Scent-sational science: VR sniffs out new ways to enhance olfactory senses


Researchers at Stockholm University and Malmo University have made an immersive VR system that tests gamers’ sense of smell. — PETER LUNDEN/YouTube screenshot

Technology has made major strides in delivering crystal-clear images and sounds but has made little headway in the realm of scents.

That may change as researchers come up with new ways to bring the sensation of smell into the digital world and even find meaningful uses for it.

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