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Study: Female Choice Outweighed Male Rivalry in Evolution of Human Penis Size

The conclusion rests on ratings of computer-generated male silhouettes with controlled physical variations.

Major Review Finds Same-Sex Sexual Behavior Common in Primates, Linked to Social and Environmental Pressures

Swearing Delivers Short Performance Boosts, New Study in American Psychologist Finds

Swearing Modestly Boosts Short-Burst Strength, American Psychologist Study Finds

Study Pinpoints Dental Drill Screech Source, Team Pursues Calmer Redesigns

Scientific Reports Study Finds Addiction-Like Play in Some Dogs

AI Analysis Flags Subtle Facial Cues Tied to Mild Depression, Study Finds

Researchers Define 'Doubling-Back Aversion' and Call for Further Study

Virtual Infection Cues Activate Early Immune Defense

Study Reveals Global Snooze Alarm Usage and Its Impact on Sleep

Study Links Brief Junk Food Ads to Increased Calorie Intake in Children

Chimpanzees Show Improved Performance on Difficult Tasks with Human Audiences

Psilocybin Shown to Enhance Optimism in Rats, Offering Hope for Depression Treatment

One-Minute Phone Breaks Boost Focus and Test Scores in Classrooms

Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Laureate and Behavioral Economics Pioneer, Dies at 90