The nose

The nose

Got allergies? Blame your nose fungi, study suggests

A global team of researchers have discovered that patients with allergy-induced sniffles have different fungal colonies in their noses.
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Do dogs actually enjoy their food?

Smell plays a big part.
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Do dogs know when they fart?

Science has the answer.
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What is Parosmia?

If you have long COVID, you may be experiencing this.
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Will eating my bogies make me ill?

Bleuch!! Keep those green, nose-picking fingers out of your mouth and, better still, out of your nose too.
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Why do we get a runny nose after we cry?

Asked by: Anna Zamojska, London
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Which of our senses evolved first?

Asked by: Adam King, Huddersfield
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Scientists think they’ve identified how COVID-19 causes patients to lose their sense of smell

New research suggests that the COVID-19 infection begins in the cells of the nose responsible for smell, which is why for some, anosmia is their only symptom.
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Where do smells go?

Pee-yew, what’s that smell?! Luckily all aromas get less over time thanks to a weakening concentration of scent molecules.
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I hate my massive nose. Will it keep growing for the rest of my life?

Sniff, sniff. Don’t despair, our noses do get bigger over time but those with bigger noses look more intelligent so it’s not all bad news.
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Can smells pass through liquids?

Two words: Bath. Farts.
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Why do your eyes water when your nose is hit?

Eye nose the answer! It's all about going with the lacrimal fluid flow...
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Has our sense of smell evolved based on what is good and bad for us?

Something that smells so rotten surely can't be good for you, right?
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If we only have one trachea, why do we have two nostrils?

Two eyes, two ears, two nostrils - makes sense, right?!
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How are fragrances removed to make fragrance-free products?

Manufacturers can cover smells up or simply not add any, but removing them altogether is a bit tricky.
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Do children have a better sense of smell than adults?

Breathe it in while you can. Our ability to smell gets better before it gets worse.
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Why does the sea smell like the sea?

Give a lengthy sniff next time you visit the seaside, you will be taking in a variety of scents produced from within the ocean.
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Why do sneezes smell like honey?

Achoo, sugary sneezing is an uncommon experience.
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Can you die from a nosebleed?

A nosebleed, otherwise known as Epistaxis, may seem benign but can be fatal.
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What does space smell like?

“I love the smell of welding fumes in the morning”
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Why do sneezes come in twos or threes?

Ah choo... don't try to stop a sneeze, you could be doing your nose a snotty disservice.
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Why does plucking your eyebrows make you sneeze?

Achoo! Grooming your eyebrow has never been more high stakes.
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Can you sneeze in your sleep?

We'll save you the effort of recording yourself overnight and then listening to the full eight hours in the morning.
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