Why Does Rain Smell so Good... to Bugs?

The video explores the fresh smell after rain, attributed to compounds like geosmin and MIB produced by soil bacteria Streptomyces. Research shows these compounds attract spring tails, aiding in bacterial spread, similar to pollination. While this explains the attraction for bugs, humans may find rain smell appealing due to its association with clean air, though geosmin alone can signal contamination.

What is the significance of the findings regarding spring tails and their interaction with bacteria?

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Why might the smell of rain be considered attractive to spring tails but not to humans?

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