5 Live Science Podcast

Cancer, Clock changes, Life on Jupiter? Oct 27, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including the news that Chris Hoy has revealed his diagnosis with terminal prostate cancer, the WHO has declared that Egypt is malaria-free, and the impact clock changes have on our perception of time.

Plus, an in-depth look at the Europa Clipper, the NASA spacecraft which has begun a voyage to look for the conditions for life on one of Jupiter's moons.

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Vegan diets, New forms of insulin, and Meteor origins Oct 20, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including a new form of insulin that can switch itself off before blood sugar levels fall too low, and how scientists have discovered the origins of the meteors that most commonly fall to Earth.

Plus, an in-depth look at whether vegan diets are really good for us.

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Brain injuries, Man-eating lions, and the Nobel Prize Oct 13, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including how scientists found the DNA of human victims in the teeth of a lion, how electrically conductive stitches can be used to speed up healing, and this year's Nobel Prize Winners explained. Plus, an in-depth look at what scientists are doing to tackle brain injuries.

Lockdown legacy, Brian Cox, Electric car espionage? Oct 06, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including whether electric cars may pose a potential security threat, how stem cells are being used to develop new treatments for diabetes, and an interview with Professor Brian Cox.

Plus, an in-depth look at the lasting impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Fruity vapes, Ancient cheese, and Cancer vaccines Sep 29, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week we look into signs that fruity vapes paralyze the immune system in the lungs, why the world's oldest cheese was smeared over an ancient Chinese mummy, and why we might be getting an extra moon.

Plus an in-depth look into how vaccines are revolutionising the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Engineering new solutions to climate change Sep 22, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: What do we know about the pagers and walkie-talkies that have been used to attack Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon? Plus the landmark study on the impact of pregnancy on the female brain, and how scientists in Israel have grown a 1,000-year-old seed that might fill in a missing link in the Bible.

We also take an in-depth look at the work of engineers who are finding fresh solutions to the problem of climate change.

COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins Sep 15, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode….how COVID -19 lockdowns affected the brain development of teenagers. Also, how best to dispose of dangerous nuclear waste and why the UK's puffin population is thriving, despite a rise in avian flu. Plus, why the appendix might be a lot more useful than we previously thought.

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Digging up new uses for old mines Sep 08, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: Scientists uncover a way to help amputees to toughen up their skin in order to make prostheses more comfortable. COVID MRNA jab pharmaceutical company Moderna turn their attention to vaccines for Mpox. Plus the astronomer Royle Martin Rees on whether ET is really out there.

And we're going underground to find out how disused mines are now being used to solve some of science's greatest mysteries, and to help keep the lights on by storing electricity as 'gravity batteries'.

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Mpox, smoking and the ISS Sep 01, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In this week's episode: How the UK looks set to take the world’s toughest line on smoking, and why are those astronauts still stranded on the International Space Station? Plus, we’ll be putting Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, under the microscope. How is it treated, and what threat might it pose for us here in the UK?

Is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer? Aug 25, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: The regulator says the Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab is safe, but NICE say we can't afford it. The UK Ministry Of Defence launches its first Earth imaging satellite. And the BBC's Frank Gardner on why the UK's butterflies need our help.

Plus is there a link between some cosmetics and cosmetic trends and cancer? We examine this in more detail in the second part of the programme.

Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms Aug 18, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: we discuss the spread of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, after the WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern. How a laser has unlocked the secret of the origin of Stonehenge's famous altar stone, and why researchers think horses might be cleverer than we've previously given them credit for.

Plus our summer series of Titans of Science concludes with circadian rhythm Russell Foster, who has helped to transform our knowledge of the body's internal clock, and he reckons he's got a cure for jet lag.

Aliens, Dark Energy and Brian Schmidt Aug 11, 2024

The Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: scientists think they've revealed what makes ketamine an effective antidepressant, the astonishing navigational capabilities of bees, and a brief guide to aliens with astronomer Adam Frank.

And Titans of Science continues with the renowned astrophysicist discoverer of the accelerating expansion of the universe and the man who gave us dark energy, Brian Schmidt.

Bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter Aug 04, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode…. Scientists show that when two people talk, their brains really do sync up. Bird flu is now spreading among cattle via their milk. So what are the implications of that? A new scientific twist for better, more efficient fog harvesting to keep arid areas better watered.

Plus our Titan of Science this week explains dark matter and how we know it's out there.

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Extreme athletic performance Jul 28, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: New muscles on a chip technology goes into orbit to find new drugs to block the ravages of weightlessness and ageing, how artificial intelligence looks set to revolutionise how we forecast the weather, and scientists track down the brain pathway that controls the placebo effect.

Plus an in-depth look at how athletes compete at the highest level as the Olympic Games get underway.

Why do seagulls try to steal your chips? Jul 21, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode…. we discuss self test kits to help doctors bear down on cervical cancer - We find out how successful they are. The jelly batteries that could be used in wearable tech devices, including implanted in your own brain and why seagulls keep trying to steal your chips and how to stop them.

Plus Titans of Science continues this week with Susan Solomon who is one of the first people to respond to reports that the ozone layer had an Australia sized hole in it.

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Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds Jul 14, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week we discover what the Covid app has told us about how diseases spread across the UK We look at what the appointment of Sir Patrick Vallance as Minister for Science means for the scientific community. And whilst generative AI can boost productivity for writers, it can also produce very similar stories. So are we willing to trade boring for productive?

Plus in our Titans of Science series we continue with Cambridge University psychologist and bird fanatic Nicky Clayton, as we discuss the cognitive behaviour of birds.

Long Covid, Mosquitos and Formula 1 Jul 07, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode…. body scans give us new insights into long Covid. Scientists discover the switch that triggers a mosquito's bloodlust, but can we turn it off? And we'll take you on a whistlestop tour of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition.

Plus... as the British Grand Prix prepares to get underway, one of the best in the business tells us what makes a Formula One car purr.

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Titans of Science: Geoffrey Hinton Jun 30, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. And our series Titans of Science returns, as we speak with the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.

In this week's news: Edward Stone, the man who led the Voyager probe missions, which are still working half a century on, has died at the age of 88. We reflect on his legacy.

Also, scientists discover what they think is the first Neanderthal with Down’s Syndrome, clearly cared for by his community.

And what should be in your first aid kit if you’re heading to a major music festival?

E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees Jun 23, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: how scientists are getting to grips with the UK's E. coli outbreak. Lettuce leaves look likely to be the source, but how? We find out how atomic bomb tests have helped us to build a better picture of how much carbon plants can actually lock away. And why are scientists near Norwich sniffing the air for DNA?

Plus we get to the root of how our changing climate is affecting trees.

Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction Jun 16, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: could lab-grown mini-guts help us to crack the problem of Crohn's disease? Is the universe organised like a bagel? And how did a 115 year old cricketing contraption bowl out an Australian cricket legend?

Plus an in-depth look into what causes gambling addiction, and how can we help to treat it.

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Neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter Jun 09, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode….are we getting closer to tackling the neurological disease that claimed the life of Rugby League legend Rob Burrow? How a small carbon sponge could play a big part in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and we’ll be finding out how a rare condition can cause some teetotallers to get drunk.

Plus we take a deep look at what a new experiment is revealing about dark matter and dark energy out in space.

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Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst? Jun 02, 2024

This week: The genetically engineered mosquitoes released to fight malaria in Africa, how fake news skews public opinion, and what is it like to own an extra thumb? We're also looking at generative artificial intelligence and asking: is the AI bubble about to burst?

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5 Live Science Podcast 26th May May 26, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.

The Science of Language May 19, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discover why children born by caesarean section are less likely to respond to their measles jabs, how ancient trees revealed that last summer was the hottest for over 200 years, plus take an in-depth look at the science of language.

Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere May 12, 2024

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists. In this episode a new vaccine to build immunity and scientists have found their first rocky planet with an atmosphere, around a nearby star.

