Posts Tagged ‘evolution’
What’s The Science Behind Kissing?
Kissing is usually a show of affection between two people. A kiss can be passionate, aggressive, flirty or used as simple greeting. But why do we do it? What's the science behind our desire to kiss?
Why Are Right-Handed People More Common?
It is estimated that between 70-90% of the human population is right-handed. This leaves left-handed individuals vastly outnumbered. But why? Is it our genetics, the brain or even parental/societal pressure which decides our do...
Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?
Often used a causality dilemma in philosophy and theology, it seems that at least in the context of science, there may be an answer. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Why Do Men Find Women With Larger Eyes Attractive?
Research has shown that men generally find larger eyes on women more attractive. This has lead to a growing trend for many women to use makeup and contacts to give the illusion of larger eyes.
Did Jurassic Park Have it Right?
Velociraptors hunted at night while the large plant eating dinosaurs ate around the clock, according to a new paper in Science Express.
Do you really only use 10% of your brain?
You hear it all the time. "Humans only use 10% of their brains". It makes one wonder what would be possible if you could access or use all of it. But is the statement actually true?
