Nature’s Rain Treads: The Secret Science of Pruney Fingers
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to basket failed.
Please try again later
Add to Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Remove from Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Nature’s Rain Treads: The Secret Science of Pruney Fingers
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
Discover why a soak in the tub turns your hands into "prunes," a phenomenon driven by an active, neural process rather than passive water absorption. This podcast explores the "Rain Tread" hypothesis, which suggests these wrinkles are an evolutionary adaptation that acts like tyre grooves to channel water away and improve grip efficiency on wet objects. We also examine how the repeatable topography of these wrinkles serves as a vital indicator of sympathetic nerve function and overall neurovascular health.
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.