Scratch | A Moment of Science - Indiana Public Media

What brings on itches in the first place, and why does scratching provide such welcome relief?

Nothing will scratch or damage a diamond, while a diamond can scratch any other material on Earth. So what makes them so tough?

Have you ever stopped to wonder, mid-scratch, exactly why scratching is so effective against itching? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

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