Though most human noses can detect suspicious smells at relatively high levels, they're not always able to discern every ...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals emitted as gases that can have adverse health effects. They are often found in paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants, among other common products, ...

Most of us have used the sniff test to decide whether a slightly expired bottle of milk or a week-old box of takeout is still good to eat. But while the human nose can be quite astute, it doesn't ...

Compared to other senses, our sense of smell is often overlooked. Our noses can alert us to risks such as rotten food, gas leaks and burning toast. But for advanced tasks such as detecting bombs or ...

More accurately knowing when our food is no longer safe to eat could help avoid a lot of wastage, and lately we’re seeing how small, discreet sensors can tell us when these items begin to spoil. An ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Electronic noses that detect volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath have emerged as potential tools for ...

A natural nose uses over 100 million receptors that, acting together, identify and distinguish molecules they encounter. Electronic noses, used in several commercial settings, including quality ...

(TNS) — Odor-detecting "electronic noses" deployed this past month mark Denver's latest push to purge its olfactory environment as foul fumes again waft into neighborhoods, intensifying with spring as ...

Tracing volatile organic compounds is important for public safety and all 'smell' related issues. To this end, researchers introduce a fluid mechanics-based chamber design for an electronic nose that ...