Horses can smell human fear when we sweat
Phys.org • 1/17/2026
Summary
A new study published in the journal PLOS One concludes that horses can detect human fear through scent. When a person is experiencing fear while near a horse, the horse can sense this emotion, which alters their behavior and physiology.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
62d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1482
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1482/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1482/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 62 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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