Zero Gravity May 05, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week, as AstraZeneca acknowledged that their COVID vaccine is linked to a rare blood clotting side effect, we find out more about it. Plus how scientists are getting closer to cracking nuclear fusion, and how adding bacteria could be key to breaking down plastic. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body, and how science is looking at the future impact of long journeys away from Earth ahead of further exploration into space. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills Apr 28, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's programme: scientists give mice a rat's sense of smell; we find out why some of China's biggest cities are sinking; and 14 years after disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico, how laser-treated cork may be able to help us to clean up oil spills in future.

Plus, a special look at ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as we find out what it is, who's got it and how science can help us to better manage it.

Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production Apr 21, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discover:

Why we need stricter smoking and vaping controls and will they work?

The remains of what’s believed to be the largest reptile to have roamed our Severn Seas.

A tribute to the BA pilot who saved his air passengers from a volcanic ash cloud – so why are volcanoes so disastrous for jet engines?

Finally, a look at how food production will cope with climate change in the future.

Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs Apr 14, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode….Scientists invent artificial platelets to help us clot blood better, why it might be time to reappraise the peace loving nature of Bonobos, why the moon apparently turned itself inside out in the past.

Plus as a special tribute to the revered British Scientist Peter Higgs who died this week aged 94, his friend Lyn Evans tells us about the 40 year search for the Higgs boson particle that provides some answers to life, the universe and everything…

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Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids Apr 07, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode we discuss why our belly fat could be key to helping people with spinal injuries, a breakthrough in understanding why the BRCA genes lead to breast cancer in some people and we look at the new breed of synthetic opioids making their way on to the streets of Britain, and find out why they’re so deadly.

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Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa Mar 24, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at what's behind a spike in whooping cough cases occurring across the UK and Europe.

COVID-19, 4 years on. Mar 15, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode……four years after they declared COVID 19 a global pandemic, we speak to the World Health Organization to get their recollections and perspectives. A surprising finding about the particles shed from the brake pads on our cars, we look back at the remarkable life of Paul Alexander, the man in the iron lung, who’s died aged 78. And we look at the long term effects of COVID 19.

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Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times Mar 10, 2024

Off the back of cyber-attacks on the British Library and Cambridge University, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist look at the how they happen, who is responsible, and how can we protect against them. Plus the team find out why a gene might be responsible for a Labrador's weight, how early springs are affecting migratory birds, and hear from the Cambridge team who have found the oldest known dead galaxy in the universe.

The gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy. Mar 10, 2024

The team discuss the gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy.

Lithium batteries, human tails and the science behind potholes Mar 03, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode……as the UK re-joins the EU horizon research programme we hear from the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on what she sees as the main benefit from this new deal. Also, scientists discover a way to get lithium batteries charging faster and performing better in the cold, and how and why did we humans lose our tails back in history? Plus we’re looking into potholes, what’s causing them and the research drive to try and fix them permanently.

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Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals" Feb 25, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode...scientists unveil prehistoric cases of Down’s syndrome, but how did they find them? How whales really produce whale songs and the famous fake fossil that foxed palaeontologists for the best part of a century. Plus we’re taking a look at the so called “Forever Chemicals”…what are they? And how they might be damaging for us and the environment.

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Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin Feb 18, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode...a huge outbreak of dengue fever in Brazil so should we be worried here in Europe? Also scientists discover the types of microbe that drive the decomposition of animal flesh and they do it in a pretty gruesome way. And where do we get our sense of humour from? Plus we find out how fish skin is fighting infection on the battlefield and take a look at the origins of medics in conflicts.

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Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying Feb 11, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode... why cancer waiting lists have lengthened and the importance of catching the disease early? Also how pollution is blinding insects to plants they might want to pollinate? And how do blueberries come by their colour? It’s not as simple as it sounds, squash one and you’ll see they are not blue inside. Plus we’re looking at the debate at around assisted dying after Dame Esther Rantzen told the BBC she’s decided to join an assisted dying clinic in Switzerland.

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Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping Feb 04, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode...a human receives one of Elon Musk’s brain implants, but why? Also scientists unlock part of the puzzle of why fasting can cut inflammation and slow down the gaining process, and a brief history of spine – we explore a new exhibition on vertebrates. Plus The science of shipping – we go to sea on a ship of the future to hear how the industry is trying to cut it’s carbon footprint.

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Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects. Jan 28, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode...what the structure of your retina reveals about your risk of developing a range of different diseases, have we finally cracked how the first biological cells appeared 4 billions years ago? And how pond skater insects survive potentially lethal run-ins with large raindrops. Plus we’re continuing our “Titans of Science” series, this week we interviewing Wales former Chief Scientist and Alzheimer's guru, Julie Williams.

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The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes Jan 21, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode...did the black death really kill so many in Europe that if left an indelible mark in the population’s DNA? New research suggests that might be a myth. Also could smaller wine measures in pubs help to tackle our unhealthy relationship with alcohol and later on, the Cambridge engineers who are using science to plug the gaps in the UK pot-holed roads. Plus we continue our Titans of Science series, this week featuring the cosmologist, astrophysicist and member of the House of Lords, Martin Rees.

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Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice Jan 14, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode...why a dose of old drugs might be a new way to beat depression. With many countries gearing up for general elections in the year ahead, why AI generated deepfakes have got politicians very worried. We look back at the life of the pioneering British transplant surgeon, Professor Sir Roy Calne and we continue our Titans of Science series with the psychologist and new Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University – Professor Deborah Prentice.

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Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome Jan 07, 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists investigate why the world is seeing a surge of measles, look into how Japan prepares for earthquakes, asks if AI glorifies terrorism, and whether space junk is worth recycling. Plus they delve into the microbiome including how a "transpoosion" can reverse antibiotic resistance.

Quantum Leap Dec 31, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week, Chris Smith and Will Tingle look back on some of 2023’s most important scientific discoveries and ponder what we should expect in 2024.

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Christmas science stories and computer games Dec 24, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present a special Christmas

The science of champagne, a look at the light hearted stories from the Christmas edition of the British Medical Journal, and the 150 million year old marine reptile with a slot on prime time Christmas TV. Plus a look at some of the best computer games you can play across Christmas.

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Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield Dec 17, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: Nausea in pregnancy, scientists have solved why it happens and what we can do about it. Also, COP28 is over, but what was actually achieved And what science is revealing about the methods of great artists like Rembrandt.

Plus Titans of Science returns, talking to leading scientists around the world, and today’s relaunch features former astronaut and commander of the International Space station, Chris Hadfield.

Covid Inquiry, fossilised trees in the Fens, and getting Britons moving Dec 10, 2023

James Tytko and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week Boris Johnson gives evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry, the farmers digging up 5000 year old trees on the Fens, a new drug to prevent fentanyl overdose, and how to confront the UK’s activity crisis.

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COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins. Dec 03, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode... what’s on the agenda for the COP28 climate summit? What do we know about the new strain of swine flu found in North Yorkshire? Samples from the Bennu asteroid arrive in the UK, we talk to the scientist who just got her hands on some. As technology advances, how can we all save time and money by having a digital twin?

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Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease Nov 26, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode... a damning indictment of our politician’s grasp of science emerges from the COVID enquiry. We’ll ask who is behind the high-profile cyber attacks on the British Library and how researchers got to the bottom of why some of us get red wine headaches. Plus we find out what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s disease and what is science revealing about why it happens and what we can do to make life more bearable.

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Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed Nov 19, 2023

Will Tingle and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week, the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids: what changed medics' minds? Also, spinal injuries, the building blocks of life and why the universe has a speed limit.

