How Politicians Leverage Our Survival Instincts to Influence Our Votes
Psychologist and author Hector Garcia explains the roots of our political divide—and how the Trump administration embodies "the worst aspects of male psychology."
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Evolutionary Psychology
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Why It’s Smart to Opt for a Female Surgeon
New research finds medical personnel work better together when the operating room has more women.
Why He Can’t Keep It in His Pants
New research suggests men and women have a similar ability to resist temptation, but men's resistance fails more often because they experience stronger sex impulses.
When Research Turns Ugly: Beyond Geoffrey Miller’s Fat-Shaming Tweet
A University of New Mexico evolutionary psychologist ignited a firestorm of angry response with a crude observation that he's claiming was research. But Miller's tweet is representative of a bigger problem.
How Are They Hanging?
We all know scrotal testicles evolved to keep sperm cooler than the rest of the body, but evolutionary psychology's activation hypothesis explains so much more.
How Evolution Explains High-Heeled Shoes
New research suggests wearing heels forces women to walk in a way that exaggerates their femininity.
Violence and Aggression Linked to Mating in Men’s Minds
A psychology study from Hong Kong suggests that, among men, the impulses to make love and war are deeply intertwined.
Classical Music Linked to High Intelligence
An evolutionary theorist provides evidence that intelligent individuals are more likely to enjoy purely instrumental music.
A New Take on Political Ideology
An evolutionary psychologist proposes a new framework for understanding the root causes of our political beliefs.
Baby Faces, Product Design and Evolutionary Theory
Cars that share the general traits of a baby's face trigger the 'Isn't it cute' response in consumers.