Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris Smith
Why do chillies stay on your hands?
3 minutes Posted Apr 12, 2021 at 5:13 am.
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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