The SciencesMarch 1, 2012
Science of Speed Dating Helps Singles Find Love
Speed dating and other innovations in matchmaking can confound even the most focused dater, but simple tips can help
Love, Explained: The Science of Romance
Sex, speed dating, monogamy--for Valentine's Day, we look at the science behind the mating game
The SciencesFebruary 14, 2012
Love for Life? 12 Animals That Are (Mostly) Monogamous [Slide Show]
Is monogamy a myth even in the animal kingdom? Not necessarily. A look at animals that are said to pair off for life
February 14, 2012
Discovering the Secrets of Long-Term Love
A survey reveals many American couples are still "intensely in love" even after a decade together--and hints at the reasons why
Mind & BrainFebruary 13, 2012
Do Pheromones Play a Role in Our Sex Lives?
Humans might use a nuanced concoction of chemicals even more complex than formal pheromones to attract potential mates
The SciencesFebruary 1, 2012
"Mama's Boy" Monkeys Score with the Ladies
Females in some species may have evolved to play a critical role in their sons' reproductive success
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2012
Why Your Romantic Partner Annoys You
A spouse's traits can become more grating than the quirks of others
Mind & BrainOctober 17, 2011
Learning the Look of Love: That Sly "Come Hither" Stare
February 14, 2011
My lust: A Valentine's Day confession and the psychology of infatuation
Mind & BrainFebruary 14, 2011
Passionate Love in the Brain, as Revealed by MRI Scans [Web Exclusive Graphic]
Mind & BrainFebruary 8, 2011
A Scientific Dating Insight: Create Uncertainty
The aphrodisiac effect of not knowing how much they like you
NeuroscienceFebruary 1, 2011
Your Brain in Love
Cupid's arrows, laced with neurotransmitters, find their marks
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2011
The Illusions of Love
How do we fool thee? Let us count the ways that illusions play with our hearts and minds
The SciencesJanuary 1, 2011
What Attachment Theory Can Teach about Love and Relationships
The surprising secrets to finding the right partner for a healthy relationship
Mind & BrainOctober 14, 2010
Your love is my drug: How passion sparks the same painkilling pathways as drugs
October 14, 2010
Love Lessens Pain
Contemplating a new love can reduce pain by activating the same brain region that processes addictions and analgesic drugs. Cynthia Graber reports
April 7, 2010
The Science of Staying in Love; and Scientists as Communicators--and Heroes
Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina and psychology researcher Robert Epstein, a contributing editor to Scientific American MIND magazine, talk about falling in love and staying that way. And science communicator Dennis Meredith discusses his book Explaining Research, and the importance for scientists of reaching the public. Web sites related to this episode include www.explainingresearch.com
BehaviorApril 7, 2010
Scientific tricks for staying in love
Mind & BrainMarch 11, 2010
Arranged Marriages Can Be Real Love Connection
Speaking March 10th at the 92nd Street Y's Tribeca site in New York City, Scientific American MIND contributing editor Robert Epstein discussed how arranged marriages can surpass love matches for long-term contentment. Steve Mirsky reports
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2010
Fall in Love and Stay That Way
Nothing is more fulfilling than being in a successful love relationship. Yet we leave our love lives entirely to chance. Maybe we don't have to anymore
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2009
True Love: How to Find It
Combing through your social network is the most fruitful—and most common—way of finding the love of your life