An artist's journey into the science of sweat
- Written by Paul Vanouse, Professor of Art, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Sweat keeps the human body cool, but why does it stink?AP Photo/Seth Wenig
During steamy days, a body’s physiological response may cause you to wrinkle your nose: the smell of what many people associate with sweat.
In reality, sweat itself doesn’t have much scent. Surprisingly, the distinctive smell of human sweat results from a cocktail...