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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a cape that 'feels like a bear hug' helps kids on the spectrum

A mother from Deniliquin has created a sensory cape to support children with autism and sensory processing challenges during overwhelming situations like haircuts.

Feb 27 • 22:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aromas that Balance Life

Candelare, a brand established in Cuenca, Ecuador, offers aromatic personal care products aimed at transforming daily routines into relaxing sensory experiences.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The reason why dogs don't bark at all people

Dogs exhibit selective barking behavior based on sensory perceptions and social adaptation processes, affecting their reactions to strangers.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Beware of Cat Whiskers: What Every Owner Should Know

Cat whiskers serve key sensory functions, should not be cut, and losing them occasionally is normal.

Feb 25 • 11:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The story of the teacher with dual sensory impairment who overcomes limits and teaches classes to interpreters at the university of Quito: 'There are no barriers when one makes an effort'

A teacher with dual sensory impairment is successfully teaching at a prestigious university in Quito, Ecuador, demonstrating the power of determination over obstacles.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sensory vests and live sign language: how people with disabilities followed the parades in adapted spaces at Sapucaí

A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Last Farewell to the Body: A Dialogue with Lo Proton on Word and Face in 'The Society of Ghosts'

French sociologist and anthropologist David Le Breton explores the existential condition through a sensory and cultural lens in his work 'The Society of Ghosts'.

Feb 17 • 19:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dear Friend: The Dialogue Between a Poet and a Singer Against the Background of Milan

A theater performance titled 'Caro amico' explores a dialogue about love and loss in the context of Milan, blending poetry and music in a unique sensory experience.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

How long does homemade food last in the fridge? An expert gives a clear answer

An expert advises that homemade food can last in the fridge for 2–3 days if properly packaged, and emphasizes the importance of hygiene and sensory checks before consumption.

Feb 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Whiskers' on Elephant Trunks Function as a Type of Tactile Sensor

A new study reveals that the whisker-like vibrissae on elephant trunks enhance their tactile sensitivity and complement their vision.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Eduardo Basualdo at MAR: Glimmers of Darkness in the Summer Buzz

The exhibit by Eduardo Basualdo at Museo MAR offers a unique immersive experience that contrasts light and darkness, engaging the viewer in a spatial and sensory exploration.

Feb 13 • 21:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Few know: what happens in the body when you boil lemon peels, basil, and rosemary

The practice of boiling lemon peels, basil, and rosemary enhances the sensory experience of a space and reflects a growing trend towards natural home habits.

Feb 12 • 20:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Verónica Jurado presents the storybook ‘Flight to Childhood’ today in Guayaquil

Verónica Jurado will present her first book, ‘Flight to Childhood,’ a collection of stories for both children and adults, in Guayaquil, featuring a sensory experience with live readings and activities.

Feb 11 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Gondwana Project: how the sound sculptures of Daniel Papaleo connect continents

The Gondwana Project, developed by Argentine sculptor Daniel Papaleo, features sound sculptures that create a multi-sensory experience by combining visual art with music and natural sounds.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Alberto Arza, the designer who works on the shape of food outside the kitchen

Alberto Arza, a Valencian designer, is gaining recognition in the food design sector for shaping food experiences beyond traditional cooking.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The New Age of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

New de-alcoholization technologies enable renowned brands, like Spain's Freixenet, to preserve sensory properties of grapes without ethanol, catering to consumers from pregnant women to athletes.

Feb 10 • 13:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Looking into the eyes affects the understanding of emotions differently than previously thought. Research results

A recent study explores how looking into someone's eyes impacts emotional understanding, challenging traditional views on autism and suggesting a spectrum of traits rather than distinct categories.

Feb 8 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Smell, touch, and feel: the bucolic beauty of observing plants in winter

The article explores the beauty and life of winter plants through sensory observation and highlights specific species that thrive in cold months.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Neurodivergent couples can opt for a less noisy and lengthy wedding ceremony

Neurodivergent couples are seeking wedding ceremonies that cater to their sensory sensitivities by being less noisy and more intimate.

