What if our sense of smell possessed a mysterious ability to anticipate the inexplicable? Science reveals that our olfactory receptors pick up subtle clues related to the end of life. A deep dive into this neurosensory phenomenon that explains some of our most troubling intuitions.
Smell: the little-known guide to our emotions and instincts
Did you know that our nose is much more than just a simple aroma detector? It is directly connected to the most primitive regions of our brain—those that manage our emotions, our instinctive reactions, and our emotional memory. A simple scent can instantly evoke a feeling of comfort… or, conversely, trigger an inexplicable suspicion.
Of all the smells we perceive, some elicit particularly visceral reactions. This is the case with scents associated with organic decomposition. While this idea may seem unappealing, it demonstrates a fascinating bodily intelligence.
