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Scientists develop a coating for socks that cures smelly feet

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Fresh solution for smelly feet: Scientists develop a coating for socks that kills bacteria and neutralises unpleasant odours Cadets in Thailand have successfully tested the anti-bacterial coatings for socks They’re made from zinc oxide nanoparticles – known to inhibit bacterial growth  The coating is harmless to skin and can reduce pitted keratolysis, a skin infection By … Read more

Scientists discover cheese is so smelly because it helps microbes ‘talk’ to the bacteria

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News in Brie! Scientists discover cheese is so smelly because it helps microbes ‘talk’ to the bacteria that makes it ripe Researchers at Tufts University in US have found why the smell of cheese is vital  They discovered the bacteria respond to volatile organic compounds from fungi Released into the air and gives the delicious … Read more

People reveal the most overrated places in world from ‘expensive’ Dubai to ‘smelly’ San Francisco

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San Francisco ‘smells like p***’, Dubai is nothing but a massive burden on the wallet and Paris is clogged with fumes. That’s according to a lively debate on an online forum.  Travellers taking part been discussing the places they’ve visited that don’t live up to the hype, with ‘pretentious’ London and ‘miserable’ Times Square also … Read more