Today, you’ll learn about how our sense of smell can change how we see colors, the pickiness of bees, and research that shows how listening to this show will increase your sense of well-being. 

Smells and Colors  

• “Our sense of smell changes the colors we see, show scientists.” by Mischa Dijkstra. 2023.  
• “Let’s obliterate the myth that humans have a bad sense of smell.” by Brian Resnick. 2017.  
• “Odors modulate color appearance.” by Ryan J. Ward, et al. 2023.  

Bee Preferences 

• “Honeybees are more selective in their choices for nutrition than previously thought.” by Helena Wirta. 2023.  
• “Honeybees’ foraging choices for nectar and pollen revealed by DNA metabarcoding.” by Matti Leponiemi, et al. 2023.  
• “Are honey bees, wild bees still in trouble?” by Diana Yates. 2023.  

Science and Well-Being 

• “Awe-inspiring science can have a positive effect on mental wellbeing, new research finds.” University of Warwick. 2023.  
• “Spirituality of Science: Implications for Meaning, Well-Being, and Learning.” by Jesse L. Preston, et al. 2023.  

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