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Feb 09, 2015 11:01 AM EST

Love At First Smell: Can Pheromones Really Help Us Find A Date? (VIDEO)

Can pheromones really help us get a date?

Oct 22, 2014 08:32 AM EDT

How Moths Find Distant Mates: Pheromones Waft in Turbulent Winds

Scientists have long wondered how male moths locate females flying hundreds of meters away. Now, they may have their answer. It all has to do with air flow.

Oct 01, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

A Decreased Sense Of Smell Could Predict An Increased Risk Of Mortality In Older Individuals

The inability to detect certain smells may indicate an early sign of mortality in older individuals, according to recent findings published in the journal Plos One.

Aug 04, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Making Sense of Scents: How Animals Sniff Out Odors from Background Smells

Making sense of scents can mean the difference between a meal and avoiding certain death for many animals. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at exactly how animals separate objects of interest from background information.