If you think your friends are like family, you may be more right than you know. A new study finds that friends share more genes than strangers do – not enough to make them like brothers and sisters, ...

Every week, Dear Prudence answers additional questions from readers, just for Slate Plus members. Submit questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Q. The Hideaway Friend: One of my friends of 30 years is ...

A new study has found that people think their enemies smell worse than their friends. Roe Conn, Anna Davlantes, Violeta Podrumedic, and Judy Pielach discuss the findings, specifically why anyone is ...

No one wants to think about saying goodbye to a beloved dog. They're more than a companion—they're a listening ear, biggest supporter, and greatest love of your life. When they cross the rainbow ...

Aromas matter to us. There is a huge perfume and fragrance industry that supplies odors to stimulate sexual attraction, cover body odor, scent soaps and bring the smell of the oceans and forests into ...

Have you ever wondered why some encounters feel instantly comfortable, while others seem strangely cold? What if the answer lay hidden… in your nose? A fascinating study suggests that our friendship ...