The golden ratio was discovered by the Greeks, who used it to measure and determine aesthetic ratios that are determined to be ideal for function and appearance. According to the Greeks, the golden ...

Most of us have our own definition of beauty and what makes someone especially attractive, but when it comes to science, it's all about the measurements — or more specifically, about the right ratio.

While beauty is often said to lie in the eye of the beholder, science suggests that certain proportions and symmetry play a significant role in how we perceive an attractive face. In the August 31 ...