Valentine's Day is coming up soon and to get you in the mood, we offer a selection of stories from The Conversation global network about (robot) love, heartbreak, great romances and, of course, diamonds and chocolate.
Stay warm and have a great weekend. We'll back in your Inbox on Monday.
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Weekend Reads
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Neil McArthur, University of Manitoba; Markie Twist, University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension
Developments in technologies like robotics and virtual reality are opening new possibilities for sexual experiences.
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Astrid Helene Kendrick, University of Calgary
A dream teaching job with seemingly great perks may not be worth it when turbulence creates crushing heartache for educators.
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Lisa Leopold, Middlebury
Trying to figure out if Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam or other would-be penitents are sincere? A scholar who analyzed dozens of recent apologies offers a user's guide.
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Richard Mattson, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Will your marriage be better if you and your partner are genetically compatible? Is there any evidence that certain genes make someone a better or worse partner? And if so, which genes should we test?
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Lisa Bitel, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Valentine's Day originated as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So how did the day become a celebration of love?
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Chris Lamb, IUPUI
Rachel was by Jackie's side during his most trying moments. Throughout a journey that required self-control, grace and perseverance, she was the unsung hero.
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Joshua Wilhide, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; William LaCourse, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Whether forged by geological processes or laboratory techniques, diamonds are diamonds. Their unique properties mean they have applications that are not bling-related as well.
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Kristy Leissle, University of Washington, Bothell
The chocolate industry is undergoing significant change at the moment, both for better and worse. Here are three trends on the positive side of things.
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