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.
New research finds women politicians whose faces are instantly categorized as female are more likely to win elections.
An example of our tendency to value appearance in women over men.
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.
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.
Forty may be the new 30, but young people don’t take kindly to elders trying to pass for their peers.
New research finds physically attractive people are viewed both more positively and more accurately.
What's your idea of an ideal mate? The answer may depend upon whether your stomach is rumbling.
Researchers from the University of Miami show that well-groomed high school students have higher grade point averages than their slovenly classmates.
Forget campaign ads and stump speeches, apparently all we really need to see during an election are the candidates themselves.