Read on for my review of Avery Gilbert's new book What the Nose Knows: The Science of Smell in Everyday Life. Who says science has to be dull?

A woman in southern Ontario is one of the first cases in Canada of a rare neurological syndrome in which a person starts speaking with a different accent. This time it's Maritime Canadian English.

In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health.

Often, a gentle hand on your shoulder when you’re upset is all it takes to ease your mind and calm your nerves.

What makes great neuroscience great? Why I'm unimpressed by the Times article about sarcasm.

People in most countries around the world are happier these days.

Why do we forget?

Homosexual behaviour is largely shaped by genetics and random environmental factors, according to findings from the world's largest study of twins.

Genes significantly affect variation in voter turnout, shedding new light on the reasons why people vote and participate in the political system.

A new implantable medical device shows promise as a reversible and less extreme alternative to existing bariatric surgeries.