Science, power of smell is focus of UC Davis lecture
In a time when the loss of smell is one of the notable effects of COVID-19, an upcoming joint lecture will explore the composition of aromas and their role in how people experience food and the world around them, hosted by UC Davis at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The online event will feature food-science author Harold McGee, whose new book, “Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells,” reveals the power of smell to expose unseen details of the world and life, and UC Davis Professor Susan Ebeler, who studies how aroma compounds interact and contribute to complex food and beverage flavors.