Love, Sex, and Babies

Sex

Jena E Pincott on August 17, 2011

Research is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to find. An assortment of studies on love, sex, and babies — fresh from the lab.

Stress

Jena E Pincott on August 11, 2011

Why prenatal stress sets a baby's life expectancy clock to tick faster -- or not

Pregnancy

Jena E Pincott on July 29, 2011

A surprising number of women don't know their status until halfway through their pregnancy, or even later. There's an evolutionary explanation.

Stress

Jena E Pincott on July 21, 2011

Why a fish-and-coconut diet might lead to happier, healthier babies

Pregnancy

Jena E Pincott on July 15, 2011

When a common single-celled protozoa infects our bodies, it may also affect our brains and behavior

Pregnancy

Jena E Pincott on July 6, 2011

Inflammatory new science on a common chemical.

Mating

Jena E Pincott on July 4, 2011

Who would we be without the hair above our eyes?

Extroversion

Jena E Pincott on June 24, 2011

Have we evolved to rely more on our father's social cues than our mother's?

Pregnancy

Jena E Pincott on June 13, 2011

There are three categories of expectant fathers — one of which is more likely to cheat.

Sex

Jena E Pincott on May 31, 2011

Why physical arousal is not proof that a woman is really turned on.

Genetics

Jena E Pincott on May 24, 2011

Why dads make babies demanding and dependent

Unconscious

Jena E Pincott on April 30, 2011

Of all the qualities that give an attractive person an edge, here's one you've likely overlooked: the ring around the iris.

Genetics

Jena E Pincott on April 16, 2011

Yes, redheads feel more pain.

Oxytocin

Jena E Pincott on April 3, 2011

A new theory on why men love breasts?

Cognition

Jena E Pincott on March 28, 2011

Sex

Jena E Pincott on March 20, 2011

Why do girls with brothers mature more slowly?