News in Brief Musical Ability Is Attractive in a Potential Mate New research suggests the ability to play an instrument well is surprisingly sexy. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Classical Music Can Heighten Men’s Attractiveness Want to get a woman's attention? Try a little Brahms in the background. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief For Scientists, Attractiveness Has Its Advantages We are more interested in hearing what good-looking scientists have to say—but we place more trust in their nerdy-looking colleagues. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Liberal Scholars Are Better Looking For liberals reeling from the November election, a January news item only added insult to injury. It described… Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Attractive People Have Shorter Marriages New research finds beautiful people have a tougher time holding onto their romantic relationships. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Just Because He’s Hot Doesn’t Mean He’s Healthy A new study suggests we didn’t evolve to find healthy people more attractive. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Mattel/Newsmakers)… Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice Posture Inspires Passion If you want someone to say "Hold me!," you might start with checking out the way you hold yourself. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice That Pretty Face May Boost Your Memory Never underestimate the motivational power of impressing a potential mate. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Altruistic Men Are More Attractive to Women In a new study, altruism trumps good looks, although the combination of both is the most desirable of all. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Sad Cycle of Romantic Rejection Sorry, guys: For women, being rebuffed by Dr. McDreamy doesn't make Mr. McAverage seem any more appealing. Tom Jacobs