Nose warns of smelly dangers
SMELLS so irritating they make you cough or gag may act upon a single type of cell in the nose that senses caustic chemicals and warns the brain of potential danger, US researchers say. news.com.au
Want to Know More? A Reading List
“THE STUFF OF THOUGHT: Language as a Window into Human Nature,” by Steven Pinker, Viking. The author uses language to examine how the mind works, in perception and thought. nytimes.com