As allergy season intensifies, many people are cursing pollen—the powdery substance released by plants for reproduction

When it comes to the "smell test," the nose isn't always the best judge of food quality

Despite their usefulness, current blood tests that analyze samples from crime scenes have limitations

The robot, reported in ACS Sensors, could even read a message written on the ground using odors as a barcode

All wines naturally contain substances that contribute to their distinctive flavors and aromas

In men with prostate cancer, some tumor cells exit the prostate gland and circulate in the blood

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 34 percent of roads in the U.S. are unpaved

One of the most important parts of a painting is the canvas, which is usually made from cellulose-based fibers

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, according to the American Cancer Society

Most people try to avoid bitter flavors because they find them unpleasant. But some healthful foods are bitter, as are some medications

The term “epilepsy” covers a spectrum of brain disorders with symptoms ranging from mildly odd sensations to seizures, loss of consciousness, and death

According to previous studies, feeding urban populations accounts for 20 to 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions

Wastes entering treatment plants are a rich source of information about a population

Researchers have developed a rechargeable yarn battery that is waterproof and flexible

Since the start of the 2017-18 flu season in October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported over 65,735 positive tests for the virus in the U.S., resulting in hundreds of deaths