• Question: define love in scientific terms.

    Asked by nirali11 to Suzie, Sheila, Rob, Geoff, Adam on 22 Mar 2011 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Suzie Sheehy

      Suzie Sheehy answered on 21 Mar 2011:

      There are all sorts of things that go on chemically when people are in love… but I don’t think that’s what it’s about. I’m lucky enough to be in love (awww) and I’m not sure you can capture that with science!

    • Photo: Adam Tuff

      Adam Tuff answered on 21 Mar 2011:

      Is this on the test? 🙂
      I honestly don’t know – is love based on any scientific laws? If it is, I haven’t seen any pattern. I’m dating a geologist – does that mean I’m in love on scientific terms?

    • Photo: Robert Simpson

      Robert Simpson answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      I’m not sure that can be done. Love certainly has measurable effects on us: neurochemically, physiologically, etc. The origins of love are no doubt evolutionary, but whichever way you analyse it, love is love and I’m happy with knowing that much personally.

    • Photo: Sheila Kanani

      Sheila Kanani answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      In science terms love is simply a chemical reaction!

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