smell

A conversation and kitchen session with Melati Citrawireja of Three Salted Fish.

You never know what you've got until it's gone.

Philosopher and historian of science Ann Barwich speaks with host Aaron Cain about her book, "Smellosophy: What the Nose Tells the Mind," and about how it takes many minds to answer the question: what exactly is smell?

It might sound strange, but some orchids smell like people. Others smell like rotting meat or fish to attract pollinators.