Joanne Silberner
Joanne Silberner
@joannes430.bsky.social
Journalist. And a bit of a hermit in the far northwest.
January 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I've been obsessed with the senses -- first smell, then sound, then touch, and now taste. Here's my latest, in the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/s...
The Textbooks Were Wrong About How Your Tongue Works
The perception of taste is remarkably complex, not only on the tongue but in organs throughout the body.
www.nytimes.com
May 29, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Quiet is good for your health.

www.scientificamerican.com/article/ever...
April 20, 2024 at 12:23 AM
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/h...
Touch - a hug, a kiss, a pat, a massage. If it's wanted, it's a good thing.
April 12, 2024 at 5:38 PM
undark.org/2024/04/12/e...
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who had dementia when he wrote his final book, didn't want it published. His sons went ahead, and the book is a boon for his fans. What does dementia, or its sometimes predecessor mild cognitive impairment, do to language abilities?
April 12, 2024 at 5:36 PM