May 19 2011
Ancient Mammals Sniffed Their Way Smarter
By following their noses at night, these great-uncles of modern mammals paved the way for their descendants to evolve larger brains.
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Feb 23 2011
Humans Stink More Than Other Animals
Sweaty adults can create a pungent, mosquito-attracting odor that's unique in the animal kingdom.
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Jan 24 2011
Sleep Helps Reinforce Memory
When the brain is triggered to recall a memory during sleep, memories are made stronger.
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Jan 06 2011
Tears Are a Turn-Off for Men
Even a slight whiff of a woman's tears can dampen a man's libido.
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Dec 13 2010
Mom’s Diet Can Shape Baby’s Brain
By eating a nutritious and varied diet, pregnant mothers can start their children on the road toward healthy eating.
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Dec 01 2010
Snot Affects Sense of Smell
A rose sniffed through a snotty nose may not smell so sweet.
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Nov 08 2010
Rats Sniff Out Danger in War Zones
They may be pests in a house, but in a war zone, these rats can be lifesavers.
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Nov 02 2010
‘Non-Toxic’ Scented Products Emit Toxic Chemicals
Scented products that are labeled "natural" or "organic" may be neither -- and they could be harmful as well.
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Sep 24 2010
Smelly Birds in New Zealand Need Deodorant: Scientists
The strong smell produced by native birds is making them an easy target for invasive predators.
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Sep 20 2010
Oktoberfest Science: Bacteria Mask Beer Stench
A cocktail of bacteria can clean up the smell of beer, sweat and bratwurst left behind by the millions of revelers expected to attend.
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