Touch

Neuroscientists reveal that some parts of your brain grow stronger with age

The primary somatosensory cortex, processes every tactile signal that reaches you — from the brush of fabric to the grip of a door handle.

Intelligent electronics enable human-like touch and feel in extended reality Joshua Shavit

Cutting-edge wearable device mimics the complexity of human touch Rebecca Shavit

Human touch stimulates 16 different types of nerve cells in the body Rebecca Shavit

Just 20 seconds of this activity can significantly reduce stress and boost mental health Rebecca Shavit

Hugs can relieve pain, anxiety, and depression, study finds Joshua Shavit

Scientists discover how the sixth sense really works Joseph Shavit

Major Breakthrough in Neuroscience: When We Feel Things That Are Not There Joseph Shavit

Hidden way for us to feel touch uncovered by Imperial researchers Joseph Shavit

Gamechanging tactile bracelet adds realistic sense of touch to virtual reality Joseph Shavit

Researchers discover the origins of pleasurable touch in the brain Joseph Shavit

Scientists develop artificial skin that can feel pain Joseph Shavit

Artificial skin could give robots a sense of touch similar to humans Joseph Shavit

Electronic skin that can feel in real time just like humans do Joseph Shavit

Gamechanging armband helps users of prosthetic hands to ‘get a grip’Joseph Shavit

Scientists are developing interactive holograms you can touch and feel Joseph Shavit

Harvard researchers unravel the mystery of touch and why some body parts are so sensitive Joseph Shavit