Can bad weather conjure good moods? Between the 1950s and 1980s, scientists dedicated significant resources to studying whether the cheer that many of us feel during storms is the result of a more precise mechanism than mere “cozy vibes.” The theory advanced by biometeorologists (those who study the effects of weather on organisms and ecosystems) relates to the perceived effect of negative ions in the atmosphere. Negative ions are invisible molecules that have gained an extra electron. They occur naturally but This story is from Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Eight Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Issue 44 The False Mirror Compositions inspired by the iconic clouds—and surrealist sensibilities—of René Magritte. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Boaz Nechemia Meet Jerusalem’s favorite weatherman. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Fredi Otto One scientist's mission to prove the link between extreme weather and climate change. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Swept Away A short history of wild weather on-screen. Arts & Culture Issue 44 Sun Seekers Author Lyra Kilston charts a fascinating scene from the Golden State’s vast counterculture mythology. Arts & Culture Issue 40 In Season Potable water meets palatable design.
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