Beagles are known as good hunters. So why not send them in search of deadly bacteria?
Love & Relationships
Oxytocin May Forge Bonds Between Dads and Children
The latest research suggests the ‘love hormone’ could also help in treating conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and addiction that are triggered by disrupted relationships.
New Insight into the (Epi)Genetic Roots of Homosexuality
Sexual preference may not be written in our genes, but rather in how our genes are expressed
Why Teen Victims of Dating Violence Can’t Break the Cycle
Teens in violent relationships may become victims of aggression as adults
So Much for Qualifications: Employers Hire People They Like
A new study suggest likeability may be more important than ability in getting a job, especially at the highest echelons.
Kate’s Pregnant! Why We Care
It’s not our baby, and they’re not our neighbors. But we’re still evolutionarily trained to care about the royal heir-to-be
Flying over the Holidays? Secondhand Smoke Still Poses Health Risk at Some Airports
Airports with designated smoking areas can still expose nonsmokers to surprising levels of cigarette smoke
Looking for Love: College Students May Prefer Relationship Sex to Casual Hookups
A new study suggests that old-fangled romantic sex with is not dead—yet.
Early Puberty in Boys: When Should Dads Start Talking with Their Sons About Sex?
With growing evidence that boys, like girls, are maturing at ever younger ages, who’s ready with helpful advice?
How Gender Stereotypes Warp Our View of Depression
Gender stereotypes may influence our views about depression.
Stand By Your Man: Physical Proximity May Help Oxytocin to Keep Men in Relationships Faithful
Is the love hormone the antidote to infidelity? Researchers are doing their best to find out.
Porn Industry Threatens to Sue Over L.A. County Law Requiring Condoms
Voters want actors in adult films to wear condoms, but the industry is threatening to sue and shift production elsewhere.
How Speed Dating Works—In the Brain
Dating is all about making snap judgments, and scientists have located where in the brain those decisions are made.