The kiss. That moment when the violins start to play, when stars swirl in the heavens and a golden glow falls over the land - immortalised by playwrights, painters, poets, songwriters, sculptors, ...

Our lips say a lot, from words to kisses, whether the embraces of new lovers, friends greeting one another, or parents saying goodnight to kids. No matter what kind of kiss, passionate or tender, they ...

Kissing-like behaviors exist across the animal kingdom. But why? A scientist explains why humans are so drawn to each other's lips, and a photographer documents the power of a kiss. Among the many ...

Kissing, for all popularity, is a bit of a mystery. Scientists have long debated when humans’ ancestors first put their lips together, and whether the act is simply a cultural trait. A new study ...