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A woman sniffs a flower which evokes memories. – Photo credit: Canva Photos.

Community, Joy

Scientists explain why that ‘one smell’ evokes the most blissful memory

Cecily Knobler

5/13/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026