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May 26, 2023 · The Smell of Forest and Well-being. In the forest, we are surrounded by oxygen-rich air, often fragranced by the intermingling scents of leaves, pine, damp earth, flowers, and wood. The study concluded that breathing in this aromatic air has numerous benefits. The calming effect of these natural smells can lower stress and anxiety levels, which ...
Apr 8, 2020 · Published: April 8, 2020 11:27am EDT. Did you ever wonder what causes that earthy smell that rises after a light summer rain? That mysterious scent has been called “ ”, and a main component of ...
Oct 21, 2022 · The science behind the aroma of fall. If you’re lucky enough to live in a place where nature puts on a show in autumn, maybe your nose knows it’s fall as soon as you step outside. “That’s ...
Oct 8, 2023 · In some instances, people can pick up on the smell even before it starts to rain. "That's because there might be some lightning or thunderstorms in that area. When that happens, a lot of ozone is ...
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Sep 3, 2019 · The dominant earthy smells of fall are largely the product of plants hunkering down for the winter. Fallen leaves begin to decay and their sugars and organic compounds in the leaf break down ...
Nov 14, 2019 · Described as an "earthy" scent, petrichor is the aroma that arises when raindrops fall onto the dry soil. But, contrary to belief, it isn't the rainwater that you're smelling. During dry spells, certain plants secrete oils that become attached to the soil, rocks, and pavement surfaces.
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Jul 18, 2012 · Storm Scents: It's True, You Can Smell Oncoming Summer Rain. Researchers have teased out the aromas associated with a rainstorm and deciphered the olfactory messages they convey. When people say ...