Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.
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Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.
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Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.
The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...