How to master your sense of smell - Alexandra Horowitz
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Some perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible only for sniffing out gas leaks. But can anyone learn to smell with the sensitivity of those experts? Alexandra Horowitz shares three simple steps to a better nose.
Why might it be advantageous to be able to detect odors better?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Alexandra Horowitz
- Director Jonathan Trueblood
- Script Editor Mia Nacamulli
- Illustrator Jonathan Trueblood
- Animator David Morrison
- Sound Designer Weston Fonger
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Julianna Zarzycki
