Tech and Science Daily | The Standard Ancient Egyptian mummies smell 'sweet' and 'spicy'
Feb 17, 2025
Discover the fascinating scents of ancient Egyptian mummies through pioneering smell analysis that could enhance museum experiences. Find out why a South Korean app, DeepSeek, faces security issues. Learn about the Royal Society's response to Elon Musk's controversies, and hear about exciting breakthroughs like brain implants for treating Parkinson's. Also, rumors swirl around a foldable iPhone and the increasing value of classic video games. It's a blend of history, technology, and innovation!
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Smells of Ancient Egypt
- Researchers analyzed smells from Egyptian mummies using both human noses and chemical analysis.
- This non-invasive method revealed woody, floral, spicy, and surprisingly, tea-like aromas.
Unexpected Tea Smell
- While analyzing mummies, researchers unexpectedly smelled tea.
- This domestic scent surprised them, given the ancient context of their study.
Museum Smellscapes
- Researchers plan to recreate the mummy smells for museum exhibits.
- These "smellscapes" will allow visitors in Cairo, Slovenia, and hopefully London to experience the ancient aromas.