"In a troubling future, these augmented reality devices would offer a new dimension - a virtual layer that could be used to “re-skin” the troubling outside world."

"The world's first exhibition of 'extinct and impossible' smells is under way, from the metallic fallout of the first atomic bomb to the aroma of cloves and oranges from the first aid kit of a medieval plague doctor."

"explores the problems and possibilities of computer-controlled scent output (...) with particular emphasis on the role of scent in information display in a variety of media (...) explore the use of computer-controlled olfactory display"

is nitric oxide

literally translates to "earth smell", is an organic compound with a distinct earthy flavour and aroma, and is responsible for the earthy taste of beets.

derive from an oil exuded by certain plants during dry periods, whereupon it is adsorbed by clay-based soils and rocks. During rain, the oil is released into the air along with another compound, geosmin, producing the distinctive scent.

My coffee table is a big slab of shale that I found out in the forest, and I can get that rain smell just by sprinkling some water on it.

Just did an experiment with said table, and here are the results:

"the FEAR of Smell — the Smell of FEAR"