Friends at first sniff: People drawn to others who smell like them
To assess whether the eNose results accurately mirrored human perception, the team recruited human smellers and devised a set of tests
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Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8
What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?
Looking for a romantic relationship? You know how important that first date can be. What makes us attracted to some people, and not others.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 1
Study uncovers the biological signs of human attraction
Researchers found that when two people are attracted to one another, their heart rates tend to synchronize and their palms sweat together.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11
What makes a voice attractive to others -- study finds
What makes a voice attractive is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our personal lives, workplaces and society
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 21
The Beauty Premium - is there a link between physical attractiveness and income?
The two researchers could provide a richer story of physical appearance and socio-economic variables.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 20
Attractive people have stronger immune systems, study says
A new study finds an interesting link between how attractive someone is and the strength of their immune system.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 6
Bite this: New findings could help you hide from mosquitoes this summer
Research indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, like red.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 4
Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
Researchers are doing some pretty out-there experiments in the name of science to find out why mosquitoes bite some people more than others.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 3
Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction
Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 7, 2021
Researchers identify biological signs of human attraction
When two people are attracted to one another, their heart rates tend to synchronize and their palms sweat together.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 1, 2021
What makes a voice attractive?
What makes a voice attractive? The question is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our lives and society.