Evolutionary Psychology

Sad baby faces grab women’s attention even when presented subliminally, according to new research, revealing a hidden layer of sensitivity to infant emotions.

Trypophobia—the discomfort some feel when seeing clustered holes—may be more about disgust than fear, according to new research that supports an evolutionary link to disease avoidance.

A new study explores how people respond when they're dumped, revealing sadness, curiosity, and distraction as the most common reactions.

People who are organized and responsible tend to have more children, a new study shows—hinting at evolutionary advantages for conscientiousness.

Researchers in the U.K. found that sexual images impair focus—and men are affected more than women.

A new study finds that sex and environment, not just age, strongly influence hearing sensitivity in diverse human populations.

Women perceive men with limbal rings as healthier, but not more attractive, according to a new study that clarifies previous conflicting findings on this subtle eye feature.

In online dating, looks dominate—and surprisingly, men and women prioritize physical attractiveness the same way, according to a study of real-world swiping decisions.

Digital dating abuse is linked to intrasexual competitiveness and low agreeableness, suggesting that rivalry and personality traits shape how people control their romantic partners online.

Men who see themselves as less desirable than their partners perform cunnilingus more often, likely as a strategy to maintain their relationships, new research suggests.

Research in Japan reveals that human faces appear more dominant when shown against a red background, suggesting an evolutionary link between color perception and social hierarchy.

Why do men have longer arms than women? Research suggests that evolution may have shaped male upper limbs for combat, with longer arms providing a potential advantage in fights.

Historic records from the House of Habsburg show that inbreeding can influence not just childhood survival, but also the length and quality of adult life.

Jealousy is a powerful force in relationships. New research finds that imagining a partner’s infidelity not only increases jealousy but also drives people to use both loving and manipulative tactics to keep their partner close.

Deep neural networks outperform traditional methods in measuring facial traits, improving predictions of attraction and kindness while avoiding biases like head tilt, according to new research.