Category: Senses and Sensation

The Life-Affirming Properties of Sichuan Peppers

Fiery, mouth-numbing spices — more popular than ever in the West — remind us why we seek out unfamiliar tastes.
Who Am I Without My Voice?

I was a singer heading out on tour. Losing my voice was terrifying — but it ended up teaching me everything about myself.
Is Everything an A.S.M.R. Video Now?

Videos that tickle what is known as the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response used to belong to a specific corner of the internet. Now they’re virtually everywhere.
How to Survive Long-Haul Flights

Though extreme long-haul air travel never gets easier, there are some things you can do to make it slightly less terrible.
Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin

Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.
In the World’s Driest Desert, Ancient Wisdom Blooms Eternal

Burned out from life in New York, a photographer traveled to northern Chile to study the ancient wisdom of the Lickanantay, the area’s Indigenous people. Here’s what she saw.
How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden

There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.
Why Do American Diners Have Such a Limited Palate for Textures?

Complex taste sensations play a crucial role in food around the world — but have long been shunned stateside.
New technology, same old blind spot?

The New York Times – Business:
Don’t just look at what technology can do, look at what it helps people do to each other.