That’s not your imagination! That smell has a name, and it’s actually backed by science. That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic smell after a rainstorm is called petrichor (pronounced PEH-truh-kor). It ...

The smell of rain can comfort some, but it also warns of what’s to come. But what does rain actually smell like? The sensitive nose can smell a storm coming as the air fills with a fresh and earthy ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — After a rainstorm, you probably have noticed a scent in the air that likely smells like something in between damp soil and freshly watered plants. Did you know that specific ...

You know when it's about to rain in Tucson and you're like, "it smells like rain" like it's your super power? That's creosote. It's a plant unique to Tucson and other dry regions like the Mohave ...

Some people are more likely to detect early scents than others.