Researchers recreate sense of touch and motor control in paralyzed patient
On a chilly day in the fall of 2020, Scott Imbrie’s joyful voice preceded his entrance into the seventh-floor lobby
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Sense of smell in older adults declines when it comes to meat, but not vanilla
Contrary to what science once suggested, older people with a declining sense of smell do not have comprehensively dampened olfactory
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Loss of sense of smell and taste may last up to 5 months after COVID-19
People with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell and taste for up to five months after infection, according to
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Feeling the pressure: How blood vessels sense their environment
Cells and tissues are not mere static structures. They have the ability to sense and dynamically react to external cues
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How humans’ sense of ‘intuitive physics’ touches fictional worlds
It’s not something most Harvard faculty spend much time contemplating, but Tomer Ullman likes to think about magic. In particular,
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The voice is key to making sense of the words in our brain
Scientists at the Basque research center BCBL conclude that the voice is fundamental for mentally presenting the meaning of words
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Making sense of mammography guidelines
Experts agree that detecting breast cancer early offers a better outlook, but when to start screenings and how often to
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People with a sense of oneness experience greater life satisfaction
People who believe in oneness—the idea that everything in the world is connected and interdependent—appear to have greater life satisfaction
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How establishing outer order contributes to your inner sense of calm
In my study of happiness, I've realised that for most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm More than
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For older adults, sense of control tied to feeling younger
A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily
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