It's time to learn more about one of our senses in RTÉjr Radio's The Science of Sense! This time we get to know to know all about the power of our nose and learn why smells can evoke memories.
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Come inside the Laboratory of Nonsense and the Absurd where the eccentric Professor Theodore Bumbledumm, his trusted cat Denis and a team of junior scientists explore the amazing science behind our senses and how we use them to interact with the world around us.
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm is joined in the Laboratory of Nonsense and the Absurd by Junior Professors Hazel and Marco to explore the wondrous world of our sense of Smell.
Did you know that humans can smell up to a trillion different chemicals? That children have a much better sense of smell then adults? That no two humans smell the same except identical twins? And do you know which animal has the best sense of smell?
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To explore all these fascinating facts and answer even more questions, Marco and Hazel meet with science educator Grace D'Arcy, and together they investigate the amazing science behind our sense of smell.
Join us to find out all about our sense Smell and make some unexpected discoveries, try scientific experiments, enjoy music, fun facts, animals and loads of silliness.
The Science of Sense is a Curious Broadcast production funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television license fee. Produced by Patricia Baker and Norma Leen. Edit by Patricia Baker. Final mix Hugh O'Dwyer Contact Studio. Presented by Hugh W Brown as Professor Bumbledumm. Music by Hugh W Brown, theme song mixed by Pete Wallace
