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Podcast: Love At First Science
Episode: Episode 82 - The Science of Touch with Celest
Description: What really happens when we experience touch? How does your nervous system take something as simple as pressure on your skin and turn it into safety, movement, or even emotion?In this solo episode, Celest takes you on a fascinating journey through the science of touch. From the receptors in your skin to the speed of nerve fibres, the mapping of the spinal cord, and the emotional processing of the insula, she unpacks how your body translates sensation into meaning.You’ll discover:Why sensation is essential for safety and movementTh...