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A background in physics, and his own curiosity, have helped Dmitry Rinberg tackle the complexities of the neuroscience of smell.

To advance the understanding of olfaction, visualizing the binding of odorants to olfactory receptors remains a...

Andy Extance learns how the chemicals in food and drink create sensual culinary experiences

As consumers grow more health-conscious, the demand for natural alternatives to sugar is on the rise. But can these sweeteners deliver the taste and texture consumers crave without compromise?

The story of the forgotten American mint monarchy, plus the fascinating science behind why mint cools your tongue and maybe really does cure all.

Odor-taste interaction has gained success in enhancing saltiness perception. This work aimed to provide candidate odorants for saltiness enhancement. …

For 12 years, Intrepid leader Saurabh Joshi, aka the Chai Lord, has been showing travelers what makes India so magical, chai included.

Currently, although odorants of various foods have been thoroughly studied, the regulation of food aromas is still difficult due to the interaction be…

Perfume notes are the individual scents that make up a fragrance, working together to create a complex and layered aroma. We explain the types of notes and everything you need to know about the perfume olfactory pyramid.

It produces nine flavors: Sugar, salt, citric acid, cherry, passion fruit, green tea, milk, durian, and grapefruit.

A new study describes an exciting discovery that changes the way we understand human bitter taste receptors. The research has revealed a hidden "pocket" inside one of the body's bitter taste receptors, ...

Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from ...

Scientists from Duke, UCSF, and City of Hope used cryo-EM to reveal how our noses detect a wide range of odors, offering insights into olfaction.

Small, high-speed odour sensors are a step towards robots with a sense of smell.

Flavour is an important component that impacts the quality and acceptability of new functional foods. However, most flavour substances are low molecular mass...

How do you keep a glass of beer cold the longest? By using science, of course. At least that's what one researcher has turned to, finding the optimal shape of vessel that will keep a poured beer chilled for as long as possible while you drink it.

Are perfumers born with a special gift for scent? How can we all train our noses, as perfumers do? We bring you all the answers here...

Museums are adding scents as another tool for communicating information about science and other subjects in their exhibits.

A research team investigated whole chloroplast genomes and nuclear gene sequences from 14 species, uncovering new insights into the genetic diversity and hybrid origins of mango species. They used the ...

New research emphasizes a potentially life-altering connection: the role our sense of smell plays in maintaining our health.