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Anastrozole, COP 28, hedgehogs and the James Webb space telescope Nov 12, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode, the drug Anastrozole can prevent thousands of cases of breast cancer among older women, but at what cost? Climate change expert Mark Maslin on what we need to know about the forthcoming COP 28 summit that’s going to kick off soon in Dubai. How the UK’s hedgehogs have been going through something of a rough patch recently. Plus we’ll take a look at what the James Webb space telescope has been teaching us.

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Winter flu, AI Summit, Cockney accent and the COVID enquiry Nov 05, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,

In this week's episode... Winter flu season hits the northern hemisphere but how are scientists trying to stay one step ahead of the virus, we’ll be unpacking the Artificial Intelligence summit that’s been happening at historic Bletchley Park and we’ll be finding out why the world famous cockney accent is dying out among the young in the Southeast of England. Plus as the ongoing COVID enquiry lays bare the mistakes been made during the pandemic, we speak to experts on how we can be better prepared for the next one.

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Long COVID, Hurricanes and "Spooky" Organisms. Oct 29, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode...there’s new analysis on the prevalence of long covid, how widespread is it? Could climate change be making hurricanes in the Atlantic stronger? And as we are in the middle of the spookiest time of year is it time to reappraise the benefits of a few organisms that are considered gross, dangerous and scary.

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Mouthguard technology, space junk and Is it time to stop changing the clocks? Oct 22, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode...the mouthguard technology that is helping tackle head knocks in sport. We’ll assess the impact that space junk is having on our atmosphere. It’s that time of year again. As many parts of the world prepare to change their clocks, we’ll examine the case for doing away with the practice altogether.

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Titans of Science: Dame Sally Davies Oct 15, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode...the rise of the bed bugs, leading bed bug expert James Logan tells us all we need to know, could genetically modified pig kidneys soon be transplanted into the humans? The clinical trial ixs now awaiting approval. And why it might be time for us to reappraise the impact of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic.

Plus in our Titans of Science series, we hear from England’s former chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies on her career in the top job and the antibiotic apocalypse that she’s made it her mission to combat.

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New malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Lord Robert Winston Oct 08, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode...Will a new vaccine help to turn the tide against malaria? As Japan releases radioactive water into the sea from Fukushima, should we be worried? What and who have won Nobel prizes this year? And why a lion’s roar isn’t the most feared sound on the South African Savanna.

Plus in our Titans of Science series, we talk to Lord Robert Winston, the pioneer of IVF treatment.

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Covid vaccine for all variants, and Anthony Fauci in conversation Oct 01, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode... we discuss a future proof Covid jab that combats variants that don’t even exist yet, signs that antimatter does obey the rules of gravity and why one doomsday scenario is predicting we’re all going to wiped out in 250 million years’ time when plate tectonics give us a new super continent.

Plus in our Titans of Science series, we talk to former Chief Medical Advisor to the White House, Dr Anthony Fauci, about what It was like working with Donald Trump across Covid and his handling of the first cases of HIV in the USA back in the 1980s.

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Spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroid samples. Sep 24, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode... A breakthrough in treating spinal cord injuries, worrying news about red fire ants in Sicily, we look at what it means for us in the UK and NASA is sending a sample of an asteroid back to Earth - it arrives this weekend - find out what scientists are hoping to learn.

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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman (Part 2) Sep 17, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode...After a rise in Covid cases across the country, we try to find out when exactly are people infectious? The potential ban on single use vapes and farewell to Dolly's father, we look at the legacy of Ian Wilmut, who cloned the world's most famous sheep.

Plus in our new Titans of Science series, we continue with part 2 of our interview with Helen Sharman, the first Britain in space, we find out what day to day life was like on the Mir Space Station.

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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman Sep 10, 2023

James Tytko, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week’s episode….Can civil engineers help rescue UK’s Schools and hospitals? We’ll be hearing about a new initiative that is hoping to improve the treatment of Sepsis, and how the scent of ancient Egypt has been replicated in a Danish museum.

And in our new series Titans of Science, Chris Smith chats to Helen Sharman, the first Britain in space, about her life from her childhood in Sheffield to becoming a the first Western-European to visit space.

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Eating well without compromising on taste Sep 03, 2023

James Tytko, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

London’s latest ULEZ expansion - will it make much difference to air quality?

The concerning impacts of poaching, and not just to endangered species.

And Dr Chris Smith takes on a summer cooking challenge in the name of eating well without compromising on taste.

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India Land on the Moon Aug 27, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: a leading authority on serial killers examines Lucy Letby’s motives and how we prevent a repeat. And DJ Chris Evans reveals he has melanoma, but what exactly is it?

Plus: India becomes only the fourth country in history to land a spacecraft on the Moon. We find out how much we really know about the brightest object in our night sky.

The real Oppenheimer Aug 20, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.

Including how Artificial Intelligence might influence elections in the future and how brain structure affects the likelihood that teens take up smoking

Plus following the release of the Hollywood blockbuster Oppenheimer, an inside look at the reality of the atom bomb.

Q&A Aug 06, 2023

Chris Smith and the panel are answering the science questions you've been sending in, including: Is the universe mainly empty space, can you really win the lottery every week, and where does curry really come from. Plus our quiz that you can play along with at home.

Artificial Intelligence Jul 30, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: Sweltering temperatures wreak havoc across Europe and North America; Have aliens crash landed on Mars; and the Cambridge scientist who wants to create the largest ever DNA and health research programme for children and young people. Plus we look at Artificial Intelligence - what can this emerging technology really do for us?

Tackling Depression Jul 23, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme: a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease; warnings we might be on the brink of a measles outbreak in London; and why algae might help vegans with their vitamins.

Plus we look at what depression is, and how we can help to manage the condition. For support on topics covered in this programme, you can get details of organisations within the UK by visiting the BBC Actionline website. bbc.co.uk/actionline

Protecting the Oceans Jul 14, 2023

Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientist team present the week's science news. In today’s programme we look at the heatwaves sweeping across Europe; how babies in the womb use a “greedy” gene to get more food from mum; and why do tennis players take so long to choose a ball to serve with?

Plus we look at some of the ways scientists are trying to protect our planet’s oceans.

We answer your questions Jul 09, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme - your questions go under the microscope: including why don’t whales and dolphins drown when they go to sleep? Is it true that a fungus from a nuclear reactor can help patients undergoing radiotherapy?And do magnets around your water pipes prevent limescale building up? Plus, when the whistle goes for half time, we’ll have a quiz for you to have a go at too!

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Light Pollution Jul 02, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: How an artificial-intelligence technology from Cambridge is helping cut cancer treatment waiting times. We also hear how the James Webb Space Telescope is shedding new light on the chemical building blocks of life, the universe and everything. Plus heat-resistant drones that can fly into burning buildings to track down survivors.

And this week, light pollution goes under our spotlight.

Titan sub and an HIV vaccine Jun 25, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today's programme: The missing Titan sub might have imploded - we look at the conditions that the vehicle - and would be rescuers - were having to work with 4km down. Also, we discuss the telescope heading for space to shed new light on dark energy.

Plus, 40 years on since the identification of HIV we look at where this virus came from, and how far away we are from an effective vaccine.

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UFOs - What do we know? Jun 18, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today's programme: As NASA meet to investigate U-F-O’s and whistle-blowers claim countries have been stashing alien spacecraft for decades, we’ll be asking what do we know about Unidentified Flying Objects?

Plus we ask how solar power stations in space would work? And we find out more about the fish that fight infection by swimming to warmer waters.

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Fossils - why there is so much excitement at the moment? Jun 11, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: we look at the enquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic, what is it hoping to achieve? and how an AI is writing its own computer code, speeding up the Internet. Plus fossils - why there is so much excitement in this field at the moment?

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Alleviating Allergies Jun 04, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: are ecstasy and LSD set to become new treatments for depression? Who’s chattier in their first year of life, boys or girls? and We look at what allergies are, and how we can help fight against them.

