Scratch-and-sniff
You have most likely encountered the smelly perfume ads in magazines before. Just how do those ads stay so potent? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleOdors That Push and Pull Pollinators
Ever notice how a little cologne can be attractive, but too much is totally repellent? That very principle is used by cycads, an ancient type of cone-bearing tree. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleHungry to Shop
A psychology study published in the Journal of Consumer Research has shown that linking food to purchasing increases impulsive spending. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleThe Smell Of Anxiety
According to new research, stress can profoundly affect the way our brains interpret olfactory signals.
View ArticleResearch Finds Much Variation In How We Perceive Smells
When it comes to our sense of smell, genetics seems to matter an awful lot.
View ArticleDetecting Odors Is Not Just for Your Nose
While we tend to associate olfaction with our noses and brains, other parts of our body also have a "sense of smell."
View ArticleHealing Skin Through Smell
Your schnoz may hold senior status in matters of smell, but other parts of your body, like your skin, can make scents of things on their own.
View ArticleDescribing Smells
One's olfactory senses are heightened by words that describe those smells.
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