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An odor-detecting drone

Posted by Robin on 10 April 2025 2 Comments

Researchers in Japan have developed an odor-detecting drone that uses antennae taken from insects.

The “insect drone” can autonomously find its way to the source of an odor.

The researchers hope that by expanding the range of the drone’s odor detection, and ultimately enabling it to detect the scent of humans, the device can be a useful tool for search and rescue missions at disaster sites.

— Read more in Odor-detecting drone uses moth antennae at Star Advertiser.

A feel-good sensation that lingers

Posted by Robin on 9 April 2025 Leave a Comment

A spot for Guerlain Rosa Verde, followed (below the jump) by one for Habit Rouge Spirit. Then, bottle porn spots for Cherry Blossom 2025, Muguet Millésime 2025 and L’Heure Dorée.

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Whatever pungent blend of powder and flowers your grandma smelled like back in the day

Posted by Robin on 9 April 2025 4 Comments

So, I want you to forget whatever pungent blend of powder and flowers your grandma smelled like back in the day and instead have an open mind for today's modern floral fragrances.

— Read more, or just don't bother, in Sorry Grandma, But These New Floral Perfumes are Way Too Cool For You at Cosmopolitan (which your grandma used to read back in the day) via Yahoo! Life.

Fiamma

Posted by Robin on 8 April 2025 Leave a Comment

Karolina Spakowski for Ferragamo Fiamma.

Radiante

Posted by Robin on 5 April 2025 Leave a Comment

A very quick spot for Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Radiante.

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