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It Smells Quantastic, Doesn't It?


Have you ever wondered how we know how something smells? I mean, the volatile molecules entering your nose have to tell your brain in one way or another: “Hey, it’s me!”.
 
But how do these messages get up there in the first place?

In the search for answers, some scientists claim that our sense of smell is powered by quantum physics.

To find out how all of this plays out, you are welcome to read my most recent article "It Smells Quantastic, Doesn't It?".

Have a great time reading!
Olivier
(Source images: pixabay, pubchem, and Queensland Brain Institute)
It Smells Quantastic, Doesn't It?
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It Smells Quantastic, Doesn't It?

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