While being sick is a physical problem, it also comes with emotional cues that are meant to help us get better faster. We talk to a researcher about what goes into feeling ill. We also check in on the presidential race as we enter election year. Plus, a look at the science of smell.
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Untangling The Science Of Smell In The Debate Over Livestock Siting Rules
DATCP is moving forward with a process to revisit some of the regulations that govern Wisconsin’s livestock siting rules. With the smell of large-scale farms being a local flash point in the debate, we talk about the science of smell and how determinations are made about the odor of CAFOs.
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How The Emotions Of Being Sick Help Us Get Better Faster
Being sick often comes with feelings of sadness, malaise, and extra sensitivity to pain and temperature. Although they’re unpleasant, the emotions of illness are meant to help us get better faster. We talk with a researcher about how our responses to sickness have evolved to help our immune systems.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Kealey Bultena Interviewer
- Jacek Koziel Guest
- Joshua Schrock Guest
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