Known as petrichor, the scent has long been chased by scientists ... earthy fragrance we experience when rain hits dry ground is produced by bacteria. Science Photo Library "These critters are ...

If you've ever wondered what that distinctive smell is before a rain shower, not only does it have a name, but it also has a ...

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1. The smell of rain (petrichor) has a calming effect Have you ever noticed the smell of rain? Or rather, the smell of the ground and air when it is raining? If not, the next time you’re out in ...

This explains the phenomenon called petrichor, which refers to the distinct scent following a light rain after a dry spell. Two Australian researchers coined the term in 1964, when they published ...

Their new short film, Petrichor—the term describing the smell of soil after first rain—reflects their worldview that Christianity and queerness are not in binary opposition. Booth wrote the ...