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Scientists are hunting for the sixth basic taste

Scientists are hunting for the sixth basic taste

Scientists are hunting for the sixth basic taste

Is ‘twin telepathy’ real? Here’s what scientists say.

Is ‘twin telepathy’ real? Here’s what scientists say.

Is ‘twin telepathy’ real? Here’s what scientists say.

6 science-backed strategies to improve your memory

6 science-backed strategies to improve your memory

6 science-backed strategies to improve your memory

How smelling roses could help you make stronger memories

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Your Memory, Rewired

How smelling roses could help you make stronger memories

How smelling roses could help you make stronger memories

How scientist Emily Liman revealed a new kind of taste

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How scientist Emily Liman revealed a new kind of taste

How scientist Emily Liman revealed a new kind of taste

Why some people love disgusting smells

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Gory Details

Why some people love disgusting smells

Why some people love disgusting smells

Extreme heat is ahead—and you’ll feel every degree of it

Extreme heat is ahead—and you’ll feel every degree of it

Extreme heat is ahead—and you’ll feel every degree of it

Is flavor really just an illusion?

Is flavor really just an illusion?

Is flavor really just an illusion?

Noise pollution harms more than your hearing

Noise pollution harms more than your hearing

Noise pollution harms more than your hearing

How aromatherapy can help kids breathe in some mental goodness

Science
Healthy Kids

How aromatherapy can help kids breathe in some mental goodness

How aromatherapy can help kids breathe in some mental goodness

How your senses change as you age—and how to keep them sharp

Science
Mind, Body, Wonder

How your senses change as you age—and how to keep them sharp

How your senses change as you age—and how to keep them sharp

Why it’s important to explore the science of touch

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From the Editor

Why it’s important to explore the science of touch

Why it’s important to explore the science of touch

Lessons from nature for young autistic travelers

Lessons from nature for young autistic travelers

Lessons from nature for young autistic travelers

Which optical illusions can animals see?

Which optical illusions can animals see?

Which optical illusions can animals see?

My generation grew up online. Endless ‘virtual life’ would be terrifying

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My generation grew up online. Endless ‘virtual life’ would be terrifying

My generation grew up online. Endless ‘virtual life’ would be terrifying

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