The Science of Sweat
19 February - 18 mins
Podcast Series
Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill
Why do we sweat? And what secrets does it hold about our bodies? On this week’s podcast, Professor Luke O'Neill dives into the fascinating science of sweat. From keeping our body temperature in check to signalling stress and even potential mate selection, sweat is far more than just water and salt.
The podcast explores how sweat is made by specialized eccrine glands, originating from plasma in our blood, and why humans are among the sweatiest animals on the planet. Luke explains how the average adult can produce up to four litres a day, and why staying hydrated is crucial.
But there’s more: stress, exercise, and climate all change how and why we sweat. Sweat itself is odorless, but bacte...
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