It’s the time of year when viruses are making their rounds—and this winter is proving to be even worse than years past. It can seem like everyone you know is coming down with something. Want to avoid ...

While some body parts are vulnerable to infection, others should remain hands-off because they tend to harbor high levels of bacteria. But it’s not all about germs. Certain areas of your body are ...

While learning about this under-researched and difficult-to-place sensation, a guy contacted me on Twitter to explain that he gets a similar feeling when his belly button is touched. This knocked me ...

This research was undertaken with the support of the Australian Research Council (DE160100216), the Hans Rausing Foundation (IGS0125), the Australian Institude of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...