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Geosmin, Alien Rain, and Meat Fruit
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A while ago I remember learning that humans are apparently really good at smelling fresh rainfall. I looked it up and ended up reading this article in the Smithsonian Magazine , attributing that smell to geosmin, a compound created by certain types of bacteria that attracts springtails (among other things). The article then describes how the bacteria and springtails likely » Continue Reading