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Lydia Clark

Lydia Clark is an associate editor at Biology Insights who covers human biology and neuroscience curiosities. She previously worked as a digital content researcher and wrote general science explainers. A graduate of American University with a BA in journalism, Clark lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she coaches a middle school track team.

Does Everyone Smell Different? The Science of Human Scent
Why Don’t I Like Chocolate? The Science Explained
Are Most Faces Asymmetrical? The Science Explained
Why Are Humans Ticklish? The Science Explained
Why Are the 5 Senses Important for Human Experience?
Why Am I Right-Handed but Left-Footed?
Why Do People Eat Their Boogers? A Scientific Look
Why Do Farts Smell Good to You? Science Explains
What Is the Most Attractive Smell to Humans?
Is It Possible for a Human to Be Nocturnal?
Is It Better to Be Tall or Short? What Science Says
When Are Humans in Their Prime? A Look at the Different Peaks
Male vs. Female Color Perception: Why We See Colors Differently
What Is a Supertaster? Traits, Tests, and Health Effects
Why Do Kisses Taste Sweet, According to Science
What Factors Affect a Person’s Ability to Detect Flavors?
Are Tears Different Based on Emotion?
Can You Taste Farts? The Science of Smell vs. Taste
What Are the 10 Senses? Beyond the Traditional Five
Why Do Kids Have More Energy Than Adults?
Why Do Humans Like Spice If It Causes Pain?
Is Spice Tolerance Related to Pain Tolerance?
Why Don’t Your Own Farts Smell Bad to You?
Does Crying Make You Thirsty? The Science Explained
Why Is Gen Z Aging Faster? The Science Explained
What Is Physical Coordination and How Does It Work?
Why Do Humans See More Shades of Green?
Why Does Massaging Fat Hurt? The Biological Reason
Why Do We Moan When Sick? The Science Explained
Is Sweet a Flavor or a Taste? The Science Explained