Why Does Poop Smell Bad? The Science Behind the Unpleasant Odor of Stool

Medicine & Technology Jan 17, 2024

Discover the science behind the unpleasant smell of poop and explore the factors contributing to its distinctive odor.

Why Does Fish Smell More Than Other Kinds of Meat? Unveiling the Science Behind ‘Fishy’ Odor

Oct 18, 2023

Fish smell so much worse than other kinds of meat due to bacterial reactions that increase in potency over time. Learn more about it in this article.

Odor Influences How Humans Perceive Colors; Unconscious ‘Crossmodal Association’ Affects Our Sense of Smell, Perception [Study]

Oct 09, 2023

Crossmodal association affects our sense of smell and how we perceive colors. Continue reading to learn more about the new study explaining this phenomenon.

Canine Intelligence: Dogs May Have Human-Like Observational Spatial Memory, Study Reveals

Sep 17, 2023

Researchers observed that both dogs and wolves found the first five hidden food caches faster and with lesser efforts when they were able to see the storing process, which indicates that these animals could have observational spatial memory. Read to learn more.

AI Tool Predicts Odor Profile of Molecule, Cracks Code on Scent Perception

Sep 04, 2023

Scientists have built an AI system which can identify and predict the smell of a compound by simply analyzing their molecular structure. Learn more about it in this article.

Decoding the Works of Smell Receptors: Scientists Determine How Scent Molecules Are Captured

Jun 26, 2023

Scientists explored the mechanism in which the smell receptors in human nose work to identify scents. Learn more about it in this article.

Why Are Some People So Attractive to Mosquitoes? Scientists Say CO2 Exhalation, Body Heat, Odor Play a Role

Oct 24, 2022

A study found that fatty acids that emanate from the skin may develop a heady perfume that cannot be resisted by mosquitoes. Read to know more.

Post-COVID Anosmia: How Effective Are These 2 New Treatments in Tablet, Nasal Spray Forms Presented in Cochrane Review?

Sep 19, 2022

A study concluded there is not yet enough strong evidence for particular treatments to treat post-COVID anosmia to regard them as effective. Read to know more.

Parkinson's Disease Detected by Woman Through Sense of Smell; Can Odor Also Identify Cancer, Diabetes?

Sep 09, 2022

A woman who can smell Parkinson’s Disease says her sense of smell is both a curse and a benefit. Can she also detect other diseases? Read to find out.

Machine Learning Used to Formulate Customized Odors to Determine Specific Smell Impression

Sep 07, 2022

Researchers have used an innovative approach to solving the inverse problem involving the olfactory sense. Read and find out more about this innovative technique.

Male Mice Afraid of Protective Mothers and Bananas, Here's Why

May 25, 2022

A new study found that male mice are likely to go away from females who are either pregnant or lactating. Read more about why males are afraid of mothers, and how it relates to their fear of banana.

Mosquitoes Use Color to Find Hosts Resulting in Diseases Including Dengue Fever

Feb 05, 2022

A new study led by the University of Washington researchers recently showed that common species of mosquitoes, following the detection of telltale gas humans breathe out, are flying towards specific colors.

Consistent Smell of Objects Regardless of External Factors Explained Through Neural Response in Locusts

Jan 11, 2022

A new study analyzed the peculiar skill of humans to consistently recognize any objects through smell, regardless of external factors, by the help of neural response in locusts.

Maternal Scent Improves Social Bonds of Children With Strangers Even When Mothers Are Away, Research Suggests

Dec 12, 2021

A new study suggests that body odors of mother could help the social capabilities of their infant kids improve, developing bonds with unfamiliar strangers even when the presence of mothers are away.

Unique Plant Produces Odor Similar to Dead Insects Attracting, Trapping Coffin Flies

May 24, 2021

A unique plant in Greece was recently found to be producing odor like that of decaying insects, perhaps a strategy to entice and eventually trap coffin flies.