Hollywood Hookups

Hollywood's Legendary On-Screen Couples from Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair takes a look back at some of the most romantic on-screen hookups in cinema. Here are a few of the picks - glad they included one of my favorites from the 80s - Heathers.  See all of them at Vanity Fair.

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman

Doris Day and Rock Hudson from Pillow Talk

Winona Ryder and Christian Slater from Heathers

The Science of Romance: Why We Love

Image from TIME

The Science of Romance: Why We Love
Here's an extremely interesting article on the evolutionary benefits of romance. TIME goes in depth into pheremones, oxytocin (the bonding chemical in our brains), birth control, MHC genes, voice modulation, and of course, kissing. There's also a pretty unusual study on when strippers receive bigger tips...and...well, read it for yourself.

The Science of Love

Happy Valentine's Day!
To go with today's theme blending science and emotion, check out this video from the History Channel about the Science of Love.

The Science of Kissing Explained

In honor of Valentine's Day

A new book called The Science of Kissing takes a look at - you guessed it - kissing. Why do humans kiss each other? It seems like a natural part of affection, but author and researcher Sheril Kirshenbaum says that it's a combination between innate and learned behavior. It's a pretty interesting study, and it's now at the top of my book wishlist. 

LA Times Article about The Science of Kissing

NPR Interview with Sheril Kirshenbaum