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The Smell of War

To improve its virtual-reality simulators, the military wants to incorporate smell. For help, it's turning to Hollywood

Hear more about author James Vlahos's experience in the Army's new smell simulator on the PopSci Podcast.

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Race Against Reality

You´re pushing 185 mph. The trees to your left have melted into a green blur, the tachometer needle shakes frenetically as it nears the end of its ascent, and the engine is screaming.

Pulse pounding, you hit the brakes and crank the wheel, but it’s too late: The
car can’t overcome its own momentum, and you slam into the wall at 150. And
then?

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