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Senses

Senses. We've all got them. But how do they work?

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Making sense of senses lost

In rapid succession, Steve Barker suddenly lost sight and hearing on his left side. The effect on how he perceives the world has been profound.

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Synaesthesia, or when senses overlap

What’s it like to see heartbeats, taste Tube stations or hear paintings?

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Humans, animals and the sensory world

Artists and medics through the ages have made links between our discerning human senses and similar traits in animals. Discover how close we are to the earth’s other inhabitants.

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  • Sense about... science for celebrities / Sense About Science.
  • Sense about... science for celebrities / Sense About Science.
  • Sense about... science for celebrities / Sense About Science.
  • Sense about... science for celebrities / Sense About Science.
  • Sense about... science for celebrities / Sense About Science.
  • Sense about... science for celebrities / Sense About Science.
  • The sense of smell in Boone's "Allegories of the senses"
  • Condom sense is common sense : nowadays, when you have sex, you need to protect yourself. Condoms are the only sure way ... / Durex Information Service for Sexual Health.
  • A woman with some flowers; representing the sense of smell. Engraving, 16--.
  • A drunkard with an empty glass; representing the sense of taste. Engraving, 16--.
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Performance by Alice Pailhes

Gallery 1
Past

Part of Smoke and Mirrors Live Performances

  • Discussion

That Stinks

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Past

Part of Library Insights

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Performance by Alice Pailhès

Gallery 1
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Part of Smoke and Mirrors Live Performances

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