Episode 210
How do touch sensitive switches work?
We find out why touch sensitive switches are sensitive to skin, soap and potato but not everything else!
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
December 17, 20123m 47s
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Show Notes
We find out why touch sensitive switches are sensitive to skin, soap and potato but not everything else? Plus we ask how do drinks & exercise affect the taste of your chewing gum? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
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