Science proves that when we lie our nose gets hot

Those who grew up listening to the story of Pinocchio have plenty of reason to believe that there has always been a relationship between our noses and telling lies. However, instead of the nose growing larger, as the tale narrated, scientists found that it warms up.

According to the researchers and the news published in the British newspaper The Daily Mail, the heat is caused by the increased anxiety that is produced while telling a lie. To solve the problem and not risk being discovered, the scientists suggest to make a big mental effort right away - it seems to decrease anxiety and, consequently, to decrease the temperature of the nose.

To reach these conclusions, the University of Granada researchers used cameras equipped with heat sensors to monitor volunteers. According to some published theses on the subject, the authors believe that the temperature of the nose increases and decreases as mood changes occur, as does the muscles in the inner eye area.

During the tests, researchers can also identify evidence of sexual desires in men and women. This type of reaction can be noticed from the increased temperature of the chest and the sexual organs.

The researchers came to these results from their findings that, when we lie, our insular cerebral cortex changes.

"The insular cortex is involved in regulating body temperature, so there is a strong relationship between the activity that occurs in this structure and the magnitude of temperature changes, " explain the scientists responsible for the study.

No wonder the discovery was named “Pinocchio Effect”, thanks to the famous Italian character who couldn't speak the truth.