This event has passed.

More Flavor: Discussion Union Hall Secret Science Club: Scratch and Sniff

  • Picture-3_large

All our lives, we've been told that the human sense of smell is inferior to that of most other species'. It's gotten to the point where most of us think our noses are nothing more than snot factories. Neuroscientist Leslie Vosshall wants to change your mind about the olfactory system, explaining its pivotal role in human evolution, letting us know when food, danger, or potential mates are in our midst — usually before any of our other senses kick in. Vosshall delves into the nuances of human, animal, and insect proboscises, proving that the secret to many of our inexplicable behaviors is right under our, um, eyes.

– Gerry Mak

350 Characters Remaining
Join