More intelligent people hit puberty earlier but tend to reproduce later, study finds
People with higher intelligence mature sexually at a younger age but tend to reproduce less overall, according to a new study. The findings offer insight into how biological readiness and personal choices shaped by intelligence can lead to unexpected reproductive...
Men show stronger aversion to economic inequality than women when mating is at stake, study finds
In a series of studies, men showed stronger aversion than women to high inequality when thinking about finding a life partner. The results suggest that inequality shapes mating prospects differently for each sex.
Age, education, and income are surprisingly weak predictors of mate preferences
Think success shapes your dating standards? A new study finds that factors like income, education, and age barely predict romantic expectations, while self-image matters more.
Life satisfaction and personality share strong genetic roots, new findings reveal
New research published in the Journal of Personality & Social Psychology shows that both personality traits and life satisfaction are significantly more heritable than previously thought.
Facial hair influences trust and attractiveness—but only among a specific group of men
Does facial hair build trust? A new study finds it depends on age, attractiveness, and beard style.
Surprising connection found between asexuality and family structure
A large study finds that asexuality in women and men is associated with different sibling configurations, offering new insight into potential developmental influences.
Humans are wired to quickly spot subtle differences in strength and beauty, new study suggests
A new study finds that humans are surprisingly good at detecting subtle differences in physical attractiveness and formidability—doing so quickly and with impressive accuracy.
Women unconsciously tune into infant distress, regardless of parental status, study finds
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 triggers stronger disgust than fear, new study shows
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.
Researchers pinpoint three distinct types of reactions to breakups
A new study explores how people respond when they're dumped, revealing sadness, curiosity, and distraction as the most common reactions.
New study finds conscientiousness linked to higher reproductive success worldwide
People who are organized and responsible tend to have more children, a new study shows—hinting at evolutionary advantages for conscientiousness.
Men are more distracted by sexual images than women
Researchers in the U.K. found that sexual images impair focus—and men are affected more than women.
New study finds women have more sensitive hearing than men, regardless of age or environment
A new study finds that sex and environment, not just age, strongly influence hearing sensitivity in diverse human populations.
Limbal rings make men appear healthier but not more attractive, study finds
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.
Physical attractiveness far outweighs other traits in online dating success
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.
