Thirst: It's All in Your Head
Update: 2025-09-28
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Why is water more vital than food or even oxygen? Dive into the fascinating science of thirst! Discover how your brain, not your body, dictates when you need a drink, using rapid predictions based on sensors in your mouth and gut. Explore the subtle cravings for salt and how animals, from camels to sea otters, have evolved incredible ways to manage hydration in extreme environments. Learn why your next sip is all thanks to your brain's calculations!
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