This Week in Science: Smelly Mummies and Room for Dessert

It’s time for some Nerd News, covering the most important news for your brain. Here’s a quick rundown of This Week In Science . . .

In Ancient Egypt news: What does a 5,000-year-old mummy smell like?  A study found they smell pretty good, actually. (???) The top words people used were “woody,” “spicy,” and “sweet.”

And in Food news: A study has figured out why you can eat a huge meal, and still have room for dessert. The same neurons in our brain that tell us we’re full also release a hormone that makes us crave sugar, and only sugar. Experts say it could lead to new weight-loss drugs for people who can’t resist sweets.