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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2021 · 3 MIN

Why do chillies stay on your hands?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

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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