Why Do Smells Trigger Strong Memories?
The delicious scent of baking bread wafting out from the open doors of a nearby bakery can act like a time portal, instantly sweeping you from a busy street in New York to a tiny cafe in Paris that you…
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Flu Season Is Off to an Early (and Weird) Start
Flu season is here, and it’s off to a strange start. The first unusual thing about this year’s flu season is how early it arrived. There are now 12 U.S. states reporting high levels of flu activity (mostly in the…
Puppy Licks to a Woman’s Feet May Have Caused Serious Skin Infection
Dogs can bring a person happiness, love, laughter … and sometimes strange infections. Case in point: A woman in Israel was diagnosed with a bacterial infection that she likely contracted from innocent puppy licks, according to a new report. Last…
Sphero’s RVR Programmable Coding Robot Car Is $50 Off for Black Friday
If you have a budding astro-engineer in need of a rover pal for the holidays, Amazon has cut the price of the Sphero RVR Coding Robot by 20% for Black Friday. The sale is a $50 markdown from the Sphero…
23andMe DNA Testing Kits Up to 50% Off for Cyber Monday
Go beyond your family tree to uncover ancestry markers in your DNA, with a genetic testing kit that you can use at home. The 23andMe DNA Test is available for the special Cyber Monday price of $99.00. A simple saliva…
Cyber Monday Science-Geek Deals: The Best Gifts for the Awesome Nerds in Your Life
The holidays are approaching and stores are breaking out the festive decorations. And of course, Amazon is gearing up for the shopping season. Here’s a look at some of Live Science’s favorite Amazon Cyber Monday deals for that science geek…