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Why do we sweat? - John Murnan

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There are a number of scenarios that can make us sweat–including exercise, eating spicy foods, and nervousness. But how does this substance suddenly materialize, and what exactly is its purpose? John Murnan explores the science behind sweat.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
John Murnan
Director
Antonio Eder, Walkir Fernandes
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Producer
Antonio Eder, Walkir Fernandes
Designer
Lais Tissiani Dutra, Antonio Eder, Karen Carnaval
Art Director
Lais Tissiani Dutra, Antonio Eder, Karen Carnaval
Character Designer
Lais Tissiani Dutra, Antonio Eder, Karen Carnaval
Layout Artist
Lais Tissiani Dutra, Antonio Eder, Karen Carnaval
Storyboard Artist
Paulo Gerloff
Animator
Lucas Baranowski, Thiago do Carmo, Angélica Botini, Aluisio Barbosa, Misael Alves
Compositor
Vadeco Schettini , Julio Muzzi, Edson Borth
Sound Designer
Vadeco Schettini , Julio Muzzi, Edson Borth
Editor
Aluisio Barbosa, Misael Alves
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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