Do we all see colours the same way?

About this episode

This episode explores various scientific questions including color perception, animal lifespan, and the effects of fever on taste buds.

On this week's show, why dogs don't live as long as humans. Also, why do we feel cold when our skin is warm to the touch? Do we all see colours the same way? Do animals experience embarrassment? If photons head towards two small slits, do they only pass through one slit or both? Why does the Middle East have an abundance of oil? And why are our taste buds affected when we have a fever? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

People in this episode

Host: Dr Chris Smith

Guest: Clarence Ford

Topics covered

• color perception
• animal lifespan
• human sensation
• embarrassment in animals
• quantum physics
• oil resources
• taste and health

Keywords

• color perception
• dogs lifespan
• cold sensation
• embarrassment in animals
• quantum physics
• Middle East oil
• taste buds fever

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