Most of us have had that oddly satisfying moment where we pause, sniff the air, and say, “Smells like rain’s coming.” But is that actually real, or just something we’ve been conditioned to believe? As ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chances are, you've stepped outside as the first drops of a spring or summer rain begin to fall and noticed the strong aroma. Yes, ...
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 ...
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Why we love the smell of rain

If you sense an intoxicating smell around the time of a rainfall, you're not the only one. There is a scientific reason for the scent ...
Read full article: Shands Bridge construction brings brief delays to SR 16, SR 13 intersection this week Crash at I-295 and Atlantic Blvd. Traffic Alert: Patrol car involved in crash on I-295 South at ...
The smell of monsoon showers permeates the desert after that first storm of the summer. One desert ecologist describes it as a "symphony of smells.' Gary Nabhan says he attributes the smells to the ...
Chances are, you’ve stepped outside as the first drops of a spring or summer rain begin to fall and noticed the strong aroma. Yes, there is a particular scent that comes along with rain, but did you ...