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lifeinthefastlane.ca » Life in the Fast Lane - Sep 17, 2007
Smell is in the nose of the beholder. New research by scientists at Rockefeller University reveals that perception of smell is largely in part to a single gene. To some, a man can smell sweaty or of stale urine, while …
Also tagged: research, science, study, unusual, sense, smell, testosterone, odd, weird science, smelly
blogs.sun.com » Todd Jobson's Blog Reflections - Sep 12, 2007
Well, well.. for all you calendar viewers, daily planners, and clock watchers... Today's blog is a poem that I jotted down in 2006 (8/31/2006), revised recently.. and just as it was then.. is still fresh in my mind …
Also tagged: calendar, reflection, philosophy, change, time, clock, priorities, todd, philosophy life me, jobson
wired.com » Wired: Wired Science - Sep 10, 2007
As you read these words, you probably think that your eyes are moving in harmony, apprehending each letter and word and line in smooth progression. But scientists have shown that, for much of the time, our eyes fix on …
Also tagged: brain
blogs.sun.com » On The Margins - Sep 7, 2007
Some say that the problem with the iPhone was its high introductory price or its play in a dangerous and crowded market infused with break-neck innovation. Others may have conjectured that its UI choice (the HMI of a …
Also tagged: technology, mobile, interfaces, touch, communications
wired.com » Wired: Wired Science - Sep 5, 2007
One would assume that scientists long ago figured out such a fundamental question as why trees change color in autumn. However, we still don't know the answer. Is it to keep bugs away? Part of the preparation for …
wired.com » Wired: Wired Science - Aug 31, 2007
Where Am I? Where Am I Going? Those questions are at the heart of orientation, and scientists have shown that -- in rats, and presumably people -- distinct cells correspond to each type of information. When a rat …
Also tagged: animals
wired.com » Wired: Wired Science - Aug 7, 2007
Expectations have as much to do with a wine's taste as the wine itself, say Cornell University psychologists. The researchers gave 41 diners at an Illinois restaurant a free glass of Cabernet Sauvignon along with …
Also tagged: food and drink
wired.com » Wired: Wired Science - Jul 25, 2007
Psychologists have shown that our preference for a product can be dramatically altered through a simple trick of presentation. In a new Journal of Consumer Research study, Northwestern University researchers conducted …
Also tagged: behavior
scienceblogs.com » Cognitive Daily - Jul 14, 2007
A continuation of our "greatest hits" from past Cognitive Daily postings: [originally posted on September 27, 2005] All this talk about stereotypes can get you thinking. Perhaps some stereotypes reflect actual …
scienceblogs.com » ScienceBlogs : Combined Feed - Jul 14, 2007
A continuation of our "greatest hits" from past Cognitive Daily postings: [originally posted on September 27, 2005] All this talk about stereotypes can get you thinking. Perhaps some stereotypes reflect actual …