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How Smell Guides Our Inner World
A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that ...
What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank
The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields ...
Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, and neighbors have been getting sick.
Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, spewing toxic gases and geysers ...
Yes, you can get rid of that stinky dog smell. Here’s how.
From accidents to litter boxes, pets come with a potpourri of unpleasant aromas. But with some vigilance and planning, you ...
Life on the street at the foot of Greater Manchester's 'Mount Everest of rubbish'
The Pilsworth South Landfill, just off Junction 3 of the M66 motorway, quite literally caused a stink at the beginning of ...
Scientists Reveal: What Makes a Smell Bad?
Smells trigger powerful emotional responses through specialized brain cells. These insights may improve sensory health. You wouldn’t microwave fish around your worst enemy. The smell lingers in both ...
Ohio residents say they’ve been dealing with a horrific odor for years as sewage sits rancid under their homes
Residents believe the problem lies in the old sewer infrastructure underneath their homes. There’s also a marsh behind the ...
Village 'smells like putting your head in toilet'
People living in a village near York say they are having to keep their windows closed at home due to a mystery stench that ...