TED-ED: How to master your sense of smell - Alexandra Horowitz

The video explores the sensitivity of smell, highlighting how experts can identify specific scents and their origins. It discusses the emotional connections linked to smells and how they can evoke memories. The video provides techniques to train the brain to improve smell sensitivity, such as getting closer to odor sources and focusing on smells. It explains the biological process of smelling and suggests practical exercises to enhance smell recognition and appreciation.

What are some factors that tea experts can identify through their sense of smell?

How can smells influence our emotions and memories?

What steps can individuals take to improve their sense of smell?

Describe the anatomical disadvantage humans have in smelling compared to some animals.

What role does the olfactory epithelium play in the process of smelling?