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‘Terrifying’: China flight forced to land, with passengers reporting burning smell Shanghai-bound Shandong Airlines flight diverted because of ‘aircraft malfunction’, lands safely in ...
Some people say they can smell insects, while others don’t detect any smell from them at all. And even those who do smell bugs often disagree on what a given type of insect smells like. If you don’t ...
There are few bodily odors more immediately recognizable and off-putting than "old people smell." A longevity expert explains how one superfood can beat back the geriatric scent.
There’s a name for the smell of rain, too: “petrichor,” a poetic portmanteau of the Greek words “petros” (stone) and “ichor” (the blood of the gods in Greek mythology).
Health Why honing your sense of smell could keep you sharp as you age A declining ability to detect scents is linked to conditions including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. But restoring our most ...
Can humans really smell insects? The truth about the viral debate People on TikTok are arguing about it, so we asked the experts to weigh in.
The smell of rain can be caused by one of three things. Soil-dwelling bacteria secrete geosmin when producing spores as raindrops help release that earthy smelling chemical into the air.
Billie launched a scratch-and-sniff campaign in New York. Billie From now through Friday, May 16, passersby can smell a giant armpit on the street, which will give them a whiff of Billie’s ...
These cologne-inspired candles feature bold, masculine scents like cedar, musk, and spice. Enjoy a long-lasting, fresh aroma that adds warmth and sophistication to any space.
By contrast, the team’s formula—tiny crystals and a solvent (in this case a liquid compound called benzyl benzoate)—allows for the use of much smaller needles.
Viral TikTok videos claiming that dogs can "smell that you love them" have taken social media by storm, with pet owners amazed by the idea that their pet can detect their love. The heartwarming ...
Columnist and Health How we could achieve dog-level sense of smell – and what it would mean Our Future Chronicles column explores an imagined history of inventions yet to come – this time how ...