Episode 910
The science of hugs
You may think of yourself a good hugger, but does science agree?...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 9, 20213m 55s
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Show Notes
As we near Christmas, we will be subjected to a fair few more hugs than usual! Some of them can be great, and others... just downright awkward. But what makes a bad hug? What makes a good hug? New research has been published investigating the most pleasant hugging style. Katie King spoke to Anna-Lena Duren to find out why hugs are an important area to study. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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