RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

heart brain

Weird but true – you have taste buds in your heart

Your heart has taste buds that can sense the flavor of food. Nobody is quite sure why evolution brought such an odd result, but it did. We know that, but we don’t know why, although there are some good guesses….

What is the small brain inside your heart?

The small brain inside your heart is a recent discovery. Scientists are still trying to understand its role. This little-known organ is called “the cardiac ganglion.” It’s located in the sinoatrial node, which is the heart’s natural pacemaker. Studies show…

You Have Three Brains: How Does That Work?

By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small What’s the hardest part of loving your three brains? Knowing you really have three? But you’ve known about them all along, haven’t you? Take a look. “Use Your Head” We’ve all heard…