Evolutionary Psychology

People who love dominating their romantic rivals share a universal psychological profile. A new study spanning three countries links this competitive dating drive to higher aggression, thrill-seeking behavior, and a greater willingness to undergo cosmetic surgery.

Deep within the brainstem, an ancient group of neurons acts as an attentional selection engine. A new study shows these cells are essential for ignoring distractions, offering new insights into how both animals and humans focus.

A recent experiment reveals that oxytocin causes heterosexual men to cooperate more frequently with female partners in a computerized game. The hormone encourages men to forgive betrayals, shedding light on the biological underpinnings of social dynamics and trust.

A recent study suggests that women tend to generate more original ideas during ovulation. Researchers found this temporary creative boost is actually a natural side effect of unconscious physiological arousal rather than an evolutionary mating signal.

Gossiping and social manipulation are generally viewed as toxic behaviors. However, new research suggests that covert aggression toward peers might provide an evolutionary advantage in modern society, linking these behaviors to romantic success and higher fertility rates.

A new study using Canadian census data reveals that a neighborhood's economic and demographic conditions can predict the reproductive patterns of its residents 15 years later, offering insights into how childhood environments shape long-term family planning.

Your age, income, and local economy heavily color how you view dating and job opportunities. A new study on online daters reveals how men and women perceive gender equity, career access, and romance in completely different ways.

Same-sex attraction in Iran appears to cluster within families and is linked to lower numbers of biological children in some groups, according to new research.

A new study shows that while friends are our go-to for everyday chores, we rely on siblings for demanding tasks like childcare. Researchers say this reflects an evolutionary drive to invest heavily in our genetic relatives.

Men who were more romantically or sexually interested in their female friends tended to pay for more shared expenses, and women read this behavior as a sign of mating interest, according to research.

New research in Applied Research in Quality of Life indicates that being perceived as unattractive during adolescence predicts a shorter lifespan. Interestingly, this increased mortality risk appears to affect women.

When people feel dissatisfied with their height, they often modify other physical traits to make up for it. New research explores the surprising everyday habits and bodily changes associated with this frequently overlooked body image insecurity.