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Memory, mosquitos and mowing the lawn May 28, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: What attracts mosquitoes to some people but not others? Grow not mow: why one Cambridge college has broken hundreds of years of tradition, and decided not to mow their lawn. And we look at the science of memory. What is it, and how can we improve our own memories?

New episodes released weekly. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Your questions answered May 21, 2023

Chris Smith and the panel are answering the questions you've been sending in over the past few weeks.

New episodes released weekly. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Singing fish and building better batteries May 14, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: A breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and the fish that communicate by singing.

Plus we’re looking at improvements that are being made when building batteries, and asking: is the prospect of electric airliners about to take off?

Sport and concussion injuries May 07, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: What should we make of claims that China is building super weapons to hack and hijack US satellites? We also hear from the couple who have discovered one of the world's most important fossil deposits, almost on our own doorstep!

Plus ... we investigate the link between sport and concussion injuries.

New episodes released weekly. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Obesity Apr 28, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's episode: we speak to the team that think they’re close to cracking the male contraceptive pill. And the WHO announce their big vaccine catch-up: to protect the millions of children worldwide who’s routine vaccinations have been disrupted by Covid.

Plus, living with obesity is one of the biggest health challenges we face in the future, so we look at what’s being done about the problem.

New episodes released weekly. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5

Black Holes and the Dark Side of the Moon Apr 23, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme: Scientists test out a new universal flu vaccine that fights all flus and last for several years. And why Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon might hold the melodic key to the ultimate night's sleep.

Plus, what are black holes and what would happen if you were to fall into one?!

What is Pain? Apr 16, 2023

Chris Berrow presents 5 Live Science this week, looking at the future of solar power, why some people are sensitive to magnetic fields, and the scientists studying bird poo! Plus, what exactly is pain, and what happens when you can’t control the amount of pain you're in?

Is There Anybody Out There? Apr 09, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme: Nearly 2000 tech experts and scientists are calling for a halt to AI research: we talk to one of them. And “simply inexcusable”: the words of the World Health Organisation as it condemns China’s failure to share key Covid data from the beginning of the pandemic. Plus we’re asking, “is there anybody out there?” - how likely it is we’re alone in this Universe?

Dinosaur faces, laughing gas, and repairing broken gadgets Apr 02, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: Why we might need to re-draw dinosaur faces: it turns out T Rex had lips - how did we miss that? Also, as the UK government moves to make laughing gas illegal we look at how it works and why they’re doing this.

Plus these days nothing seems to be repairable - it’s almost as if manufacturers don’t want you to fix a broken gadget and instead buy a new one. We find out why that might be.

The High Seas Treaty Mar 26, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: how scientists are making measuring animal welfare a top priority on farms, and why superglue might be the key to superior plastic recycling. Plus we dive into the high seas treaty: the ambitious plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.

Recharging In Nature Mar 19, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: How doctors in the US have “cured” a woman with HIV. Does Venus have volcanoes? Re-examining 30 year old probe footage has got scientists wondering.

Plus we look at the value of national parks to our wellbeing, and the new project to make it easier to recharge not just your mental batteries but also your electric car in remote parts of the country.

Q&A: Ask Us Anything Mar 12, 2023

Dr Chris Smith is joined by a space scientist, a geologist, a psychologist and a linguist to answer some of the science questions you've been sending to the 5 Live Science team. To ask a question for a future edition, email 5livescience@bbc.co.uk

What can the Earth tell us about itself? Mar 05, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme we look at how taking a daily brisk walk could take 25% off your mortality rate. The northern - and southern - lights and why they’ve been so pronounced of late? And have scientists discovered the world’s first Roman sex toy?

Plus we look at the science of tectonics and ask, what can the Earth tell us about itself?

Male Pill, Invisible Shrimp, & Fusion Power in Future? Feb 26, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: the likelihood of commercial fusion power by 2040, male contraceptive pills, how shrimp use a trick of the light to disappear, and when our European ancestors first armed themselves with bows and arrows

Gene therapy, the world's biggest penguin, and the threat from bird flu Feb 19, 2023

We explore how the gene therapy worked to save the life of 19 month old MLD victim Teddi Shaw, hear about a new system to make seeds sow themselves, meet the world's biggest fossil penguin, and size up the threat from bird flu...

Quakes, bad indoor air, and will we be eating bacteria in future? Feb 12, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

Why Turkey can expect aftershocks for up to a year, as we examine the science behind this week's massive earthquake. Plus encrypted letters from Mary Queen of Scots decoded, efforts to drive up indoor air standards, and the revolutions in farming and food production to make food cheaper.

Transplanted brains, sugar taxes and satellites Feb 05, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: Human brain tissue transplants wire themselves into rat brains, signs sugar taxes cut obesity, and the science of satellites, including the company planning to forge new metals in orbit.

Can a chatbot be a good broadcaster? Jan 29, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: is paying people to switch off their electricity the right strategy? We hear about bacteria that can eat ocean plastic. And find out more about the spiders that can grow back their limbs!

Plus we find out if an AI chatbot is any good as a broadcaster.

History of Booze Jan 22, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's programme: How hair follicles might hold the key to reversing scars, but not just in skin: in hearts and other organs too; scientists crack how to grow new brain cells in the laboratory dish; and what a mutant from millions of years ago is revealing about how ancient animals mated.

As many of us are taking part in Dry January, we look at the history of booze.

All aboard 'Boaty McBoatface' Jan 15, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week we discover a breakthrough in treating type 2 diabetes, and find out why the Virgin Orbital launch failed earlier this week

Plus, we look at microplastics and the oceans at large as we go aboard the ocean research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough, which could have originally been named 'Boaty McBoatface', as they prepare to set sail for the Antarctic. And we discover how the Boaty McBoatface name lives on through one of the research submarines that is deployed on board the ship.

New Year's Q&A Jan 08, 2023

Dr Chris Smith and a panel of experts answer your science questions for the New Year, including: how starts burn for millions of years?

How do you create a nation of mathematicians?

And how can misinformation change the shapes of our brains?

The Best Of 5 Live Science 2022 Jan 01, 2023

This week, we bring you the best of 5 Live Science from the year just gone, including the James Webb Space Telescope, clocks so accurate they can tell the time difference between your head and your feet, and science proves that teenagers tune out to their parents' voices!

The Science of Magnetism Dec 18, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: A breakthrough in nuclear fusion: what’s happened and what does this mean in practical terms? A new way to stop your glasses fogging up during this cold snap. Plus why are scientists so attracted to the topic of magnetism?

8 billion people and counting Dec 11, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: The old liver drug that turns out also to be able to prevent Covid-19 infection and the Artificial Intelligence systems that pass the Turing Test and can write their own computer programs. Plus, the 8 billionth person was born last month, so we ask - how many people can the planet really support?

5 live Science Dec 04, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news and analysis.

Putting tuberculosis under the microscope Nov 27, 2022

James Tytko, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: A new rapid way to tell heart failure from a chest infection - just with a sample of breath. How the perseverance rover is getting on looking for life on Mars. And the imperceptible sounds in music that make people want to dance.

Plus... we’re putting TB - tuberculosis - under the microscope to hear why as many as one person in 3 are still being infected by a disease that’s been with us for thousands of years.

Your questions answered, including: how do black holes work? Nov 20, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and a panel of experts answer your science questions. Including: why the Neanderthal in us might alter our susceptibility to Covid 19, how black holes work, and why do we run a temperature when we get ill?

Long Covid Nov 13, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week: How researchers are growing new blood in the lab, and the scientists planning for potential alien communications.

We also look at long covid, what exactly is it, and is it possible to treat?

What happens to our bodies when the clocks change? Nov 06, 2022

Chris Berrow, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: A new way of tackling epilepsy, does birdsong really make you feel calmer, and we hear from scientists fight the fungus that’s targeting bananas. Plus we find out what happens to our bodies when the clocks change.

We See Monsters! Oct 30, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, including:

The new health survey calling on 5 million Brits to improve disease detection.

