127. The Science of Ear Wax

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Recorded27 Jul 2023

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If you're using headphones to listen to this episode, you might have noticed some earwax built up on the earbuds. It can be flaky or wet, dark or light, but no matter what it looks like it all serves the same purpose. Luke explains what earwax is made of and why our body produces it.

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