News in Brief Beauty Is, Mostly, in the Eye of the Beholder A new analysis finds a few widely shared aesthetic preferences, and a whole lot of individual and cultural variation. Tom Jacobs
Education Attractive Students Get Higher Grades New research finds the well-established beauty benefit applies to college courses. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Attractive Teachers May Inspire Greater Learning That’s the implication of a new study, which suggests good looks capture students’ attention. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:… Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice That Pretty Face May Boost Your Memory Never underestimate the motivational power of impressing a potential mate. 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
Economics Attractive Servers Get Bigger Tips New research finds female restaurant patrons drive this disparity. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice 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. Avital Andrews
Economics How to Exploit Male Sexual Competitiveness to Raise Money If a man donates a disproportionate amount of money to an attractive woman, other men will likely follow suit. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Plastic Surgery Alters Perceptions of One’s Personality People who underwent facelifts and/or lower eyebrow surgery were more likely to be judged as having certain positive qualities. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Female Orgasms Aren’t Just About Good Genes A woman who thinks other women find her mate attractive is more likely to have an orgasm, research finds. Wes Judd