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Dogs have a great sense of smell.
- Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.
- World Service, · 21 Jul 2026, · 26 mins The nose of a dog is incredibly sensitive.
- And odour contains information.
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours. World Service, · 21 Jul 2026, · 26 mins The nose of a dog is incredibly sensitive.
And odour contains information. With the help of AI, electronic 'noses' are being used to sniff out complex odours, including diseases. Chris Vallance visits a company developing the technology.
Also this week: Shiona McCallum is in Paris to see the tech that can help us understand sleep. And Liv McMahon accompanies Chris on a walk in a park. There, they try one of many bird identification apps that are proving a hit, especially with younger users.
Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn ( photo of a cute mixed breed dog with black fur. It is sitting down, looking up at the camera. Its nose is prominent in the foreground. Credit: ).
Source: BBC Technology