"Our research highlights the subjective nature of beauty and the powerful influence of social and cultural factors," said ...

(It’s worth remembering here that conventional notions about what constitutes an attractive face are often influenced by Western – that is, white – beauty ideals.) They then presented ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A study of faces that combine male and female physical features reveals what we like most about gender blends. Produced by Maya Dangerfield. Images courtesy of PLOS ...