Bees shock scientists studying electricity generated by their buzzing!

And can gaming boost cognition in youngsters?

Plus...the decommissioned oil rig-turned art installation: we’ve been to “See Monster” in Weston-super-Mare!

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Cancer accomplices and lost fishing nets. Oct 23, 2022

Dr. Chris Smith updates you with the latest science news, including how cancer cells can use bacteria as accomplices, and surprising statistics on the amount of fishing equipment lost at sea. Plus capturing carbon underground, and an examination of the culture and history of Neanderthals through their DNA.

Fract or Fiction: We drill down into the science of fracking Oct 16, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Will fracking solve the energy crisis? Exoboots to aid walking, and spotting Alzheimer's earlier.

Science Nobel Winners Oct 09, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: A rundown on this week’s science Nobel prizes, why paracetamol might cause behavioural problems in children born to mums who used the drug in pregnancy, and the spacecraft which crashed into an asteroid on purpose!

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A rundown of the Nobel Prizes Oct 09, 2022

Dr Chris Smith looks at the Nobel Prizes, paracetamol and the spacecraft that crashed into an asteroid.

How many calories are there in a brain? Sep 25, 2022

The mailbag was bulging, so we dived in to answer your science questions this week.

Including how many calories you'd find in a human brain, why methane's a worse greenhouse gas than CO2, and the claim that MI5 phoned up the makers of a James Bond movie for advice on making a special agent gadget.

Dealing with Dogma Sep 18, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme: the plastic that sterilises itself, and why sweeteners are worse for you than sugar.

Plus we look at scientific dogmas and find out how to mentally immune yourself so you don’t fall for dodgy data.

The Human Microbiome Sep 13, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including: Scientists uncover the world’s earliest amputation patient, and are GP zoom appointments as good at getting the diagnosis as a face to face consultation?

Plus how transplanting microbes from the bowel of one person to another can cure diseases. We delve into the world of the human microbiome.

Moderna vs Pfizer, Marijuana, Coffee and Cancer, and water water not everywhere... Sep 04, 2022

This week we explore the grounds for the vaccine spat between two rival pharmaceutical giants, a study shows marijuana users are less laid back than we thought, is coffee linked to cancer, and, in the grip of drought, what the UK needs to do to safeguard water security...

Walking the Solar System without leaving Earth Aug 28, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest developments in Malaria vaccines, how to immunise people against fake news and explore the Solar System from the safety of the Earth.

The new Moderna vaccination and a revolution in kidney transplant treatment Aug 21, 2022

Chris Berrow looks at what the new Moderna vaccination is capable of and discusses a revolution in kidney transplant treatment.

5 live Science Aug 14, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team find out why 1 million children will be offered polio boosters in London, meet the scientists using robotic ants to find out how real ants learn and discover why you might want to reintroduce a species into the wild.

5 live Science Aug 07, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discover why some supermarkets are binning 'best before dates', if Earth had its 'shortest day ever' and ask if vaping is dangerous.

5 Live Science Jul 24, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: Why woodpeckers don’t get brain damage. Plus rocket fuel, but not as we know it and much more sustainable.

And we look at gene edited food … what does it mean, and why might we want to control our food in this way?

Chatbots that look like they're alive, and what colour wine bottles to avoid Jul 17, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

The week the team review some of the scientific highlights of the last month, including what the James Webb telescope will reveal about our place in the Universe, how orcas are giving great white sharks a hard time in South Africa, and why clear glass wine bottles might be better off avoided.

Ghost Pond Resurrection Jul 10, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.

Putting Emerging Infections Under The Microscope Jul 03, 2022

Chris Smith is joined by Julia Ravey to examine how emerging infections can spread, they look at a new way of managing pain that doesn't involve drugs and explore what can be done in the Metaverse.

Keeping the lights on with renewable energy Jun 26, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. In today’s programme: Scientists discover the world’s biggest bacterium, evidence that we pick our friends based on how they smell, and do brain training apps really work?

Plus... we tackle a thorny issue - if we rely too heavily on solar and wind power, and the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow where the demand is, how do we keep the lights on? Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

5live Science JUNE SCI-LIGHTS Jun 19, 2022

From conserving wildlife and ivory to Love Island fashion, predicting volcanic eruptions and the possibility of life on Venus, these are the science stories everybody ought to be talking about...

Bad Air, 4 day working week and where did chickens come from? Jun 10, 2022

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.

70 Years of Science Innovation Jun 05, 2022

Chris Smith looks at the scientific highlights from the 70 years of the Queen's reign, as well as why teenage girls are more likely to develop depression than teenage boys. Plus, tidal power is the next alternative energy source under the microscope.

Monkeypox, Insight's journey on Mars, and the pros and cons of solar power May 29, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team investigate whether we should worried about monkeypox, look at what the Martian probe “Insight” has achieved as it prepares for retirement and explore the potential and the pitfalls of solar power.

Investigating War Crimes May 25, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the warning signs of bowel cancer, whether the so-called “runners high” exists, and following claims of war crimes committed by Vladimir Putin's forces in Ukraine how forensic archaeologists can help uncover evidence of what’s happened.

This episodes looks in detail at how forensic investigators examine a crime scene, and contains graphic descriptions of violence and how the victims died. If you have children listening you may want to skip this one.

AD FAB May 15, 2022

We get an update from the surgeon who performed the world’s first transplant of a pig heart into a human. We look at FIFA and EA Sports. Plus we look at the science of advertising.

It's Q 'n' 'May' Time! May 08, 2022

This week's guests talk about the Raspberry Pi at ten, studying the Universe's first stars, and look who's in Brian May's office these days!

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Wake up and smell the coffee… May 01, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the team look at children with hepatitis, why teens ignore their parents, and there's a deep dive into the world's favourite hot beverage...

Dogs, Dingoes and Contagious Cancers Apr 24, 2022

Scientists sequence the DNA code of a dingo, 3D printing goes up a notch, Incan human sacrifices, and we delve into transmissible tumours: cancers that can spread between individuals. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

Hot Cross Puns: Easter Science Q & A Apr 17, 2022

Julia Ravey from the Naked Scientists with a special Easter Q & A episode. This week featuring how Formula 1 technology is changing the world, tools to cope with grief, and controversies in science media. Plus the panel get involved in our special quiz. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Science in Film Apr 10, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

This week, we look at the 9 Covid symptoms that now make up the official symptoms list. And how can sound travel at two different speeds on Mars? We’ll find out.

Plus, given that we’ve had the Oscars, and it’s BAFTA season, we’ll be looking at the science in films and handing out some awards of our own.

Please note – this podcast contains some plot spoilers from films released in the past year.

Buying Breast Milk Online Apr 03, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme, we look at the new covid outbreak in Shanghai, and how they are managing the new surge. And why are some dogs faces cuter than others!

Plus, the people buying breast milk online - and not just for babies; some of them are bodybuilders.

Covid, Nuclear Energy...and Lettuce! Mar 27, 2022

Cases are at an all-time high, so is it time we started talking about Covid-19 again?

Find out how lettuce is helping astronauts tackle bone density loss.

As the energy crisis deepens, and inflation is predicted to be heading towards 10%, we look at how nuclear is going back up the energy agenda.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. Subscribe to the podcast, on BBC Sounds.

Bad Habits Mar 20, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: AI-based Facial recognition is deployed in Ukraine, and a computer game where the aim is to combat cancer

And as we reach the point where well intentioned New Year’s resolutions have generally fallen by the wayside, we’re discussing human habits, and why we struggle to make and break them.

Bad Habits Mar 20, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this podcast: AI-based Facial recognition is deployed in Ukraine, and a computer game where the aim is to combat cancer

And as we reach the point where well intentioned New Year’s resolutions have generally fallen by the wayside, we’re discussing human habits, and why we struggle to make and break them.

