# Human Sense of Smell Is Faster Than Previously Thought, New Study Reveals! 👃 **URL:** \ **Category:** News & Articles\ **Tags:** learning, tools, self-improvement\ **Created:** [October 16, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/human-sense-of-smell-is-faster-than-previously-thought-new-study-reveals/293783 "2024-10-16T17:22:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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**Summary:** 1. **Study Findings** A new study indicates that the human sense of smell is significantly more sensitive and faster than previously believed, capable of distinguishing odors within just **60 milliseconds**. 2. **Olfaction vs. Other Senses** The research suggests that the human olfactory system operates at a level of sensitivity comparable to how we perceive color, challenging the notion that our sense of smell is slower than others. 3. **Odor Sequence Discrimination** Humans can discern between different sequences of odors, such as “A” before “B” versus “B” before “A,” within a mere **60-millisecond** interval. 4. **Temporal Sensitivity** The study highlights that, similar to how timing affects musical notes, the timing of odor components plays a crucial role in our perception of smells. 5. **Implications for Understanding Olfaction** Experts suggest that this enhanced understanding of human olfaction could illuminate the mechanisms behind how we perceive odors, filling a critical gap in sensory research. **Read more at:** [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/14/health/human-sense-of-smell-fast-wellness/index.html) | [Nature Human Behavior](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01984-8)