A first-time dad who suffered from postnatal depression has spoken out about the one activity that helped him improve his connection with his baby. The conversation between Matthew Carter, 36, and Dr.

THE birth of Anna Machin’s first child didn’t go to plan. “Unfortunately, I suffered a haemorrhage, and it was a bit touch and go for a time,” she recalls. Her newborn daughter was shuttled off for ...

Do dads matter? At New Scientist Live next month, evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin will explain the science of fatherhood and why dads are particularly important for protecting children’s ...

Love sits at the center of human existence, according to this sharp survey from anthropologist Machin (The Life of Dad). Aiming to give “the expansionist answer” to the question of why humans love, ...

Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist told Newsweek: "It is a key behavior for building bonds." Three Myths (And Three Odd Truths) About ‘The Wizard of Oz' Discovery of mass grave under ...

How does becoming a dad affect men? Evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin explores the biological changes that manifest in male parents. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also ...