Dogs have an additional scenting apparatus not available to humans. It is tuned to recognize and interpret pheromones and other biologically relevant odors.
Dogs have an additional scenting apparatus not available to humans. It is tuned to recognize and interpret pheromones and other biologically relevant odors.
New data show that humans can recognize their own dog simply by its scent. The ability to recognize a dog's scent may depend on the age and sex of the human doing the sniffing.
New data show that humans can recognize their own dog simply by its scent. The ability to recognize a dog's scent may depend on the age and sex of the human doing the sniffing.
New research identifies how listening to music that induces a positive mood can boost resilience and makes it easier to cope with something that triggers negative emotions.
New research identifies how listening to music that induces a positive mood can boost resilience and makes it easier to cope with something that triggers negative emotions.
Can smells be turned into works of art? Smells trigger emotions and associations. They also communicate abstract ideas and intentions like other forms of art.
Can smells be turned into works of art? Smells trigger emotions and associations. They also communicate abstract ideas and intentions like other forms of art.
New research suggests that the human hippocampus and olfactory networks evolved to have especially strong neural connections. This research helps to explain "Proustian" flashbacks.
New research suggests that the human hippocampus and olfactory networks evolved to have especially strong neural connections. This research helps to explain "Proustian" flashbacks.
How do you ask a wolf if it is self-aware? In a new study, grey wolves pass the Sniff Test for Self-Recognition, demonstrating their awareness of "self" and "other."
How do you ask a wolf if it is self-aware? In a new study, grey wolves pass the Sniff Test for Self-Recognition, demonstrating their awareness of "self" and "other."
Feeling stressed? Missing loved ones? Aromatherapy can evoke pleasant memories and emotions nearly instantaneously. So grab your favorite scent, take a deep breath, and say, "ahh."
Feeling stressed? Missing loved ones? Aromatherapy can evoke pleasant memories and emotions nearly instantaneously. So grab your favorite scent, take a deep breath, and say, "ahh."
Dog owners know that smell plays a big part in how their canine friends function. New research shows just how important sense of smell is in their lives.
Dog owners know that smell plays a big part in how their canine friends function. New research shows just how important sense of smell is in their lives.
Researchers created a machine learning algorithm that can predict how a chemical will smell to a person—accelerating the digital disruption of the fragrance and flavor industry.
Researchers created a machine learning algorithm that can predict how a chemical will smell to a person—accelerating the digital disruption of the fragrance and flavor industry.
At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that threatens to derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives.