Married couples who merge finances are happier and stay together longer
This is the first research to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between happiness and couples who combine their finances.
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JJ Shavit
- Nov 29, 2022
Women can predict a man's attitude towards sex based on the shape of his face
Researchers have found that women are able to accurately gauge a man's interest in sexual relationships based on the shape of their face.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 26, 2022
Scientists discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 21, 2022
What do your favorite songs reveal about you?
What does having a particular artist on repeat tell us about how to — or how not to — navigate our romantic lives, friendships and family.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 7, 2022
Looking for romance? What really matters may surprise you, study finds
Study analyzing romantic first impressions shows that compatibility and popularity among the dating pool are influential in shaping pursuits
JJ Shavit
- Nov 3, 2022
8-year-old boy rewrites a century of knowledge regarding plants and insects
When Hugo discovered a handful of BB-sized objects lying near an ant nest beneath a log in his backyard, he thought they were a type of seed
JJ Shavit
- Sep 17, 2022
New study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 12, 2022
Scent of a friend: Similarities in body odor may contribute to social bonding
Science researchers have found that people may have a tendency to form friendships with individuals who have a similar body odor.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 10, 2022
New algorithm increases successful dating site matches by more than 25%
Accounting for user preferences and current user experience, a new algorithm can increase the number of matches by at least 27%.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 31, 2022
Music helps patients with dementia connect with loved ones
Novel music intervention sparks emotional connection between patients and caregivers. Patients had less agitation, anxiety and depression.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 11, 2022
World's most boring jobs and people discovered by researchers. Is it you?
The peer-reviewed study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a snoozer.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 26, 2022
Nagging wives help improve their husband's health, study finds
For men, an unhappy marriage may actually slow the development of diabetes and promote successful treatment once they do get the disease
JJ Shavit
- Jun 11, 2022
Why don't some people view the world the same way as others?
A phenomenon called naive realism may be the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups
JJ Shavit
- Jun 9, 2022
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.
JJ Shavit
- May 6, 2022
This kind of flirting works best
Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
JJ Shavit
- Mar 13, 2022
Machine learning can predict if you'll leave your partner
Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze data on 2,038 married or cohabiting couples who participated in the GSEP Survey.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 31, 2022
Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?
Few things in sports are better than a clash between two bitter rivals and what could be more satisfying than a win over a team you hate.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 3, 2022
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.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 2, 2021
Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you
A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 4, 2021
Surprising insights into the effects of screen time on tweens and teens
The quality of screen time has a greater impact on mental health than the number of hours spent online, study shows.
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