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Hot Or Not: 3 Things Our Brains Find Attractive, According To An Evolutionary Biologist

Dr. Randy Thornhill is an American entomologist, evolutionary biologist, and psychologist who has studied the principles of physical attractiveness in insects and mammals, including humans, for years.

By Paula Gallagher3 min read
Hot Or Not: 3 Things Our Brains Find Attractive, According To An Evolutionary Biologist

In a recent podcast, Dr. Randy Thornhill described three biological markers of attractiveness that humans unconsciously assess when looking for a mate: bilateral symmetry, feminine/masculine features, and carotenoid pigmentation.