smell
Smells connect to memories more than other senses
"The smell of fresh chopped parsley may evoke a grandmother's cooking, or a whiff of a cigar may evoke a grandfather's presence," says author.
Your body image can be influenced by smells and sounds
Research finds that our sense of self can be manipulated by certain smells and sounds.
Does scent motivate your workouts? The answer could be yes
Mice will even run on a wheel in nature. Pheromones help inspire that behavior.
This is your brain on smells
A new study explores how the brain encodes different scents — a topic which scientists know relatively little about, compared to our other senses.
A new perfume can help you smell like space
Ever want to smell like an astronaut? Now you can!
Lizards develop new chemical language to attract mates in predator-free environments
Researchers decoded the love signals of lizards "spoken" through chemical signals.
Ask an astronomer: How do astronauts deal with isolation?
Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario.
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Design hack: 10 joy-inducing aesthetics you should know
Why finding joy is more easily attainable than the pursuit of happiness.
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A new AI passes the smell test almost 100% of the time
Our remarkable olfactory senses are modeled in a new research chip.
Too much Christmas music can damage your mental health
Did you know? Looped music has been used a means of torture.
People with superior sense of smell are better navigators, study reveals
Follow your nose all the way home.
How Sound and Smell Cues Can Enhance Learning While You Sleep
Neuroscientists are now starting to put TMR to work.