Japanese Wagyu beef has a sweet, coconut-like aroma. Scientists found 16 compounds associated with the smell, 10 of which are newly associated with the meat. Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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Turns out humans are better at smelling than you might think. CSA Images/ Color Printstock Col/Vetta/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
You're born with roughly 9,000 taste buds, and they're very good at regenerating — which is why you can recover the ability to taste just days after burning your tongue. But that changes as we age. CSA Images/Getty Images hide caption
Monday
With No Sense Of Smell, The World Can Be A Grayer, Scarier Place
Tuesday
From Medical Maggots To Stench Soup, 'Grunt' Explores The Science Of Warfare
Tuesday
While you're resting, your armpit bacteria are hard at work pumping out stinky thioalcohols. iStockphoto hide caption
Sunday
Scent Bar, in central Los Angeles, is home to over 700 niche fragrances — several of which are neatly arranged here. Courtesy of LuckyScent hide caption
The Scents And Sensibility Of LA's Nosy New Perfume Enthusiasts
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Thursday
Your schnoz deserves more respect. epSos .de/Flickr hide caption
Tuesday
Simply plug the Scentee device into your iPhone jack and let the scent of grilled meat waft your way. YouTube hide caption
Friday
If there's white color and white noise, is there white smell, too? Janek Skarzynski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
The very sight of this lacy, green herb can cause some people to scream. The great cilantro debate heats up as scientists start pinpointing cilantrophobe genes. lion heart vintage/Flickr.com hide caption
Wednesday
The stronger the aroma, the more likely you are to take a smaller bite, researchers found. iStockphoto.com hide caption