New research shows that what we hear can influence what we taste. British researchers have found that listening to high- or low-pitched music can alter the perceived sweetness or bitterness of food.
Unheard Voices
Living on Earth commentator Sy Mongomery explores the hidden world of animal communication–and what it tells us about our own senses.
1000 Shows and Counting
Living on Earth rewinds to its first show to mark a milestone in environmental journalism.
The Nose Knows
The first line of defense to ensure the Gulf’s seafood safety may be the nose. Food safety workers from the five Gulf states are learning how to detect oil contamination of seafood by smelling samples.
Emerging Science Note/What the Nose Knows
Researchers say what we see affects what we smell.
