25 min listen
Why does squinting sharpen vision?
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
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In this week's show, recorded before the Euro 2021 final, Dr Chris explains why Inuits survive on polar fare with impunity but Shackleton's crew developed nutritional deficiency when they were stuck in the Antarctic. Also, why laser beams are bad for goalkeepers, if energy drinks are dangerous, why squinting sharpens vision, if there humans with better senses than average, and what is meant by the percentage chance of rain? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Released:
Jul 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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