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Fossil skulls reveal how extinct mammals smelled the world, with new research linking olfactory bulb size to gene counts.

Dogs have a truly astonishing sense of smell that goes far beyond anything we could imagine. From picking up the scent of a potential mate miles away to uncovering an explosive, a dog's nose is always ...

Master Cicerone® Jen Blair has started a new sensory program designed to educate people on aromas in beer. Aroma is a very important indicator in beer as well as in life. ByEm Sauter, Contributor.

In the middle of dinner, the faint whiff of something burning in the kitchen might go unnoticed by most people, but others may catch the smell instantly. Their noses are a little sharper, tuned to ...