You're enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell-tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. Skunks are out and on the ...

Why does skunk spray smell so bad—and why is it so hard to get rid of? In this video, we break down the science behind one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms. From the chemistry of ...

However, simply masking the odor is not the same as actually neutralizing it. The skunk's spray contains thiols, which are sulfur-based compounds that are incredibly stubborn and cling to skin and ...

The second is that our camera seems to be REALLY close to the wrong end of the skunk. The third… and this is the kicker… skunks do not spray on command. There is no skunk in the universe that ...

(The substance is also sometimes referred to simply as “Skunk.”) After the protest, Columbia’s chapter of Students Supporting Israel spoke out against the use of the spray, condemning “any ...