Why does skunk spray make you want to tear off your own face? The answer lies in two simple atoms which pull together and hitch a ride on other molecules. We’ll tell you what they are, and how you can ...

Several at-home techniques and commercial products can help remove skunk smell. Using the right products and acting quickly are key. Skunk spray has been compared to tear gas, and with good reason.

Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up. Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks ...

A skunk's spray is the kind of pungent stench that seeps into carpets, clings to furniture, and seems to follow you from room to room. Once it's inside, it can turn your home into a place you don't ...

The scent of a skunk is legendary and lingering, but not in a good way. As powerful as it is, however, the spray is a closely-guarded weapon of mass destruction, says Kenton Kerns, a biologist at the ...

Open all the windows and doors to let fresh air in and turn on fans to push the bad smell out. Put out bowls of vinegar, baking soda, or activated charcoal to absorb the odor. Make a skunk ...

Carroll County certainly has an abundance of wildlife. However, one particular creature may strike fear in the hearts of pet owners: the skunk. These striped mammals are known to carry rabies. Another ...

I had a friend over this past weekend. As we were catching up, I started making some tea. He paused for a second and sniffed the air before looking around and saying, “Your apartment smells really ...

It wasn’t just an odor; it was like being enveloped by an evil presence. I felt a viselike grip around my head, my stomach start to roil, and my eyes sting as I tried to not inhale. The malfeasance ...

I’m Anna Rothschild, and this is Gross Science. There are a number of species of skunk in the world, but the most iconic has to be the striped skunk. That’s the one that looks like Pepe Le Pew—it’s ...