology
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I wrote Wired to Be Human to explore exactly this—how our biology and our environment collide, and how we can take back our power by making intentional choices, even when we’re exhausted.
jonathanarenburg.com/wired-to-be-...
#MentalHealth #WiredToBeHuman #Resilience #IntentionalLiving #booksky
jonathanarenburg.com/wired-to-be-...
#MentalHealth #WiredToBeHuman #Resilience #IntentionalLiving #booksky
July 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I wrote Wired to Be Human to explore exactly this—how our biology and our environment collide, and how we can take back our power by making intentional choices, even when we’re exhausted.
jonathanarenburg.com/wired-to-be-...
#MentalHealth #WiredToBeHuman #Resilience #IntentionalLiving #booksky
jonathanarenburg.com/wired-to-be-...
#MentalHealth #WiredToBeHuman #Resilience #IntentionalLiving #booksky
The Myth of the Human Brain | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/long... #psychology #brain #myth #human
The Myth of the Human Brain
The neuroanatomy of your unconscious mind lies in an unexpected place.
www.psychologytoday.com
July 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Myth of the Human Brain | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/long... #psychology #brain #myth #human
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Today in Psychology (24th June 1795), Ernst Weber was born. Renowned for his pioneering work on touch and human perception. Weber's systematic and scientifically driven methods of inquiry had a profound influence on the development of experimental psychology.
#psychology
#psychology
June 24, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Today in Psychology (24th June 1795), Ernst Weber was born. Renowned for his pioneering work on touch and human perception. Weber's systematic and scientifically driven methods of inquiry had a profound influence on the development of experimental psychology.
#psychology
#psychology
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PsychTable: Collecting Evidence for Evolutionary Psychology | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beas...
#psychology #evolution #science #research
#psychology #evolution #science #research
PsychTable: Collecting Evidence for Evolutionary Psychology
The field of evolutionary psychology is still young and controversial. Two scientists are helping it mature through a database for easy access to the strongest research.
www.psychologytoday.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
PsychTable: Collecting Evidence for Evolutionary Psychology | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beas...
#psychology #evolution #science #research
#psychology #evolution #science #research
How Long It Really Takes to Get Over an Ex | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-... #psychology
How Long It Really Takes to Get Over an Ex
The half-life of emotional attachment appears to be 4 years.
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May 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
How Long It Really Takes to Get Over an Ex | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-... #psychology
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New study links depression to accelerated brain aging
New study links depression to accelerated brain aging
A new study using brain scans from a Japanese cohort shows that individuals with major depressive disorder have brains that appear significantly older than their actual age, linking depression to structural changes, altered neurotransmitters, and gene expression related to aging.
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May 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New study links depression to accelerated brain aging
Storytelling and the Search for Meaning | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-... #psychology #mentalhealth
Storytelling and the Search for Meaning
The stories we tell connect us to our shared past and point the way to a future filled with purpose. In what ways does storytelling play a meaningful role in your life?
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May 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Storytelling and the Search for Meaning | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-... #psychology #mentalhealth
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I'm delighted to announce that my assistant Tyler Gamlen and I have launched the Corps of Depth Healers website:
www.corpsofdepthhealers.com
The purpose of this website is to promote "emotionally restorative relationships" to counter the emotionally impoverished relationships that are destroying us.
www.corpsofdepthhealers.com
The purpose of this website is to promote "emotionally restorative relationships" to counter the emotionally impoverished relationships that are destroying us.
Corps of Depth Healers | Healing social crises through depth psychology
The Corps of Depth Healers is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to addressing social crises through the transformative power of depth psychology, existential-humanistic principles, and inter...
www.corpsofdepthhealers.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:03 AM
I'm delighted to announce that my assistant Tyler Gamlen and I have launched the Corps of Depth Healers website:
www.corpsofdepthhealers.com
The purpose of this website is to promote "emotionally restorative relationships" to counter the emotionally impoverished relationships that are destroying us.
www.corpsofdepthhealers.com
The purpose of this website is to promote "emotionally restorative relationships" to counter the emotionally impoverished relationships that are destroying us.
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