Science of Seduction


60m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Scientists, including biologist Robin Dubar, put widely held beliefs about attraction to the test. Dr. Randy Thornhill, a biologist at Albuquerque University, has found a strong relationship between beauty and symmetry in faces. Using a set of simple measurements, he can predict how attractive peopl

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); Wildvision

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Scientists, including biologist Robin Dubar, put widely held beliefs about attraction to the test. Dr. Randy Thornhill, a biologist at Albuquerque University, has found a strong relationship between beauty and symmetry in faces. Using a set of simple measurements, he can predict how attractive people will find a face. Then, Dr. Devendra Singh shares his research on a mathematical formula of waist measurement versus hip size that men seem to prefer.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); Wildvision

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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