Is Water Really Zero-Calorie?
Dilute water can save the body energy. A thermodynamic view of thirst, kidneys, desert rats, and why some drinks dehydrate us.
Venkat Arun
Assistant Professor, Computer Science · UT Austin
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Small experiments and unexpected ways to look at everyday things.
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