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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Zoo Lunch Mishap Reveals Lizards' Hidden Fire Detector

Australian sleepy lizards detect smoke by smell and flee, but do not respond to wildfire sounds or water vapor, indicating an innate adaptation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The state of Michigan hopes its scents will bring people to visit

Michigan launched Pure Michigan room and body sprays capturing summer scents to promote tourism by evoking mood, memory, and a sense of place.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: What the smell of your BODY ODOUR says about you

The pong might have you covering your nose, or reaching for the closest can of deodorant. But if you can bear to sniff it, scientists say the exact aroma can actually divulge a lot about someone. From the unmistakable pong of elevated stress levels, to the stale beer aroma of a tuberculosis infection, your body odour can reveal key clues to your health. And for some 'super-smellers', even complex diseases like early-onset Parkinson's can be detected with a simple sniff.
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