You know that amazing smell when it rains? Kind of clean, kind of earthy, one of a kind? It turns out that a miracle of nature produces it.
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Ever wonder why the air smells so fresh and earthy after it rains? Josh and Chuck dive into the science behind that magical scent called petrichor, which comes from a surprising combination of bacteria, lightning, and plants all working together during a rainstorm. You'll learn why humans are weirdly sensitive to this smell compared to other animals, discover some unexpected places geosmin shows up (like in your beets and wine), and find out why rain smells different in the city versus the countryside.
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