Love

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 we don't always get along.

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12 Scientifically Proven Signs You Should Dump Your Partner

March 16, 2019 | Countdown

Should you break up with your partner? It's a difficult choice, but science may be able to help with your decision.
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3 Reasons You Might Hate Valentine's Day

February 12, 2019 | Article

Valentine's Day may be one of the most polarizing holidays on the calendar. Here's why it's hated.
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Why Do People Ghost?

February 02, 2019 | Article

Ghosting, which means cutting off all communication without offering an explanation, has only recently entered the popular lexicon. But it's a behavior likely as old as human interactions have existed.
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Why You Can Blame Your Mom If You're Still Single

November 13, 2018 | Article

Traits passed down by Mom could explain your relationship patterns.
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The Field You Work in Could Predict Whether You're Doomed to Divorce

September 26, 2018 | Article

When there are more fish in the sea, is the fisherman more likely to get a divorce?
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WWI POW's Romantic Engraving Discovered 100 Years Later

June 29, 2018 | Article

More than 100 years ago, a Russian soldier held captive in a prisoner-of-war camp engraved a beautiful scene on an aluminum canteen showing two people, deeply in love, snuggling together.
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You Have a Second Immune System, and It Might Be Ruining Your Love Life

May 07, 2018 | Article

In the battle against germs, your immune system is the best wing-man there is. When it comes to dating? Not so much.
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These Pun-Filled Science Twitter Valentines Are Better Than Cherry Pi

February 14, 2018 | Article

We may be a bit biased at Live Science, but we think the best Valentine's Day tweets are the science ones.
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The Color of Blood: Here Are Nature's Reddest Reds (Photos)

February 14, 2018 | Countdown

It's customary to give ravishing red gifts on Valentine's Day — think red roses, red boxes of chocolate or even your heart (figuratively speaking).
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Why Sniffing Your Partner's Shirt Helps Reduce Stress

January 07, 2018 | Article

If you're feeling stressed, a whiff of your romantic partner's shirt may help you feel more relaxed, a new study shows.
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