Evolutionary Psychology

New research reveals that individuals high in narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy are often seen as more trustworthy based on facial appearance alone—leading to increased trust and financial investment from others in short-term interactions, despite their antisocial tendencies.

A new study of indigenous men in Papua, Indonesia, found that exposure to topless women during youth did not reduce sexual interest in female breasts—suggesting male attraction to breasts may stem from evolved biology rather than cultural taboos.

Do muscles make a man a better leader? That depends on your politics. A new study finds conservatives are drawn to strong men in leadership roles, while left-wing authoritarians are more likely to shy away from physical dominance.

A lab-based economic game revealed that women report more jealousy than men when their partners give money to a romantic rival. The findings offer new support for theories that jealousy evolved to protect key social bonds from potential threats.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Does facial hair build trust? A new study finds it depends on age, attractiveness, and beard style.

A large study finds that asexuality in women and men is associated with different sibling configurations, offering new insight into potential developmental influences.

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.

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.