Smells

When it comes to a keen sense of smell, dogs get all the glory. But cats have a pretty well-developed sniffer, too—and a new study may explain how it works. Researchers created a computational model of a cat’s nose based on computed tomography scans and tissue slices from a deceased house cat whose body was donated for research. When a cat takes a sniff, airflow is diverted into two different streams for breathing and smelling. The model showed that the animal’s nasal passages then direct the smelling stream through an…

via Warner Bros. When the news broke earlier today that Warner Bros. was open to licensing certain content to Netflix under the right circumstances, everybody knew exactly where the conversation would be heading sooner rather than later. After all, the big screen DCU has found itself in such dire straits that Black Adam – which was deemed enough of a disappointment to have star and producer Dwayne Johnson cast out in record time – will handily defeat The Flash at the box office to reign as the superhero saga’s…

When Justin Bieber Revealed Wifey Hailey Bieber Has An Amazing Natural Fragrance (Photo Credit –Instagram) Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are one of the most successful and adorable couples in Hollywood, with a massive fan following. Their fans love their social media PDA and public appearances, and the couple never miss an opportunity to make a statement about their love for each other. Today, we bring you a throwback to when Justin revealed how his wife Hailey smelled fruity and floral while comparing her with…

George Bernard Shaw famously characterized fashion as "an induced epidemic," and the launch of Aston Martin’s new DB12 at a showbiz party on the Côte d'Azur this week was a masterclass in conjuring a mass outbreak of desire for the new "super tourer" ... all the while cultivating an already elite brand into an even more premium experience. The new Aston Martin DB12 at the amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 at Hotel du…

To doctors and nurses working 75 years ago, when the UK’s National Health Service was founded, a modern ward would be completely unrecognizable. Fast-forward into the future, and hospitals are likely to look very different again. These are some of the changes you’re likely to see in years to come.Fully autonomous surgical robotsResearchers at Johns Hopkins University are developing a surgical robot capable of performing surgeries fully autonomously. The robot is equipped with 3D vision and a machine learning algorithm…

Scientists at UC San Francisco have created the first molecular-level, 3D image of how an odor molecule activates a human odorant receptor, paving the way for new insights into olfaction and its applications in fragrances and food science. The breakthrough enables researchers to potentially design new smells by understanding the interaction between scent molecules and odorant receptors.The first molecular images of olfaction have opened the door to creating new smells.Scientists from UC San Francisco (UCSF) have…

The University of Otago researchers found that exposure to female odors and pheromones can cause weight loss and extend the life spans of mice, with potential implications for humans. This study highlights the impact of sensory cues on metabolism, aging, and the potential of olfactory signals to induce widespread changes across the body.Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered that exposure to female odors and pheromones in mice can lead to weight loss and longer lifespans. These findings may have potential…

A creature feature with a budget estimated to be pushing $180 million isn’t going to be an awards season contender, but that doesn’t mean there was any justifiable reason for The Meg to be a disappointment. Sure, the PG-13 rating didn’t do it any favors when it came to making the most of its ridiculous concept, but let’s not forget that modern horror classics A Quiet Place and Drag Me to Hell were awarded the same rating by the MPAA. Not quite scary enough but nowhere near cheesy enough, either, the giant shark thriller…

Produce clean code by refactoring common code smellsPhoto by Markus Spiske on UnsplashLack of experience, rushed deadlines, or missed code reviews are just a few factors that might cause you to create ill-conceived code, the so-called “code smell”.To fix these “smells” you have to open your IDE, examine your code, and find out which part of your code is affected.Although a code smell does not break your app instantly, it may lead to errors in the future because it might make the code unreadable and unmaintainable.…

👋 Welcome to HackerNoon's Tech Company News Brief, a weekly collection of tech goodness that combines HackerNoon's proprietary data with internet trends to determine which companies are rising and falling in the public consciousness. Tell your friends and family to subscribe here. Tech companies (and at least one billionaire) spent most of last week backtracking from statements. Meta, who, having clearly shown full-bodied avatars (yes, full-bodied, with legs!) in its metaverse offering Horizon Worlds went totally back on…