Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa — As a boy in remote western Kenya, Fredros Okumu sat under the stars, smothered by the smoke of the family fire, until it was time to go to bed. Even now, ...

NAIROBI, Kenya – What do mosquitoes like more than clean, human skin? Stinky socks. Scientists think the musky odor of human feet can be used to attract and kill mosquitoes that carry deadly malaria.

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If the mosquitoes are swarming, here's a fresh tip: Maybe you need to change your socks. Or better yet, use a smelly pair to divert those pesky bugs somewhere else entirely. A team of scientists is ...

Who knew stinky feet could be good for something? Scientists say smelly, soggy and dirty socks may control malaria. And the smellier, the better. The musky odor of human feet can be used to attract ...

Many people wear socks on winter days even if they don’t wear socks at other times of the year. The problem of cracked feet also increases in winter. That’s why most people prefer to wear socks. Many ...

Scientists have identified the molecules that make our clothes smell. Dirty laundry smells bad because of certain chemicals called volatile organic compounds, which can’t always be washed out on an ...

SCIENTISTS are working like stink on a weapon to fight malaria mosquitoes – smelly socks. They found the pongy garments attract four times as many of the deadly mozzies as the scent of a human body.

It’s normal (but still highly unpleasant) for your shoes to feel a little damp after you take a spin class, go for a run, or walk around on a warm day. The best socks for sweaty feet are breathable ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — Scientists say one funky odor most humans recoil from — the pungent smell of old gym socks — is actually irresistible to mosquitoes. Donors announced new funding Wednesday that would ...