The likelihood of being bitten by mosquitoes could be down to our genes, according to a study carried out on twins.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 22, 2015
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348
The longer a man's fourth or ring finger is compared to his index finger, the more likely he is to be judged attractive by women, according to a study released Wednesday.
Other
Apr 20, 2011
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1
(Medical Xpress)—Individual body odour plays an important role in partner selection. Humans, mice, fish and birds, and probably other vertebrates too, receive important information about a potential partner's immune system ...
Biotechnology
Feb 1, 2013
12
0
When Rachel McQueen's husband was training for a marathon, she noticed the smell emanating from his running clothes was much stronger and lingered longer in his polyester tops than if he had run in a merino wool top.
Other
Jun 26, 2018
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13
Why does that favourite shirt, the one you've been wearing around the house since COVID-19 started, still stink, even after regular washing?
Other
Jul 31, 2020
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16
A team of scientists has provided the first evidence that dogs can learn to categorise odours and apply this to scents they have never encountered before.
Plants & Animals
Dec 13, 2017
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530
A small, two-wheeled robot has been driven by a male silkmoth to track down the sex pheromone usually given off by a female mate.
Robotics
Feb 5, 2013
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0
Exposure to common air pollutants found in diesel exhaust pollution can affect the ability of honeybees to recognise floral odours, new University of Southampton research shows.
Ecology
Oct 3, 2013
3
0
Humans lost in the desert are well known for going around in circles, prompting scientists to ask how desert creatures find their way around without landmarks for guidance. Now research published in BioMed Central's open ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 27, 2009
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0
Researchers from Cardiff University's Otter Project have discovered that genetically distinct populations of wild otters from across the UK have their own regional odours for communicating vital information to each other. ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 13, 2017
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An odor or odour is caused by one or more volatilized chemical compounds, generally at a very low concentration, that humans or other animals perceive by the sense of olfaction. Odors are also commonly called scents, which can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant odors. The terms fragrance, scent, and aroma are used primarily by the food and cosmetic industry to describe a pleasant odor, and are sometimes used to refer to perfumes. In contrast, malodor, stench, reek, and stink are used specifically to describe unpleasant odors.
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