Appearance
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Studier of Faces With a Few Tricks That Will Make You Look More Attractive
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Even Slight Gender Ambiguity Is Costly to Female Candidates
New research finds women politicians whose faces are instantly categorized as female are more likely to win elections.
Why So Many Young Women Get Their Teeth Straightened
An example of our tendency to value appearance in women over men.
Is It Wrong to Comment on the Appearance of Professional Women?
President Nixon got himself into a bit of hot water when he commented on Helen Thomas' slacks. But 40 years later we're still making the same mistakes.
Republicans Like Candidates Who Look Republican
Although they can’t put their finger on what a Republican looks like, when GOP voters think someone looks Republican, that candidate gets more votes.
Adults Clinging to Youthful Appearance Annoy Actual Young People
Forty may be the new 30, but young people don’t take kindly to elders trying to pass for their peers.
Beauty Leads to a Closer Look
New research finds physically attractive people are viewed both more positively and more accurately.
Hungry Men Love Larger Ladies
What's your idea of an ideal mate? The answer may depend upon whether your stomach is rumbling.
Young Metrosexuals Get Better Grades
Researchers from the University of Miami show that well-groomed high school students have higher grade point averages than their slovenly classmates.
Face Time: Voters Young and Old Judge By Looks
Forget campaign ads and stump speeches, apparently all we really need to see during an election are the candidates themselves.