Rats Sniff Out Hunger and Share Food With Each Other Based On Need
A new study finds that "honesty is enforced" by a "smell of hunger" when rats decide to share food with their compatriots.
Michigan Town Buys 'Nasal Ranger' to Track Down Stinky Marijuana Plants
The Michigan town of Bessemer has voted to spend approximately $3,400 to purchase a device to smell marijuana plants and train police officers in its use.
Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated as Fumes Leave Passengers Dizzy, Nauseous
"A smell resembling oil presented on-board," officials said. Paramedics who were called to the scene checked 15 people.
Scientists Reveal Trick to Stop Unhealthy Food Cravings
Researchers believe smells can tap into the brain's reward circuit.
Alaska Airlines Plane Diverted Because of 'Strong Odor'
The aircraft was carrying 136 passengers from San Francisco to New Orleans when the mysterious smell forced an unscheduled stop.
AI Diagnoses Diseases as Accurately as Real Doctor
The system was able to pass a real medical diagnosis exam.
AI Is Being Developed Which Can Smell Illness in Breath
The system could be used to detect a range of diseases.
10,000 radiated tortoises found in Madagascar House
The radiated tortoise is a popular pet in Asia, and some smuggle them out of Madagascar to meet demand.
The Weird 'Cards Against Humanity' Poll
"Cards Against Humanity" did a somewhat odd poll. And now we know about a partisan divide on farts.
Science Sniffs Out a Hidden Superpower: Sense of Smell
Science debunks the myth that humans have a poor sense of smell.
George Washington Stank Here: World History, by Scent
We can read and view history but with the development of the odor wheel, we may be able to smell it, too.
Losing Ability to Smell Linked to Early Death: Study
Participants who had suffered a complete loss of smell were found to have a 19 percent chance of dying early.
How Studying Animals Will Make Us Healthier
Dogs develop cancers with many similar characteristics to human cancers.
What If Broccoli Tasted Like Chocolate?
Making food palatable for people with taste loss takes the genius of both neuroscientists and top-notch chefs.
EPA Regional Director Resigns Amid Flint Water Crisis
Susan Hedman's resignation comes as criticism of both the state and federal response to the toxic-water crisis continues to grow.
Oregon Court: Marijuana Smoke Is No Rotten Eggs
Some odors are ruled "objectively unpleasant," but weed isn't.
But First, Let Me Take a Smelfie
A startup thinks adding scent to virtual conversations could bring us back to reality.
Smell Memory Kit Lets You Tag Events With Custom-Made Aromas
Scent artist Sissel Tolaas's goal is to help you make memories with your nose.
Sending Smells From Your Phone Becomes a Reality
We are used to sounds and sights flitting across the internet. Now it's the turn of smell
Wake Up and Smell the Facebook Alerts
Having throbbed and beeped to get your attention, technology now goes for the nose