The Missing Sense in Modern Medicine
Researchers argue routine smell testing could detect neurodegenerative disease and other health risks years earlier than current exams.
What Does History Smell Like?
Scholars don't typically pay that much attention to smells, but odors have historically been quite significant.
How Ventriloquism Tricks the Brain
New research shows our brains place more weight on vision than hearing in identifying the source of a sound. But why?
Why You Love the Smell of Old Books
Scent carries significant psychological meaning. A recent paper proposed that scent be included in a proposed intangible heritage list recognized by UNESCO.
Synesthetic Adjectives Will Make You Eat Your Words
Fragrant. Sweet. Tangy. Certain synesthetic adjectives actually trigger cognitive simulations of eating.