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Why do many Gen Z men wear unwashed clothes before dates? Science behind the ‘pheromone maxxing’ phenomenon explainedAlthough it may seem strange, some Gen Z guys are adopting the unique habit of not taking a shower before a date. According to a Times of I...
A dog wouldn’t leave this airline passenger alone. Months later, a routine check-up explained its strange behaviourA woman on a flight found herself repeatedly pawed by a medical alert dog, prompting its owner to explain that such behaviour could signal ...
Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others, and it has nothing to do with 'sweet blood'Mosquitoes are attracted to a unique blend of human body odors. This personal scent is determined by skin bacteria and sweat composition. B...
Why chocolates are wrapped in foil instead of paper might surprise youAluminium foil protects chocolate from heat, moisture, and light. This material became standard in the early twentieth century for its supe...
From flowers that smell rotten to trees with red 'blood': 7 strange plants you won’t believe exist on EarthNature presents astonishing plants that seem otherworldly. From the Rafflesia arnoldii, a giant flower smelling of decay, to the Welwitschi...
‘Balika Vadhu’ fame Neha Marda started a business with Rs 10, now earns crores every month with 2 lakh customersActress Neha Marda transitioned from television to entrepreneurship, launching an alum-based underarm roll-on brand. Inspired by personal p...
Best deodorants for women: Fresh fragrances for confidence and careFind the best deodorants for women that provide all-day odour protection, have a fresh scent, and are gentle on your skin. Choose from soft...
Your sense of smell holds clues to your overall healthSince ancient Greek times, we've known that we smell differently when we are unwell. While we rely on blood analysis today, ancient Greek p...
This minuscule organism regulates our ability to digest foodMicrobiomes have been part of all these organisms from the beginning, and have evolved in tandem with them, just as their visible organs ha...
Mosquito magnet or plain unaffected? Entomologist explains why some people attract more, some lessWhether or not you're a mosquito magnet, their bites feel just as itchy!
Smells like kindred spirit, A BO storyThere’s no stronger bond between friends than their, um, body odour
Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes: ResearchHow mosquitoes seek out and feed on their hosts are important factors in how a virus circulates in nature. Mosquitoes spread diseases by ac...
Want to look appealing? Avoid these traitsScientists say laziness can make attractive people look uglier. Weirdly, looking happy might also have adverse effects.
This startup’s mosquito-killer mimicks humans to attract and kill mosquitosThese new machines guarantee a get rid of the pesky mosquitoes, attracting them by mimicking the body temperatures of humans and animals.
Your genes may make you more attractive to mosquitoesThe study is built on previous research where it was shown that attractiveness to insects is based on differences in body odour.
Mosquitoes evolved attraction to human odourSome of the female mosquitoes that spread dengue & yellow fever transitioned from animal-biting insects into deadly vectors of human diseas...
People attracted to smell of those with same political beliefsPeople are attracted to the body odour of others with similar political beliefs, according to a new study.
Scent and sensibility: Wear perfume to suit your moodOur sense of smell is 1,000 times more precise than our sense of taste. Odour can help ease anxiety, get a good night's rest & make you see...
- Do or Deo: Unilever smells big biz in Asia
In the New World Odour, Asia smells the worst, says Unilever, suggesting it's time we Asians did something serious about it. Keeping custom...
- British chain proposes perfumed pubs
Artificial scents are set to be pumped into British pubs to mask the smell of stale beer, sweat and other odours previously camouflaged by ...