Cuteness Unveiled: Science Explains Why We Find It Adorable

Why We Go All Gooey-Eyed: The Science of Cuteness Ever felt your heart melt at the sight of a fluffy kitten or a chubby baby? That overwhelming feeling? It's more than just a pleasant emotion – it's a powerful biological response, a survival mechanism hardwired into our DNA, influencing our behaviour for millennia. Let's unpack the science behind those adorable "aww" moments. The Baby Schema: The Secret Formula for Adorable Researchers have identified a specific pattern, the "...

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Patricia Ervin