Dogs are known to have incredible senses of smell, far more powerful than our own. Previous studies have found our pets can ...

Dogs' noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect ...

Along with many other delights, springtime brings the beginning of the asparagus growing season. Regardless of whether you prefer the green, purple or white variety, asparagus provides a rich source ...

Scientists have found that a compound called 2-nonenal causes 'old people smell'. This compound builds up on the skin with ...

Space, three-time spacewalker Thomas Jones has put it, "carries a distinct odor of ozone, a faint acrid smell." Space, Jones elaborated, smells a little like gunpowder. It is "sulfurous." ...

That's the distinctive "new-car smell," a mysterious scent profile emanating from new vehicles for decades. It's difficult to nail down what it actually smells like, but it's like a metallic ...

The distinctive "old person smell" you may have picked up on when visiting your grandparents most likely wasn't your imagination, a new study indicates .

That distinctive springtime smell: Asparagus pee. Sarah Coseo Markt, Harvard University. Sat, July 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM UTC. 2 min read. Along with many other delights, springtime brings the ...

Yes, it's hard to smell a place that has no air. But, by smelling objects that have come back from space, we can get an idea about the scent of the cosmos.

Like all engines, the exhaust fumes from a diesel-fueled variety have their own distinctive smell. Usually, a healthy diesel engine will smell of burnt diesel fuel and nothing else. However, if ...