ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Some of us got a nice, gentle rain earlier today and there are so many different ways to observe rainfall. One of the best ways might actually be to experience it with all of your ...

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 ...

But don't sing in the rain just yet. Those aerosols might also carry viruses. An MIT study (pictured) detailed the process behind release of aerosols into the environment by rainfall, causing an ...

Humans love the smell after good rain, though we may not be the target of the pleasing aroma. There's evidence the characteristic post-rain scent is used to lure arthropods to bacteria. Hosted by: ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A few weeks ago, we talked about how those with arthritis and other joint pain issues truly can feel when a storm is coming due to how air pressure affects the body. Another tool ...

* Petrichor is the earthy scent after rain, caused by geosmin and plant oils * Humans are highly sensitive to geosmin, detecting it at parts per //trillion * The smell reduces stress, triggers ...