The Animals With the Best Sense of Smell May Not Be What You Think

It is no wonder that the sense of smell is so important for most animals. Their capacity to smell prey and even danger may ...
Popular Science

What’s that smell—and how’d you know?

It’s clear that genes, receptors and neurons all play a role in detecting odors. But much of how we make sense of what we sniff remains mysterious. A neuroscientist explains. By Daniela Hirschfeld / ...
Yahoo

This Is How Important Our Sense Of Smell Is When It Comes To Tasting Food

Child about to take a bite from a cookie - Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images We all know the feeling when you catch a head cold and your nose is all blocked up. You can't breathe or smell all ...
The Scientist

Why Do Some People Have a Heightened Sense of Smell?

In the middle of dinner, the faint whiff of something burning in the kitchen might go unnoticed by most people, but others may catch the smell instantly. Their noses are a little sharper, tuned to ...
The New York Times

Can You Improve Your Sense of Taste?

Experts weigh in on what’s actually possible. Ask Well Experts weigh in on what’s actually possible. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Simar Bajaj Simar Bajaj has been ...