These videos, to varying degrees, all have the ability to produce autonomous sensory meridian response, better known as ASMR. In a nutshell, this refers to a bodily response to visual or auditory ...

Over the course of 36 years, the Center has received more than 1,300 grants and contracts for applied research in archaeology, architectural history, archival research, and collections management. Our ...

While you may initially question why you found such a video oddly satisfying or why it triggered a strange tingling sensation your neck or limbs, you've just discovered exactly what ASMR is all about.

ASMR cakes offer more than just great taste—they provide a full sensory experience with their crisp, soft, and creamy layers.

This story appears in the February 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. Archaeology is a messy business. Digging holes—in the dirt, in the sand, and in the rain forest—is essential.