Key points Evolutionary psychology represents a controversial approach, particulary in the domain of human mating preferences. Individuals who appear to be privileged by the approach might be those ...

The human body evolved over eons, slowly calibrating to the African savanna on which 98 percent of humankind lived and died. So, too, did the human brain. Evolutionary psychology is the study of the ...

Ever wonder why certain animals trigger such strong reactions? This video explores 10 animal phobias through evolutionary ...

Most pet behaviors are cute, but many of them may come from instincts developed by thousands of years of evolution. To learn more, put together a list of ways household pets have evolved as they’ve ...

While many studies have looked at possible evolutionary links between men's strength and sexual behavior, a Washington State University study included data on women with a surprising result. Women, as ...

Homosexual behavior in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh environments, are hunted by predators or live in more complex societies, ...

Evolutionary approach to animal behavior -- Diversity of behavior -- Genetics of behavior -- Development of behavior -- Nerve cells and behavior -- Organization of behavior -- Evolution of behavior: ...

John Maynard Smith is best known for his use of mathematical analyses in biology. Trained as an engineer and then as a biologist, Smith applied game theory to animal behavior and found that although ...

Scientists revealed in a new study Monday that genes associated with same-sex sexual behavior may be evolutionarily advantageous to humans, helping to improve reproduction. (CN) — Scientists revealed ...