Olfactory training—based on repeated exposure to different scents—has proven effective in improving and even restoring the sense of smell.

The smell of rain is called “petrichor,” and its origins are surprisingly complex. You know the smell. It’s there every time the first fat raindrops hit the ground—a distinctive, earthy scent that ...

The smell of rain can comfort some, but it also warns of what’s to come. But what does rain actually smell like? The sensitive nose can smell a storm coming as the air fills with a fresh and earthy ...

Our olfactory system helps us survive, alerting us to burning things and rotting food. It’s also directly connected to our emotions and memories. Why is it still one of our most undervalued senses? It ...

Just over five years ago, while listening to some friends gripe about the overwhelming aroma of a nearby lemon candle, it struck me that not only could I not smell that scent, I couldn’t recall the ...

Think about the last time you had a cold. Think how weird it felt to not be able to smell or taste anything just because your nose was clogged up. That is, to an extent, the life of people with ...

A new study supports the notion that loss of either smell or taste may be an early warning sign of COVID-19. Anecdotal accounts of smell and taste loss associated with COVID-19 have been reported ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The nose is, at its most basic level, a tool for filtering through ...

It's theoretically possible that coronavirus could infect the region of the brain responsible for smell. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

As part of a project called Odeuropa, researchers from six countries are bringing historical European smells, including the Battle of Waterloo, to modern noses. "Smells shape our experience of the ...