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Sensors and software are now sniffing out smelly rubbish dumps

Rubbish dumps and industrial sites are being watched more carefully for odours, and the BBC reports the technology could give nearby residents some relief; the smell remains.

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Published 2:07 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Living with a stink? Technology might help”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:07 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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BBCLiving with a stink? Technology might help

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHere's a story about the nose.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSmells from rubbish dumps and industrial sites are now being monitored more closely, with technology the BBC says might help people living next to them.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo a robot nose. Bro, that's the best job in tech.

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