Nasal mucus - simply known as snot - essentially acts like a shield to keep out harmful germs while also letting in things ...

Oldest known human fingerprint discovered on ancient Neanderthal artwork by David Álvarez Alonso, Andrés Díez Herrero, María de Andrés-Herrero, Miguel Angel Mate Gonzalez, The Conversation ...

Beyond its apparent modesty, the human nose conceals astonishing abilities to detect the subtleties of odors. Contrary to what was previously thought, our sense of smell reacts with a speed comparable ...

The bizarre enlarged nose of male proboscis monkeys acts like a trumpet, enabling them to make extremely loud sounds that attract females and intimidate rivals. Until now, researchers have ...

The human body is home to all sorts of bacteria – collectively known as the microbiome – that are in a constant battle to outcompete each other for survival.

The word rhinotillexis (RYE-no-till-EX-is) comes from rhino, meaning nose; tillein, meaning to pull; and ex, meaning out. Eleven non-human primate species practice it, as well as lemurs.

If you’re in need of a last-minute Father’s Day gift for your hairy dad, look no further than the Conair Men Ear, Nose and Eyebrow Hair Trimmer. It’s small, but it gets the job done.

This article is part of a fortnightly column exploring contemporary concepts and issues in genetics. The human nose is an intriguing feature that holds significance in various aspects of our lives ...

In an apparent road rage incident in Arkansas, Beyond Meat COO Doug Ramsey bit another driver’s nose. Human noses, unlike Beyond Meat products, aren’t vegan.

In our new study we found that male dogs are four to five times more likely than female dogs to be infected with the oral and nasal form of canine transmissible venereal tumour (CTVT).