Animal world
How do stray dogs find their way home?
Dogs' ability to find their way home may have been inherited from their ancestors, the gray wolf. Wolves roamed vast swaths of land across Eurasia.
Smell
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Space science
'Strange smell' detected on cargo spacecraft to ISS
Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have had to temporarily shut down a module after discovering
Discover science
Horror: Whole pig specialty hung from ceiling for 30 years and stinks
A pig that has been hanging from a rafters in Sichuan for more than 30 years now and has been emitting a foul smell has been offered by tourists for more than 500,000 ND…
Biology
Thousands line up to see 'corpse flowers' in Australia
In the Australian city of Geelong, south of Melbourne, thousands of people are lining up for a rare chance to see and smell the stench of an unusual plant that blooms on…
Biology
New discovery about cancer detection ability of bees and dogs
Scientists in the US say that recent studies have discovered that animals such as bees and dogs have the ability to detect cancer.
Scientific application
Mango-scented road project causes controversy in Spain
The Madrid City Council plans to add a delicious mango scent to the asphalt-mixed crushed stone mixture instead of the usual asphalt smell.
Oceanography
The mystery of the hairy monster corpses washing up on the beach
It was the rotting corpse of a giant sea creature, the smell was terrible.
Scientific application
How to effectively detect and treat mold in air conditioners
If you notice your air conditioner smells musty, it's a sign of a serious problem.
Animal world
New study: dogs can 'see' the world with their noses
New research from Cornell University, USA shows that dogs can 'see' as well as smell with their very sensitive nose.
Flu epidemic
New discovery on the cause of loss of smell because of Covid-19
According to research from experts in the US, the loss of smell and taste when infected with Covid-19 is not directly caused by the virus, but by inflammation.
Cancer
Ants can smell the 'smell' of cancer in humans
French scientists have found that ants have the ability to sniff out cancer cells in the human body and could be used to diagnose cancer in the future.
Biology
Insects lose their sense of smell because of air pollution, humans go to pollinate plants themselves
The consequences will be what we and our children and grandchildren have to bear.
Flu epidemic
New research shows: Having mild Covid-19 can also cause changes in brain structure
This is the first work to use brain scan data (magnetic resonance imaging) of people with Covid-19 before they contracted the virus and several months after.
Flu epidemic
New findings on loss of smell and taste when infected with Covid-19
Scientists say that some people lose their sense of smell, as well as taste after contracting Covid-19 may be related to genetic factors.
1001 mystery
Why do we often associate memories with scents?
Scent-related memories are not necessarily more precise, but tend to evoke more emotion.