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by: MSN

How Volkswagen uses professional 'noses', and science, to perfect the smell of your new car

You think the smell in your new car is there by accident? Not at all. It's there by design. In fact, Volkswagen 'nose' exactly what they're doing when it comes to making their cars have that "new car" aroma.
  • Mon, February 10, 2025

by: Forbes

Alpha School: Using AI To Unleash Students And Transform Teaching

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by: TechCrunch

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by: BBC

South Africa mourn di death of dia first female nuclear scientist wey die at 37

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by: Invezz

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by: Vanguard

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by: Sky

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by: MLive

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by: WKTV

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by: NextBigFuture

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: BBC

South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Engineers design new autonomous system to monitor Arctic's melting ice

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by: MSN

Benefit dinner held for families affected by Mifflin County rowhome fire

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by: MSN

Superconducting nanowire LiDAR can scan your face from 325 meters away

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Machine learning method improves semiconductor band gap predictions

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA have developed a new type of robotic insect that can fly 100 times longer than previous designs. These insects are intended to aid with the mechanical pollination of fruits and vegetables.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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South Africans mourned the death of Senamile Masango, the first black nuclear physicist. People in Mzansi were touched by her passing as they shared their tributes.

by: MSN

UK to establish agritech hub in Oyo

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Jitendra Singh launches Srjanam at AIIMS

by: MSN

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by: MSN

Robot dogs use lasers to detect and disarm bombs in a test by the British Ministry of Defence

A test led by scientists from the UK Ministry of Defence demonstrated that robotic dogs can successfully use lasers to detect and disarm bombs. O post Robot dogs use lasers to detect and disarm bombs in a test by the British Ministry of Defence apareceu primeiro em TechBreak.

by: MSN

Okta names Eric Kelleher as new President and COO

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by: MSN

Disability benefits claims are about to get quicker using AI

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by: MSN

Oncocyte secures $29.1 million to advance FDA assay

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by: MSN

Tributes pour in following death of nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Winner of InterswitchSPAK 6.0 receives ?15 million scholarship, other exciting prizes

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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  • Tue, February 11, 2025

by: Forbes

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by: MSN

Tiny water-based reactors could help pharmaceutical industry avoid toxic solvents

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by: MSN

AZoNetwork Honors Women in STEM on the 10th Anniversary of IDWGS

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How Volkswagen uses professional 'noses', and science, to perfect the smell of your new car

You think the smell in your new car is there by accident? Not at all. It's there by design. In fact, Volkswagen 'nose' exactly what they're doing when it comes to making their cars have that "new car" aroma.
The article from MSN discusses how Volkswagen employs a unique blend of sensory science and professional expertise to craft the distinctive "new car smell" that customers experience. This process involves a team of "scent experts" or "professional noses" who meticulously select and combine various materials and chemicals to create an appealing aroma. These experts work alongside engineers and chemists to ensure that the smell not only evokes a sense of luxury and cleanliness but also aligns with the brand's identity. The scent is designed to be subtle yet memorable, enhancing the overall sensory experience of buying a new car. The article highlights how this attention to olfactory detail is part of Volkswagen's broader strategy to engage all senses, thereby creating a lasting impression and emotional connection with the vehicle.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-za/technology/general/how-volkswagen-uses-professional-noses-and-science-to-perfect-the-smell-of-your-new-car/ar-AA1yIN4v

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