Feb 7 • 21:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Scientists discovered how the brain consolidates memories. Research lasted 20 years

A new study reveals that the brain can deliberately produce amyloids to transform sensory experiences into lasting memories as shown by a team from the Stowers Institute after 20 years of research.

Feb 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

São Luís Airport offers new multisensory room to assist passengers with ASD and ADHD

São Luís International Airport has inaugurated a new multisensory room designed to enhance the well-being of passengers with special sensory needs, in line with federal guidelines for comfort and safety.

Feb 6 • 20:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Anyone Can Become an ‘Invisible Elephant’

The picture book 'The Invisible Elephant' challenges stereotypes about disabilities by focusing on how the world is perceived through senses other than sight, rather than evoking pity for disabilities.

Feb 6 • 00:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

DO NOT FOLLOW THE TREND AT HOME ⟩ Dangerous TikTok trend caused serious injuries to a boy

A nine-year-old boy in Illinois, United States, required hospitalization for severe burns due to a TikTok trend that involved microwaving the popular sensory toy NeeDoh.

Feb 5 • 10:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

How to Become a Star at Wine Tasting

This article discusses how sensory experiences in blind wine tasting can enhance your wine tasting skills while also providing a fun social activity.

Feb 5 • 04:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning

A 9-year-old boy in Illinois suffered second-degree burns to his face and hands after heating a NeeDoh sensory toy in a microwave.

Feb 5 • 02:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

During Haute Couture Week, the runways transformed into narrative worlds

During Haute Couture Week in Paris, designers turned the runways into immersive and narrative experiences, showcasing fashion as a multi-sensory universe.

Feb 4 • 15:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

How Svahn will be protected from brain fatigue: 'A cliff on the other side'

Linn Svahn is gradually recovering from last year's concussion caused by a fall, but sports doctor Rickard Noberius warns that her recovery could be a long process, as she still struggles with sensory overload.

Feb 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Paul Cezanne Exhibition in Basel: Until the Contours of the Bodies Merge with the Embankment

The Fondation Beyeler in Switzerland showcases a Paul Cezanne exhibition that emphasizes the sensory perception of painting amidst its challenges in maintaining composure.

Feb 4 • 10:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

"Mexico City is an Animated Film": Spencer Tunick Returns with a Project that Transcends Galleries

Legendary New York photographer Spencer Tunick returns to Mexico City with a new project, co-produced with Nate Long, aiming to democratize art through sensory immersions and performances.

Feb 4 • 07:13 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

How to Protect the Brain from the Aging Process

Scientists are gaining a better understanding of how and why our brain ages, particularly through insights from the cerebral cortex, leading to surprising findings on slowing sensory aging.

Feb 3 • 15:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Snapshots in January: Pictures of the Day

The article features significant images capturing daily life in Ukraine amidst severe winter conditions following a Russian airstrike, as well as a sensory exhibition in Berlin.

Jan 16 • 15:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Chinese scientists invent electronic skin that gives robots a human-like sense of touch

Chinese scientists have developed neuromorphic electronic skin that allows robots to have self-sensory perception, mimicking human touch and reflexes.

Jan 13 • 10:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Robots that feel pain react faster than humans

A study reveals that robots programmed to simulate the sensation of pain can react more quickly to harmful stimuli compared to humans due to their direct sensory response mechanisms.

Jan 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Heartbeats to Mozart's Melodies: The Incredible Journey of the Fetus in Exploring Sounds Inside the Womb

The article discusses how the womb is the first sensory lab for the fetus, where it begins to hear, process, and store sounds, laying the groundwork for future linguistic and emotional development.

Jan 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Mattel released the first Barbie with autism, watch the video

Mattel has launched the first Barbie doll representing autism, featuring a sensory-friendly design to promote inclusion and neurodiversity.

Jan 12 • 15:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Sound Manipulation: How Film Music Makes Us Feel Exactly What the Director Wants

The article explores how film music serves as a powerful emotional driver, influencing audience reactions far beyond dialogue and acting.

Jan 3 • 15:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 6 best fire pits of 2026 for winter nights in the garden, tried and tested

This article reviews the six best fire pits for winter use in gardens, highlighting their sensory appeal and rising popularity in outdoor entertaining.

Dec 30 • 11:35 UTC

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