Imagine navigating a pitch-black room and knowing exactly where every object is without ever switching on a light.

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New research suggests that our sense of taste and smell are actually linked through our tongue first and not our brain.

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Our brains can spot real biodiversity using sight and sound alone, according to scientists studying how humans perceive ...

Saying goodbye is never simple, but comforting a dog in their final days doesn’t have to feel clinical or somber every minute ...

Our human senses have evolved over millions of years to detect information important to our survival.

Shukla's journey to the ISS is just the beginning. Thanks to reliable, reusable, and affordable launch vehicles like the Falcon 9, the next Indian astronaut might be launching on an Indian-built ...

5 senses? Don't be so limited.Contrary to what many people think, humans are not limited to a measly five senses. In fact, some philosophers and neuroscientists argue that we may have dozens of ...

Humans rely on 'safe senses' to avoid catching illness from others by Tevah Platt, University of Michigan edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

A Yale-led study shows that the senses stimulate a region of the brain that controls consciousness -- a finding that might inform treatment for disorders related to attention, arousal, and more.