Ask Science

258 - Can You Smell Fear?

Oct 23, 2017 · 8 min · Episode 249 · 8.2 MB
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Scientists have not been able to identify a specific chemical that communicates fear. However, there have been a range of studies that suggest we can use smells to transfer information including whether or not we are afraid.



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