Melinda Wenner
Latest articles by Melinda Wenner

Why do guys get sleepy after sex?
By Melinda Wenner last updated
Ever wondered why guys get sleepy after sex? Here’s what the science says…

Women Can Smell a Man's Intentions
By Melinda Wenner published
At least subconsciously, a woman can also tell a man's in the mood by the scent of his sweat.
Smarter Men Have More Sperm
By Melinda Wenner published
Intelligence could indicate a person has a lot of good genes and traits.

Men Flirt with Risk to Score Women
By Melinda Wenner published
Men make up most of the world’s skydivers and rock climbers. It’s likely not just for thrills.

Pet Food Deaths Baffle Scientists
By Melinda Wenner published
Toxicologists and veterinary scientists can't figure out what, exactly is killing the animals.

What a Hoot: How Owls Show Who's Boss
By Melinda Wenner published
The pitch of an owl’s hoot tells other owls whether to back off or pick a fight.

Moving Your Eyes Improves Memory, Study Suggests
By Melinda Wenner published
Improving your memory could be as simple as moving your eyes from side-to-side.

Parasites Eavesdrop on Stink Bug Sex Talk
By Melinda Wenner published
A study suggests that parasitic wasps eavesdrop on stink bugs� sexual vibrations in order to locate new prey.

Study: Religion is Good for Kids
By Melinda Wenner published
Children with religious parents are better behaved. But why?

Why Do We Desire Things?
By Melinda Wenner published
Scientists struggle to understand why we prefer certain things.

Secret to Overcoming Shyness Revealed ... Tentatively
By Melinda Wenner published
Scientists investigate what makes people shy and how they can overcome it.

Greatest Mysteries: Who Are You?
By Melinda Wenner published
Much of who we are is driven by unconscious impulses.

Divorce Software Designed to Handle Negotiations
By Melinda Wenner published
Artificial intelligence and game theory resolve divorce disputes.

Primate Tourism Monkeys Around with Life and Death
By Melinda Wenner published
Primate tourism might not be so good for the monkeys involved.
Surprise! Rare Fish Show Up in Man-Made Ponds
By Melinda Wenner published
Scientists stumble on a population of endangered fish in an unlikely place.

Nuclear Accidents Kill Brightly Colored Birds Most
By Melinda Wenner published
Brightly colored birds suffer more from radiation exposure.

Simple Gesturing Helps Students Learn
By Melinda Wenner published
Kids learn remember when taught to use their hands.

Presidential Power at 60-Year-High
By Melinda Wenner published
White House power has grown significantly throughout the past century.

Brain Scans Reveal Why Meditation Works
By Melinda Wenner published
Brain scans reveal that naming your emotions calms one's emotion center

Female Rattlesnakes are Stay-at-Home Moms
By Melinda Wenner published
Males wander. And neither wants to make much noise.

Sex Makes Teens Feel Older
By Melinda Wenner published
Teens who date older people, have sex and drink booze feel older than they are.

Women Prefer Men Who Look Like Dad
By Melinda Wenner published
They prefer men who resemble dad, if they got along with him.

Anger Fuels Better Decisions
By Melinda Wenner published
Anger makes people think more analytically, according to a recent study.
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