Consciousness remains science’s greatest mystery. A new study explores how it arises—and why solving it could reshape ...

Smitten with Science programming features Candy Chromatography workshops on Feb. 8, 15 and 22, teaching kids STEM concepts ...

A new study suggests humans can sense hidden objects without touching them, by detecting faint movements in sand. This unexpected form of “remote touch” challenges traditional ideas about how the ...

A new study suggests that a wearable device capable of amplifying the sounds of hand movements can help individuals maintain focus on the present moment. This research indicates that heightening the ...

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating ...

Dancing uses overlooked senses and may tie to our deep evolutionary past. Knowing that can only make it more magical.

This ladybug sensory bottle is a simple, calming sensory activity that combines bright red beans, contrasting textures, and a ...

The health benefits of dietary flavanols appear to come from their ability to trigger responses in the brain and the body’s stress systems. That slightly dry, tightening feeling some foods leave in ...

Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth want to unpack how the brain pulls off those sensory feats ...

New experiments reveal how astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. The results suggest ...

A tiny roundworm has helped University of Queensland scientists uncover minuscule structures in skin tissue that may protect ...

The cochlea is the spiral-shaped structure within the inner ear responsible for our sense of hearing. To fully understand hearing functions and open the door to new hearing loss treatments, scientists ...