When we touch something hot or cold, the temperature is consciously sensed. Previous studies have shown that the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is responsible for thermal sensations.

A viral wellness trend asks a simple question: Is warm or cold water healthier? But the science behind it is more nuanced. Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable ...

We all have grown up hearing that dahi (curd) is a cool, soothing food, perfect for scorching summers, great for digestion, and a calm companion to your spicy biryani. But what if we told you that ...

Thermal sensations are consciously differentiated as hot or cold by the brain; however, the neural mechanism that enables this differentiation is not well understood. To address this, researchers have ...