Nasal mucus - simply known as snot - essentially acts like a shield to keep out harmful germs while also letting in things ...

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Cadomin Cave is Alberta’s largest known bat hibernaculum. The cave, among the largest in the Canadian Rockies, is a critical hibernation site for hundreds of bats — three species use the cave ...

Why Your Nose Knows What Sells: Inside the Ascent of Scent Marketing Big brands are investing in scent marketing to drive customer loyalty and revenue. They may be on to something.

The 23-year-old had her eyeballs tattooed to look like a 'human zombie cat' Credit: Jam Press/@aydinmod She started out piercing her own face with a needle in the bathroom and has now gone through ...

When we’re sick, the human nose thickens mucus to trap viruses. Nose blowing pushes out the thick mucus, giving us a respite, said Dr. Peter Filip.

Before you blow your nose like a foghorn, know that nose blowing is helpful when done correctly. Forceful blowing can actually worsen your cold symptoms.

It might feel good to blow your nose as hard as possible, but ear, nose and throat specialists say it can do more harm in the long run.

Beyond its apparent modesty, the human nose conceals astonishing abilities to detect the subtleties of odors. Contrary to what was previously thought, our sense of smell reacts with a speed comparable ...