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Why Women Like Deep Voices and Men Prefer High Ones

We find different pitches attractive because of the body size they signal—and a touch of breathiness is crucial to take the edge off deep voices in men

Fathers Recognize Their Babies’ Cries Just as Well as Mothers

A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally

Warning: Living Alone May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Being socially isolated increases your chance of death—but not because you're feeling depressed over being lonely

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In a new book, Steven Johnson encourages us to lose top-down hierarchies, typical of companies, and instead organize around peer networks
September 25, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

New research digs deeper into the social science behind why power brings out the best in some people and the worst in others
October 2012 | By Christopher Shea

The most effective cloaking device is the human mind
September 2012 | By Daniel Simons

An extraordinary insula helps elite athletes better anticipate their body's upcoming feelings, improving their physical reactions
July 26, 2012 | By Sandra Upson

In a new book, University of San Diego professor Frank Partnoy argues that the key to success is waiting for the last possible moment to make a decision
July 13, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

In a new study, evolutionary biologist Sergey Gavrilets makes a fascinating claim for how monogamy took root several million years ago
July 06, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Somehow, the brain is greater than the sum of its parts
July 2012 | By Laura Helmuth

With amateurs and pros clamoring for answers, a psychologist who studies screw-ups comes through in the clutch
July 2012 | By Abigail Tucker

More than just eye candy, these images are teaching scientists new insights into how the brain is organized
July 2012 | By Laura Helmuth

Archaeologists are finding signs of surprisingly sophisticated behavior in the ancient fossil record
June 26, 2012 | By Erin Wayman

New research finds that "man's best friend" could be lifesavers for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
July 2012 | By Chris Colin

Forget about senior moments. The great news is that researchers are discovering some surprising advantages of aging
July 2012 | By Helen Fields

A leading researcher in the field of cognitive development says when children pretend, they’re not just being silly—they’re doing science
July 2012 | By Alison Gopnik

The famed author and advocate for people with autism looks at the differences in how the human mind operates
July 2012 | By Temple Grandin

In a new book, anthropologist Christopher Boehm traces the steps our species went through to attain a conscience
May 04, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Be it ever so humble, it's more than just a place. It’s also an idea—one where the heart is
May 2012 | By Verlyn Klinkenborg

Carl Zimmer asks the evolutionary biologist about the theories in his high-profile new book
March 22, 2012 | By Carl Zimmer

In the wake of the financial crisis, New York's financial district is getting something new: full-time residents
April 2012 | By Abigail Tucker

The eminent biologist argues in a controversial new book that our Stone Age emotions are still at war with our high-tech sophistication
April 2012 | By Natalie Angier

The "transhumanist" movement says better technology will enable you to replace more and more body parts—even your brain
April 2012 | By Abigail Tucker

Yes, scientists say, your airborne compounds send signals about your moods, your sexual orientation and even your genetic makeup
March 2012 | By Sarah Everts

The renowned author of A Natural History of the Senses visits Florida's Morikami Japanese Gardens to examine the astonishing wealth of human perception
March 2012 | By Diane Ackerman

The surprising benefits, to oneself and to society, of living alone
February 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Neuropsychiatrist Galina Mindlin suggests that listening to particular songs on your mp3 player can make you a more productive person
January 2012 | By Erica R. Hendry

How do humans separate sarcasm from sincerity? Research on the subject is leading to insights about how the mind works. Really
November 14, 2011 | By Richard Chin

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