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Scientists say love is more powerful than sex. In some cases. What is it about love that's so hard to understand, though? And what makes love last? We explore the science of love, with news and information about human nature, clues to why men and women need each other, and why the don't always get along.

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Hubble Huggers Ecstatic for Telescope’s Facelift

Hubble fans, including many non-scientists, are excited to see the beloved space telescope get a makeover.
Denial Can Bring Marital Bliss

Is long-term love possible? It all has to do with perceptions.
Smiles Predict Marriage Success

Scientists have found that the success rate for marriage is connected to how much people smiled in old photographs.

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The Romantic Evolution of True Love

Are humans really naturally pair-bonded, that is, designed to court and mate one person 'til death do us part?
The Most Tragic Love Stories in History

Nothing celebrates Valentine's Day quite like a good love story. And by good, we mean tragic, of course.
The Strangest Valentine's Day Stories

The approach of Valentine's Day generates more meaningless articles and borderline news than any other holiday.
Love Makes Kids Smarter

For some odd reason, it takes constant reminders that we primates need nurturing.
How Ancient Greeks Chose Temple Locations

Soil type played a role.
Instant Messages Reveal Relationship Health

Instant messages can reveal whether your relationship is healthy or on the rocks.
Love Could Doom Deadly Lampreys

Synthetic pheromones cold be used to lure the invasive species.
Spirituality Spot Found in Brain

Experiences of selflessness, a core aspect of spirituality, may be the product of reduced activity in a specific brain region.
The Perfect Mate: What We Really Want

Is it the face, body, personality or promises? The evolutionary psychologists have an answer but is it right?
Sex and Cheating: When Does It Count?

Ever since Bill Clinton, the nature of the act has become increasingly vague.
Why Women Dig Men with Scars

Women seeking short-term relationships are attracted to men with scars.
Red on Women Drives Men Wild

Women pictured wearing red were rated more attractive by male test subjects.
Facebook Profiles Out Narcissists

Narcissists use Facebook profiles for self-promotion, reveal shallow relationships.
Alarming Study on Teen Dating Violence Is Flawed

Parents, don't hit the panic button just yet.
Realities of One-Night Stands Revealed

Women seek one-night stands even though they feel crappy the morning after.
Breaking Up Not So Hard, Study Finds

We overestimate the heart-crushing blow from a romantic split.
What's a Second Cousin vs. a First Cousin Once-Removed?

There's a simple way to figure out the relationships between relations.
Why Beautiful Women Marry Less Attractive Men

Looks continue to matter in romantic relationships.
Men Create More Housework for Women

Marriage means more housework for women.
Happiness Is Partly Inherited

Happy people tend to have certain personality traits linked to genes.
In Romance, Looks Matters Most to the Beautiful

Like seeks out like when it comes to looks in romantic partnerships.

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