Brain
A single sniff is enough to detect slight odor changes
The speed of our ability to perceive odors is on par with that of color perception, a new sniff device shows.
Humans
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- Brain
Ouch! The pain of pulled hair registers superfast
A hair pull is detected by a protein used to sense light touches. It also travels faster than most other types of pain.
- Humans
Is synthetic food dye bad for kids? Here’s what the science says
California is banning some food dyes in school meals. Though FDA says the dyes are safe, some studies show they may alter kids’ behavior.
- Psychology
Analyze This: Skipping through videos may increase boredom
Contrary to what people often expect, fast-forwarding or switching videos may leave viewers more bored and less satisfied.
- Brain
This neuroscientist looks at how your brain plans for the future
Freek van Ede studies how the brain selects information to plan for the future. He’s finding clues in the tiny movements people make with their eyes.
- Tech
A man silenced by paralysis got his ‘voice’ back, thanks to AI
New computer-linked brain implants offer hope to those who have lost the ability to speak or move.
- Life
Scientists Say: Organoid
Lab-grown organ models mimic the functions of real organs and may open doors to a future of personalized medical care.
- Fossils
50 years on, Lucy offers lessons for achieving fossil fame
Since the discovery of Lucy's skeleton in 1974, a catchy name and ongoing scientific debates have kept this human ancestor in the spotlight.
- Archaeology
Let’s learn about ancient pyramids
You may have heard of pyramids built in ancient Egypt — but what about ones built elsewhere in Africa, Europe and the Americas?
- Earth
Earthquakes upped the death toll at Pompeii
Broken bodies found at a house in Pompeii suggest that earthquakes played a role in the legendary tragedy.
