Here's why most of us love the smell of vanilla and peaches and not sweaty feet
Researchers found that most people share similar preferences when it comes to smell, and it has little to do with their cultural background.
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What Makes Wagyu Beef Smell So Good? Science Explains
The Japanese beef is considered a luxury, with plenty of fat and its super-soft texture. New evidence could explain what's behind its sweet smell.
Why Your Sense Of Smell Is Better Than You Might Think
A neuroscientist argues that our noses are more powerful than we think. Humans, he says, actually have a great sense of smell.
Why Taste Buds Dull As We Age
You're born with roughly 9,000 taste buds, and they're very good at regenerating — which is why you can recover the ability to taste just days after burning your tongue. But that can change as we age.
With No Sense Of Smell, The World Can Be A Grayer, Scarier Place
Some people are born with anosmia — the inability to smell. Others lose their sense of smell later in life. That makes it hard to taste food, detect threats, or even savor memories.
From Medical Maggots To Stench Soup, 'Grunt' Explores The Science Of Warfare
When it comes to curiosity, science writer Mary Roach describes herself as someone who is "very out there." Her new book, Grunt, looks at some scientific developments that help keep soldiers safe.
Meet The Bacteria That Make A Stink In Your Pits
Scientists say they've identified the bacteria that emit that rank smell after a hard workout. Future deodorants might target that bad actor rather than blocking sweat glands or nuking all bacteria.
The Scents And Sensibility Of LA's Nosy New Perfume Enthusiasts
Our sense of smell isn't simply a powerful trigger. It's a draw to scientists — and to a flourishing subculture in Los Angeles, where amateur perfumers collect fragrances like others collect stamps.
Never Mind Eyesight, Your Nose Knows Much More
The human nose may be able to distinguish more than a trillion different odors and fragrances, research hints. If true, our noses are much more discerning with smells than our eyes are with color.