Cyberwarfare Mar 13, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme:

As the war in Ukraine continues, we look at how infectious diseases might be spreading, as people seek refuge from the shelling.

Amazingly, 107 years after it sank… the ship of the explorer Sir Earnest Shakleton has been found, and The Endurance looks to be in excellent condition.

Plus, we look at cyberwarfare, and ask how much damage could President Putin really do, by attacking countries online.

Making the Invisible Visible Mar 06, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: How researchers know the time of the year dinosaurs went extinct, the device that boosts your solar panel power and gives you water for free, and we take an in depth look at the science of microscopes and making the invisible visible.

The Father of Viagra, and a man with an asteroid named after him! Feb 27, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists answer your science questions. This week the Nobel prizewinner who made Viagra possible, a space science writer with his own asteroid, how fungi have evolved to give us beer and bread, and where AI will take us in the future. Plus a mystery sound to identify (we don't think you'll get it), and a fun quiz to test your mettle.

Xenotransplantation Feb 20, 2022

In today’s podcast:

We look at the Lassa Fever outbreak in the UK.

How constant is time? Scientists are developing incredibly accurate atomic clocks that can measure tiny distortions.

And, we hear about the amazing case of a man who received a pig’s heart… as we look at the science of what's called "xenotransplantation"

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the hottest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

The Origins of Covid 19 Feb 13, 2022

The latest science news with Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team. This week: A breakthrough in the treatment of people paralysed by spinal injuries, and what colours not to wear, if you want to fly beneath a mosquito’s radar.

We also look at what we know about the origins of Covid 19 … was it a leaked lab experiment, or a spillover from nature?

Would Saturn Float? Feb 06, 2022

Solving the science questions you've been sending in, Naked Scientist Julia Ravey talk astrophysics, black holes, shrinking squid and ways to bust anxiety.

Why do we lose our sense of smell? Jan 30, 2022

The week's science news with Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team. This week:

How close are we to being able to grow complete new arms and legs? New research looks very promising in this direction. And a breakthrough in sight restoration: we take a look at the patient who’s received a bionic eye

Plus, in the wake of Covid-19, millions of people have suffered smell and taste loss; for some it’s never returned, and others are left living in a world that doesn’t smell, or taste quite right; how can we help them?

5 live science Jan 23, 2022

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at why the government thinks now is the right time to ditch Covid Plan B?

Also, how can your brain tell the difference between noises it can ignore, and ones that should be alarming when you are asleep?

We’re exploring the world of robotics, what does it involve and how can we use the technology to improve our lives?

The Sword of Damascus, cutting covid isolation Jan 16, 2022

We look at the science behind cutting covid isolation to 5 days Vets declare the largest ever outbreak of bird flu across Europe, but why now and how should we respond… We’re looking into the microscopic world of nanotechnology: the science of the very small, including the incredible story of the sword of Damascus; it turns out that the blacksmiths of centuries ago knew a thing or two about carbon nanotubes and how to make metal incredibly tough.

A century of insulin, hedgehogs and MRSA Jan 09, 2022

This week Dr Chris delves into the science behind the headlines, including an update on Omicron, top tech and the latest in the gaming world, a century since insulin, how hedgehogs gave us MRSA, and David Attenborough's new documentary.

Good News Science Stories from 2021 Jan 02, 2022

Sally Le Page from the Naked Scientists presents some of the best good news science stories from 2021. Including how we may have solved train delays caused by leaves on the line, and the mystery of how wombats make their poos cubed shaped. Plus how scientists have made breakthroughs in wiping out malaria this year.

A Christmas Quandary Dec 19, 2021

Something mysterious is a foot at The Naked Scientists office... It would seem that Dr. Chris has been playing the part of a very naughty Santa. Join the gang as they attempt to solve some of our biggest festive questions ever! Working together perhaps they'll be able to bring about some Christmas cheer and save the day.

Life in plastic, is it fantastic? Dec 12, 2021

As the UK government moves to Plan B, introducing new restrictions, what actually happens when people catch the new Covid variant? Can wearables like watches predict if you’re incubating a coronavirus infection?

Plus, plastic is used in many different contexts… but should we be looking to replace it with a new material? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Festive Q&A: Rubies, Robots and Christmas 'Rapping' Dec 05, 2021

This week, your Christmas science questions and a sprinkling of festive fun as Julia Ravey hears about a planet where it rains rubies, robots that feel pain, a crab with a hairy chest, and how to make a top science rap hit!

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Covid, NASA, and Wood! Nov 28, 2021

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

We investigate the rising number of Covid cases across Europe, why’s it happening, and where does the UK stand? Plus, why is NASA on a collision course with an asteroid?

And as we strive for better sustainability, we investigate the strengths of one of our oldest, and most environmentally-friendly building materials… wood!

Climate Change and Covid Nov 21, 2021

As pressure on the NHS intensifies, are covid vaccine passports on the cards? Plus, the scientists using nanotechnology to make silk shirts that cool you down when the sun shines on them! And We look back on what was and wasn’t said at the COP-26 climate change summit, and ask how is climate change already taking its toll on all of us.

Malaria, Mars, and Monstrous Ducks! Nov 14, 2021

This week, it's Q&A time and we find out if there's an end in sight for malaria, how female vultures can have chicks without any males, what it's like to live on Mars for two weeks, and the flesh-eating ducks in Antarctica.

Climate Change, Dating and Spiders Nov 07, 2021

In this week's 5 Live Science, we go behind the scenes at the Glasgow COP-26 climate summit, hear about a new discovery into what makes two people click, and explore the science of spiders, including the world's most venomous ones.

To Plan B, Or Not To Plan B Oct 31, 2021

Scientists turn antibiotics into double edged swords that also activate the immune system to fight superbugs, and should the government turn to Covid Plan B now?

And as the World Health Organisation convenes a new team to investigate the origins of COVID-19, and whether it in fact did come from a lab, we look at why scientists would want to engineer deadly viruses in the first place.

How Much Did The World's Largest Pumpkin Weigh? Oct 24, 2021

Harry Lewis and the panel tackle the science questions you've been sending in, including whether William Shatner is strictly now an astronaut?

All The Small Things Oct 17, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories.

In today’s programme: Alarming numbers of unvaccinated pregnant women are ending up in ITU with Covid, but why? And we look into the court case over who owns cells taken from a cancer victim over half a century ago...

Plus we delve into the particles that make up the Universe around us to find out what makes them tick.

Supply Chain Reaction Oct 10, 2021

We assess the covid vaccine situation around the world, why are some countries lagging behind? We’ll find out who and what has won Nobel prizes this year in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry.

Plus... we look at global supply chains, and how they are disrupted… from fuel… to bananas!

Menopause for thought Oct 03, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme: Are we destined to catch the “worst cold ever” this winter? Scientists peer into the past and read previously hidden parts of Marie Antoinette’s love letters... Plus, what is the menopause, why does it happen and what can we do to help women through it? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Off-limits bits of the Universe, and a lack of CO2 Sep 26, 2021

It's Q&A time this week and a climate scientist, an astronomer, an economist and a medicinal botanist join us to talk about why we're heading back to the Moon, what's causing the CO2 shortage, how nature might hold the key to the next blockbuster drug, and why there are some parts of the Universe that we'll never get to see.

Off-limits bits of the Universe, and a lack of CO2 Sep 26, 2021

It's Q&A time this week and a climate scientist, an astronomer, an economist and a medicinal botanist join us to talk about why we're heading back to the Moon, what's causing the CO2 shortage, how nature might hold the key to the next blockbuster drug, and why there are some parts of the Universe that we'll never get to see.

AI vs Sepsis Sep 19, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme:

Covid jabs are confirmed for 12 to 15 year olds, are we making too much of the possible side effect myocarditis?

Find out who won the Ignobel prizes this year, for unusual and often hilarious scientific studies.

Plus... it’s sepsis awareness month, but what is this condition that seems to be being reported a lot more often in recent years, and can artificial intelligence help us to get on top of it?

