Why do mummies smell so sweet?

Why do mummies smell so sweet?

Researchers are investigating whether the smell of an Egyptian mummy could enable them to discover what materials were used to preserve the body without disturbing it. They extracted air from the sarcophagi of nine mummies and asked expert smellers to rate the scents...
Can cuttlefish ink be “bear spray” against sharks?

Can cuttlefish ink be “bear spray” against sharks?

By releasing cuttlefish ink—or a synthetic version—into the water, it may be possible to create a safe zone that deters sharks. This approach could provide a protective barrier, allowing divers to observe marine life without posing a threat to themselves or the...
AI and the Accelerate 2050 conference

AI and the Accelerate 2050 conference

But when it comes to AI, we need some kind of global consensus on a couple of things: what do we define is “good” for the planet, and what do we want the future to look like? Global leaders are coming together these questions and fresh challenges and...