Naked Scientists Ask The Naked Scientists SA

Are we getting smarter?

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Chris Smith from The Naked Scientists takes on YOUR questions. Why are hail stones different sizes? Why do my palms get sweaty? Why do animals moult? What happens if you stop eating sugar? and more. Plus flicking the suicide switch on tuberculosis.
21 Feb 2019 English United Kingdom Science

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