People have written poems about it. It has been imitated by candles and air fresheners. At least one person has even fought in court for the right to produce it naturally. It’s the smell of line-dried laundry. Some atmospheric chemists like that scent, too. In a paper published this year in Environmental Chemistry, researchers examined… Read More: How Line-Dried Laundry Gets That Fresh Smell »
Bare root plants will soon be on sale in nursery and garden centres across the country and that means planning now for future harvests of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The term bare root means a plant is supplied without soil around the roots. To facilitate this the plant must be in its winter dormancy and… Read More: Only the bare necessities are needed for winter planting »
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June, if they put in place appropriate safety measures. All routine dental care in England has been suspended since 25 March. The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the announcement but says key questions remain. Currently, any patient with an emergency dental… Read More: Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June »
I remember when I became aware of it: My wife and I were dining with a couple we knew at a popular downtown Manhattan restaurant. The place was packed; every table was filled; and the noise level was at its peak. I recall leaning into the table, straining to cut through the din. My friend… Read More: ‘What’d He Say?’ . . . ‘Could You Repeat That?’ »