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Chemistry professor Ken Suslick used the color changes of porphyrin dyes to develop this artificial sensory body part, rumored to work better than the original.

Which body part is it?

Answer: The artificial nose

The nose works so well that it can distinguish expensive perfumes from counterfeits. Read more.

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