Short Wave: Micro Wave - What Makes Curly Hair Curl?
Hair scientist Crystal Porter explains the science behind curly hair.
(Hint: It involves mushy cells in teeny-tiny tunnels.)
Plus, a bit of listener mail from you! Which you can always send by emailing shortwave@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Berly McCoy, and edited by Viet Le. Special thanks to Gill Westgate.
Short Wave Podcast
It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
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Hair scientist Crystal Porter explains the science behind curly hair.
(Hint: It involves mushy cells in teeny-tiny tunnels.)
Plus, a bit of listener mail from you! Which you can always send by emailing shortwave@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Berly McCoy, and edited by Viet Le. Special thanks to Gill Westgate.
Short Wave Podcast
It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.