Sensing the Invisible
The discussion highlights the astonishing sensitivity of the human nose, capable of detecting odorant molecules at incredibly low concentrations, even as low as one part per trillion. Despite having billions of sensory proteins, the actual mass of substances detected through smell is minuscule compared to the vast number of molecules present in even small amounts of any substance. This fascinating interplay between mass and detection underscores the remarkable capabilities of our olfactory system.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 59: Smell
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