Episode 469
Why do chillies stay on your hands?
Even after you wash your hands, they can still burn if you rub your eyes, why is that?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
April 12, 20213m 32s
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Show Notes
Nancy asked: "Why does chilli stay on your fingers for so long after cooking with them, even after you wash your hands multiple times it can still hurt if you touch your eyes?" So what's the answer to this burning question. Adam Murphy asked chemist Tim Woodman, from the University of Bath... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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chillicapcaisinnon-polaroil and watertim woodmanuniversity of bath