Ancient Egyptian mummies smell 'sweet' and 'spicy'

The scent of ancient Egyptian mummies has been unlocked thanks to pioneering smell analysis. We hear from UCL’s Dr Cecilia Bembibre about the research conducted on nine mummified bodies that could allow museum visitors to experience the aromas of the past through "smellscapes."

Also in this episode:

• South Korea halts downloads of DeepSeek over security fears.
• The Royal Society faces pressure over Elon Musk’s fellowship.
• Cambridge researchers develop a brain implant that could revolutionise Parkinson’s treatment.
• Leaked details suggest Apple is working on a foldable iPhone.
• Scottish company Skyrora prepares to launch a rocket from Shetland in 2026.

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