GeoLog19d ago

More than meets the eye: What can we learn from non-visual science

Manuela Gialanella
Many people exhibit a strong visual orientation, as a significant portion of human neurobiology is dedicated to processing light; however, this reliance is usually as much a product of our visually-centered environments as it is our biology. Science, however, reminds us that important information can come from different senses as well: sound, smell and tactile information all have something to say. Let’s see a few examples fresh from the EGU Press Conference Room. Have you ever heard of Geerat V