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Two British doctors launch ‘sniff test’ campaign to trace the global spread of coronavirus

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Two British doctors launch ‘sniff test’ campaign to trace the global spread of coronavirus by asking people if they can smell household objects Professor Claire Hopkins and Professor Nirmal Kumar want to use the new test  They say a patient’s loss of smell is a ‘better indicator’ of coronavirus than a fever The NHS nose, throat … Read more

MKR star Ash Pollard makes radio co-star SNIFF her pregnancy test before announcing she’s expecting

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‘I’m pregnant!’ MKR’s Ash Pollard announces she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Pete Ferne By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:33 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 16 March 2020 Former My Kitchen Rules star Ash Pollard is expecting her first child with boyfriend Pete Ferne. The 34-year-old radio … Read more

Scientists sniff out why dogs´ noses are cold

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Dogs’ noses are so cold because they are ultra-sensitive heat detectors, a new study has confirmed. European researchers found that when ambient temperature is 86°F (30°C), a dog’s rhinarium – the bare end point of the nose – is some 5°C (9°F) cooler.  This helps breeds such as retrievers to detect often very faint heat sources, … Read more

Experts reveal which foods to ‘sniff test’ and ignore ‘use by’ dates for WEEKS

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Do you try a quick ‘sniff test’ on food in your fridge that’s past its ‘Use-By’ date before deciding whether or not to go ahead and eat it? If so, you’re far from alone. One in four of us would happily eat out-of-date chicken if it still smelled OK, according to new research. The survey … Read more

Robodog ‘Spot’ designed to sniff out BOMBS goes into ‘sit’ mode

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Robodog ‘Spot’ designed to sniff out BOMBS goes into ‘sit’ mode and refuses to move during trial by Massachusetts police Massachusetts police bomb squad were testing the robodog for three months It was given to them as a ‘free of charge’ pre-release trial in return for feedback  In August 2019 the ‘dog’ was sent to … Read more

Cyborg LOCUSTS could be used to sniff out bombs after scientists ‘hijacked’ insects’ sense of smell

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Cyborg LOCUSTS could be used to sniff out bombs after scientists ‘hijacked’ insects’ sense of smell by implanting electrodes into their brains Experts revealed in 2016 a project to may bomb sniffing cyborg locust Now, the technology has been implanted in to the bugs that can sniff out bombs Scientists implanted electrodes in the insect’s brain … Read more

Dogs can sniff out LUNG CANCER with 97% accuracy

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They may be known as man’s best friend. But research has once again found dogs and their potent sense of smell could be a doctor’s best friend. Scientists taught three Beagles how to sniff out lung cancer in blood samples from human patients.  The dogs correctly identified which sample was from a lung cancer patient … Read more