Contemplating Crushes: A Scholarly Look at Love
For Valentine's Day, a roundup of recent research on romance and relationships.
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Marry You? Let Me Consult My Brain Scan
Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research from China suggests information taken from fMRI scans may predict whether a new romantic relationship will last.
Oxytocin Levels Predict Longevity of Love Affairs
New research links levels of the “cuddle hormone” with falling, and staying, in love.
Long-Term Love Not Just a Fairy Tale
A new study finds nearly three-quarters of Americans remain “very in love” after a decade of marriage.
Flowers Make Women More Receptive to Romance
A French researcher finds flowers really do put women in a romantic mood.
Love Songs Linked to Receptiveness to Romance
A new study from — where else? — France suggests listening to love songs may increase women’s receptivity to amorous advances.
Romance Novel Titles Reveal Readers’ Desires
An analysis of titles of Harlequin romance novels provides evidence that evolutionary impulses help explain our choice of mate.
Valentine’s Day in the Lab
A collection of academic musings on Valentine's Day traditions to keep you warm in bed at night (in the event that you don't find a date).
Love, But Not Lust, Inspires Creativity
New research finds love inspires creativity, but thoughts of sex stimulate analytical thinking.
All You Need is Loving Lyrics
Are you feeling charitable today? The answer may depend upon the contents of your iPod.