What is covid immunity? Sep 12, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. This week:

Could we send hydrogen to houses through the gas network? Why rats that eat late at night, are more likely to have problems with their weight! Plus... We’re delving into what immunity to Covid-19 really means.

Long Covid Sep 05, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news, including: As children return to school, will there be a spike in covid cases? Leaded petrol disappears from the last service stations; but why did we use it in the first place? Plus, we look at long covid, and ask what can we do to help people who are suffering?

Can nature solve the climate crisis for us? Aug 29, 2021

The Naked Scientist team takes a deep dive into the world of carbon sequestration. They hit the Fens, the beach and the farm to hear how nature can help us to lock away carbon and tackle climate change.

Q&A: Bugs, behaviour, and biosensing tech Aug 22, 2021

From preventing the insect apocalypse to the future of biosensing technology, the Naked Scientist panel answer your science questions.

Will incentives boost Covid vaccine uptake? Aug 15, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Including a look at whether incentives will boost Covid vaccine uptake, the discovery of a new carnivorous plant, and the search for the Loch Ness monster with the help of environmental DNA technology.

Are we ready for the electric vehicle revolution? Aug 08, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Including a look at the electric vehicle revolution, the antibodies needed for Covid protection, and the 100 year history of insulin.

The beginning of the end of the Covid pandemic? Aug 01, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories. Including a look at whether we are seeing the beginning of the end of the Covid pandemic, as cases fall. Plus tips for athletes coping with extreme temperatures at the Tokyo Olympic Games, and the team go behind the scenes at the Royal Society’s “Summer Science” exhibition which has been taking place online this year.

Summer Science Q & HEY! Jul 25, 2021

Tackling the latest talking points, including Covid and its impact on the Tokyo Olympics, the billionaire race for space, and animals with personalities, we answer the science questions you've been sending in.

Are face masks fit for purpose? Jul 18, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Including a look at whether face masks are fit for purpose, a new app that can spot anaemia, and an investigation into the science of psychedelics.

Are facemasks fit for purpose? Jul 18, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Including a look at whether facemasks are fit for purpose, a new app that can spot anaemia, and an investigation into the science of psychedelics.

Are Covid numbers low enough to remove restrictions? Jul 11, 2021

Long description: Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Plus a look at Lyme disease, whether Covid numbers are low enough to remove restrictions, and analysis on the impact life under the virus is having on our immune systems.

Is mixing Covid vaccines a good idea? Jul 04, 2021

Science news featuring: Mixing and matching coronavirus vaccines, is it a good idea? And we dive into the ocean to explore the science and biology of sharks.

Why calories aren't all equal Jun 27, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team answer your questions. Including why lemon juice causes sunburn, why calories are not all equal, and what dark matter is made of…

Covid vaccine hesitancy: What are the reasons? Jun 20, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. This week: A look at Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch in Euro 2020, the reasons for Covid vaccine hesitancy, and how the medications we use can get into waterways and affect wildlife behaviour.

The Science of the Sun Jun 13, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. This week: Will we be able to take a holiday abroad this year as the covid pandemic continues? Also can seeing a sick person improve our immune system? And the latest on sending glow in the dark squid out into space.

Plus a special look at the science of the sun, and what our closest star means to us as a species.

Covid 19 and dogs that can find it, underwater glue, and birdsong. Jun 06, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news and developments on covid 19. Plus dogs that can use smell to find coronavirus, glue that can work underwater, and a special half hour on the science of birdsong. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

UFOs, Covid oxygen and the man who found the Titanic May 30, 2021

Dr Chris Smith with science news stories, including a look at worldwide oxygen supplies, the US investigation into UFOs, and the man who found the Titanic

Lab-grown Mini-hearts May 23, 2021

Dr Chris Smith with science news stories, including growing beating hearts in a lab culture dish; why the plastic you recycle may not end up where you thought it would; why a long working week could be the death of you and ADHD.

Fermented foods: Healthy or all a myth? May 16, 2021

Dr Chris Smith with science news stories, including the new discoveries of the Voyager 1 space probe, the vodka produced in Chernobyl, and a fermented sauerkraut taste test.

Making Homes Cleaner and Greener May 09, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news, including the UK Government's plan to vaccinate children over 12 to head off an autumn covid surge, why plastic is ending up in glaciers, and why mantis shrimps may be able to help surgeons to see better. Plus a special look at how to make homes cleaner and greener, by improving their carbon credentials.

The Martian author Andy Weir May 02, 2021

Dr Chris Smith with science news stories, including a vaccine breakthrough for malaria and an interview with The Martian author Andy Weir.

The Martian author Andy Weir May 02, 2021

Dr Chris Smith with science news stories, including a vaccine breakthrough for malaria, why the concept of "net zero carbon" is flawed, and an interview with The Martian author Andy Weir.

Science of Radio Apr 25, 2021

Dr Chris Smith with science news stories, including the latest on the covid crisis in India, the coffee species rediscovered after 70 years, and the microbes that can turn copper minerals into metal. Plus an in depth look at the science of radio.

Seed Science Apr 18, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news, this week looking at the risk of a third wave of coronavirus in the UK, the testing of vaccines on pregnant women, and have we discovered a new force? Plus an in depth look at the science of seeds.

Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

The Hospital of the Future Apr 11, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest news, including the science behind change in policy on the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the UK, more on the Government's lateral flow testing strategy, and why gorillas beat their chest. Plus an in depth look at what the hospital of the future might look like. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Bitcoins and Blockchains: Cryptocurrency Explained Apr 08, 2021

The Naked Scientists delve into the world of electronic currency.

Covid vaccine trials, a decade since the Fukushima disaster & wine that has been in orbit Mar 28, 2021

One year after the first lockdown in the UK the Naked Scientists look at the latest trial results of the AstraZeneca vaccine and ask if it will appease the EU, they find out what wine that’s been in orbit for a year tastes like and mark a decade since the Fukushima nuclear disaster and ask if we’re any closer to taming the forces of nature that caused it.

Covid vaccines, what goes down the toilet, and Ancient Egypt. Mar 23, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at why 18 EU countries cancelled their Covid vaccines this week, how what goes down the toilet can tell us where Covid is about to strike and travel back in time to Ancient Egypt to look at how science is solving archaeological mysteries.

A meteorite in the driveway, and the carbon footprint of medicinal cannabis Mar 14, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team hear about a meteorite that landed in the UK and was found in someone’s driveway, why medicinal cannabis has a large carbon footprint and look at how fertility is changing around the world, and if Coronavirus is making it worse.

Vaccinating Variants, and Solar Storms Mar 08, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the latest science headlines including COVID-19 developments, solar storms and what the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is doing.

The impact of COVID vaccines, how to fly a helicopter on Mars and the educational cost of lockdown. Feb 28, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look into whether the COVID vaccines are making a difference and when pubs could reopen, how NASA plan to fly a helicopter on Mars which has barely any atmosphere, and count the educational cost of the lockdown.

COVID vaccine efficacy rates and the origins of the coronavirus pandemic Feb 21, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ask if reopening schools in March safe for pupils and teachers, what the World Health Organisation learnt about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic when they went to Wuhan and look into what COVID vaccine efficacy rates actually mean.

Self-experimentation Feb 14, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Including another look at the main symptoms of coronavirus, how a parent can pass on depression to their offspring, and how whalesong can help us search for oil and gas. Plus an in-depth look into when scientists perform self-experimentation. Are they pioneering heroes, or simply reckless? We explore the risks and ethical issues.

Mixing vaccines, capturing the 99th element, and the sex lives of crickets Feb 07, 2021

Chris Berrow from the Naked Scientists round up the latest science news.

Vaccine controversy and a look inside the world of medical imaging Jan 31, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the controversy over delaying the COVID vaccine booster jab and get inside medical imaging, from X-rays to Artificial intelligences, that can spot the diseases human's can't.

