Yes, according to a group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In one experiment, they posted photos under fake names in an online magazine that rated people's attractiveness, and collected the results. Some time later, they put the same images again but with different names. They checked what they suspected: grades varied. Women were sexier when their name had curvy vowels like "a" and "o". But with the men the opposite happened: the winners contained the "e" and the "i".
Does our name influence when it comes to flirting?
Japanese scientists create a 'washing machine for humans'
Can you imagine taking a relaxing bath in a machine that washes you with bubbles, plays relaxing music or videos?
Insect swarms generate as much electricity as a thunderstorm
Swarms of bees can generate an electrical charge of 1,000 volts per meter, a higher voltage density than thunderclouds and electrified dust storms.
This is what the Earth's magnetic field sounds like
The shield that protects our planet sounds 'pretty scary', according to ESA engineers.
Days were only 17 hours long 2.46 billion years ago
It was when the Moon was much closer to our planet. As the centuries pass, the Moon slowly recedes and the length of our day gradually lengthens accordingly.
Women are better at doing crosswords
A new study has revealed that women have a 'small but robust' advantage over time.