Episode 500
The Yuck Factor: Why We Find Things So Disgusting
Why are some things so repulsive and how is science using disgust to better humanity?
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
August 17, 201558m 0s
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Show Notes
We delve into the disgusting to discover the emotion of disgust and how it affects our lives. From cockroaches dipped in juice to the importance of sanitation, no topic is off limits as we find out about the psychology of this most powerful of emotions and its applications. Plus, in the news, a universal flu therapy, why zebras have stripes, and the robot that can jump on water. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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