There’s a name for the smell of rain, too: “petrichor,” a poetic portmanteau of the Greek words “petros” (stone) and “ichor” (the blood of the gods in Greek mythology).

GREENSBORO, N.C. — You’ve probably noticed it—that distinct earthy scent before or after a rainstorm. But does rain really have a smell? Technically, rain itself doesn’t smell. What you ...

What Lies Behind the Smell of Freshly Cut Grass When the lawn is mowed, the cut blades release a so-called “leaf scent” known as cis-3-hexenol–along with other substances, such as aldehydes and ...

If you are chasing quiet, nature and that post-rain smell in the air, these six spots in South India are calling. No filters needed.

We’ve had more rain in the past two weeks than the previous two months, with more than 100mm since mid-May. On the plus side, the moisture came in enough time for the spring wheat and it’s now ...

A wave of celebration followed online, and a flood of memes is now going viral. RCB is trending across platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook but along with the celebrations, users’ witty ...

Your laundry is still damp, your futon smells weird, and your umbrella just flipped inside out. Welcome to the rainy season in Japan. Known as tsuyu, it typically begins in early June and lasts ...