Elle Dayan writes across global affairs, society, culture, and the less obvious human dimensions of current events. She has a particular interest in spotting local or seemingly minor signals that connect to larger stories, as well as revisiting selected breaking-news topics after the initial headlines to explain what actually happened, why it matters, and what early coverage may have missed.
Some people genuinely love the natural smell of their partner. Genetics can affect both the odor your body produces and the odors your nose perceives—but