You know the feeling. Sheets of rain hammering down, those silicone wipers working like crazy, and instead of clearing, your windshield turns into a smeared mess. That's where hydrophobic coatings ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - This episode is about rain. We will use water and ice to make it rain in a jar. Water evaporates from rivers, lakes, and oceans and becomes water vapor. Warm, moist air (including ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The “smell of rain” isn’t just a figment of your imagination. Human noses can detect chemical compounds released during rainfall. The earthy smell that arises when rain falls ...

The smell of rain can comfort some, but it also warns of what’s to come. But what does rain actually smell like? The sensitive nose can smell a storm coming as the air fills with a fresh and earthy ...

That's not your imagination! That smell has a name, and it's backed by science. The earthy, fresh scent after a rainstorm is called petrichor (pronounced PEH-truh-kor). It comes from a mix of plant ...

Getting caught in the rain without an umbrella is never fun, but is there a way to minimize how wet you get? Many people wonder whether it’s better to walk and spend more time in the rain or run and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You know the smell. It’s there every time the first fat ...