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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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How to tell you're in love with someone, according to science
By Robin Nixon Pompa, Patrick Pester last updated
Reference Your brain and behaviors tell you you're in love in a variety of ways. Here's 14 signs you've been struck by Cupid.

People are falling in love with AI. Should we worry?
By Valerie A. Lapointe, David Lafortune, Simon Dubé published
AI romantic companions can save some people from loneliness, but they also have a dark side.

Tinder, Hinge lawsuit raises question: Can dating apps be considered addictive?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Researchers say that regardless of whether they qualify as "addictive," dating apps are designed to keep you swiping.

'You cannot put people into arbitrary boxes': Psychologists critique the '5 love languages'
By Anna Mattson published
Experts question the love language theory's effectiveness, citing a lack of scientific evidence.

Humans can 'smell' each other's emotions — but we don't know how
By Marta Zaraska published
Scents are not only important in our relationship to food and the natural world. They also play a role in how we communicate with people we know.

Why does heartbreak hurt so much? Science has the answer
By Lou Mudge published
Research explains why the pain of heartbreak isn't just in the mind.

What is a second cousin?
By Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff published
Reference How to identify your second cousin, first cousin once removed and other distant relatives.

The Shocking Truth About Married Girls
By Meredith F. Small last updated
Why does marriage at a young age bother us so much in Western culture?
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