Uncertainty Heightens Romantic Attraction
Newly published research suggests keeping a potential romantic partner guessing can pique his or her interest.
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My Guy’s Cheating with a Man? I’m Outta Here.
Newly published research suggests whether infidelity ends a relationship depends in part on whether the affair was gay or straight.
A New Reason to Blame, or Thank, Your Mother
New research finds that the quality of early maternal caregiving impacts a child’s emotional relationships once he or she arrives at early adulthood.
Choosing a Mate, Selecting a Chair
A design researcher suggests people look for the same qualities in products as they do in their partners.
Facebook Friendships Based on Assumptions
New research finds people tend to assume their Facebook friends agree with their political views — and they’re wrong much more often than they realize.
Use the Phone While Driving, Get Dumped
Study says using a cell phone while driving causes communication breakdowns that could cause misunderstandings and hurt relationships.
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).
Common Prayers Catalyst for Uncommon Compassion
When you say a little prayer for someone, new research suggests you may be changing your emotional relationship with that person.
A New Clue to Finding Land Mines
Duke University Engineers use the classic detective game of CLUE™ to teach robots how to navigate minefields and find hidden explosives.