About this episode
This episode explores the calming effects of rain, including its pleasant smell and sound, and the surprising benefits of experiencing rain.
You might have mixed feelings about rain. For those experiencing long periods of drought, rain can bring joy. But for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors, a large downpour can ruin the experience. Getting drenched by the weather can make you feel cold and weaken your immune system, but there are some surprising benefits to going out in the rain, provided you've got your brolly and raincoat! 您可能对下雨有复杂的感觉。 对于长期干旱的人们来说，雨水可以带来欢乐。 但对于那些想要享受户外活动的人来说，一场大雨可能会破坏这种体验。 被天气淋湿会让您感到寒冷并削弱您的免疫系统，但如果您带上雨伞和雨衣，在雨中外出还有一些令人惊讶的好处！ Have you ever noticed a difference in the smell in the air after it's rained? That smell has a name – petrichor. This earthy scent, a pleasant one to many, happens when raindrops release particles from the ground. Humans are incredibly sensitive to the smell, which some scientists think is because it tells us there is new, fresh water. It probably made our ancestors feel safe and calm. And then there's the relaxing sound of raindrops splattering on a hard surface. A 2018 study published in PubMed Central by Thoma and colleagues found that the sound of rain can reduce the stress hormone cortisol and bring a sense of calm. 你有没有注意到下雨后空气中的气味发生了变化？ 这种气味有一个名字——petrichor。…
People in this episode
Host: 晨听英语
Topics covered
- rain
- petrichor
- stress relief
- calming effects
- nature
Keywords
- rain
- petrichor
- stress hormone
- cortisol
- negative ions
- calm
- nature
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PubMed Central
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