How are new variants of coronavirus found? Jan 24, 2021

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discover how new variants of the coronavirus are found, how the World Health Organisation are investigating the origins of COVID-19, why knitting can sooth the mind and look at the origin and future of textiles.

Speeding Up Covid Testing, Predicting Who Gets 'Long Covid', and How Video Games Change How You Think Jan 17, 2021

Join Chris Berrow from the Naked Scientists this week, as we look at a new way of speeding up coronavirus testing, predicting who’s going to get “long Covid”, and how video games are using sight and sound to change the way you think.

The science to expect from 2021 Jan 10, 2021

Meet the fabulous science we can expect in 2021: from the Large Hadron Collider reopening, to the COP26 climate summit in Scotland, to - hopefully - an end to the pandemic!

Plus, how to make a good new year's resolution...

Special Naked Scientist Stories from 2020 Jan 03, 2021

From a 46,000 year old ice bird, to life aboard a space shuttle, some of the more curious stories from 2020 from the Naked Scientists.

Cake, Cows, Climate Change: Best Of 5 Live Science, 2020 Dec 27, 2020

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team reflect on some of the sensational science we’ve reported on this year. From cakes on the barbie, to cow co-moo-nication.

The new strain of coronavirus, George's Marvellous Medicine, and musical computers Dec 20, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team investigate how much of a threat the new strain of coronavirus is, what would happen if you actually took George’s Marvellous Medicine from Roald Dahl’s book and music legend Rick Wakeman helps answer the question "can computers give Beethoven a run for his money?

This podcast was recorded before the Prime Minister’s announcement about new coronavirus restrictions on the 19th December.

The covid vaccine, research into AIDS, and cutting the carbon in crisps Dec 13, 2020

The Naked Scientist team look at the latest coronavirus vaccine, why scientists invented vaccines you can inhale, what we’ve learnt from four decades of research into AIDS and why Covid-19 has a vaccine but not HIV.

The Coronavirus Vaccine, artificial vision and how science and technology came together to save Romain Grosjean Dec 06, 2020

How Britain became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a breakthrough in artificial vision - beaming images directly into the brain! And how science and technology came together to save the life of formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean

Squats, globe skimmers and early human migration Nov 29, 2020

This week, the Naked Scientists celebrate a month of movement science with a movement-themed Q&A show.

Covid vaccines, and the science of people moving Nov 22, 2020

This week on 5 Live Science - a second Covid vaccine approaches the finishing line, but who are the also-rans? We look at who’s most likely to get the vaccine first and whether we’ve got that pecking order right. And a longer look at the science of people moving.

How our planet moves Nov 15, 2020

We have the latest on the potential coronavirus vaccine, the UK scientists trying to extract oxygen from the moon, and we continue our series looking at movement - this week it’s how our planet moves, from its journey through space to how the atmosphere brews up storms.

Movement of animals and protecting bio-diversity. Nov 08, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news, including mass coronavirus testing in Liverpool, NASA re-establish contact with Voyager 2, what is the point of laughter and is it the best medicine? Plus a special look at the movement of animals, and how to protect species from extinction and bio-diversity on Earth.

Barrington v John Snow: How best to control Covid-19? Nov 01, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news stories and analysis. Recorded before the new lockdown in England was announced - the team examine the impact of lockdowns, against the argument for using less restrictive measures to manage coronavirus. Also a look at signs that coronavirus immunity is only short-lived, why a dose of vitamin D might be helpful this winter, and why the Moon is wetter than we first thought.

Catching Coronavirus on Purpose Oct 25, 2020

The Naked Scientists explore why people are catching coronavirus on purpose, a breakthrough in recycling plastic, why lullabies send babies to sleep and what makes a tree, a tree.

Can you catch Covid twice? Oct 18, 2020

The Naked Scientists ask if you can you catch Covid twice. They look at whether an asteroid might be one of our old spaceships and the people retreating underground to wait for the pandemic to pass.

Nobel Prizes, Attenborough's new film, and Treating Trump Oct 11, 2020

This week the team take a look at the science behind the latest headlines, including the cocktail of drugs used to treat the US President for Covid-19, the 2020 Nobel Prizes, the future of university education, and David Attenborough's new documentary capturing the plight of the planet...

Science of Vegetarianism Oct 04, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist with the latest science news including a look at our efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus, the new NHS app for tracking in England and Wales, and how do we manage space junk? Plus a special look at whether meat eaters might benefit from being a bit more vegetarian.

Big Data Sep 25, 2020

Science news and we take a closer look at Big Data and what industry knows about you.

The science of telescopes Sep 20, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news. This week, how close are we to a coronavirus vaccine? Is there life on Venus? And the whale that went 20 kilometres off course up a river. And we take a closer look at the science behind telescopes of the past, present and future.

Discussing the latest developments, and your questions answered Sep 13, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discuss the latest science issues and answer your questions. Including the latest on space mission from China, the rise of mental health issues during lockdown, tracking melting antarctic ice, and the latest on vaccines for Covid-19.

Gardening and Climate Change Sep 06, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news. Including whether you can catch coronavirus again, the answer appears to be yes. Plus a look at how Novichok works, and how bee stings could hold the key to new breast cancer treatments. Plus an in depth look at how climate change could mark the end to the traditional English country garden.

Where did COVID come from? Aug 30, 2020

The Naked Scientists explore the origins of COVID-19, how it may have been transmitted from animals to humans, and its similarities to other coronaviruses found in the natural world.

Dust, oceans and if a phone can tell whether you're drunk Aug 23, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists find out how dust spreads flu, why there’s more plastic in the oceans than we thought and whether your phone can tell if you’re drunk. Get the podcast on the BBC Sounds app.

5 Live Science Aug 16, 2020

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists put Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine under the microscope and take an in-depth look the effects of coronavirus that can last for months.

Plus, why your home’s bricks could one day power it, the sparkling science of prosecco and the unintended consequences from the latest panda news. Get the podcast on the BBC Sounds app.

5 Live Science : 09/08/2020 Aug 09, 2020

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at a new study which suggests children can carry more coronavirus than we previously thought.

Its also a big week for space exploration and we’re one small step closer to nuclear fusion, in France.

Plus, how science could help assess your relationship with your cow, and cook a tastier barbecue. Get more in the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

02/08/2020 Aug 02, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists weigh up the science behind Boris Johnson's anti-obesity drive, and go swimming with the physics of sperm.

Plus, a look at the fascinating life of pioneering chemist, Rosalind Franklin and why your cuppa can help explain leaves on the line isn't a such a flimsy excuse after all.

The Naked Scientists Pub Quiz Jul 26, 2020

Now the pubs are open again, Adam Murphy and the Naked Scientists host a special science quiz. Get the podcast on BBC Sounds.

Meet the neighbours: An update on Mars and Venus Jul 19, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist with the latest science news, including: heart complications in COVID patients; the action needed to tackle an urgent water crisis; and why are carrots orange, and cabbages red? And we meet the neighbours, with an update on Mars and Venus.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take the fight against coronavirus to the sewers Jul 12, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take the fight against coronavirus to the sewers and unearth the skeleton of a giant planet. Plus, a mystery that’s killing elephants in Botswana and how birds in Canada are singing to a different tune. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

How coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming Jul 05, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team investigate local lockdowns in Australia, why planting trees to capture carbon might be a bad move, plus the pros and cons of deep sea mining. And a special look at how the coronavirus crisis has created some radical ideas to tackle global warming

Journey to the centre of the Earth Jun 28, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist with science news, including what's happened to the UK Government's COVID-19 contact tracing app, the patient who can't see numbers and how humans really can talk to the animals. Plus a special journey to the centre of the Earth to find out what's really beneath our feet. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

The Science Pub Quiz Jun 21, 2020

The Naked Scientist team bring you a special science pub quiz, as they answer your questions.

The fifth state of matter Jun 14, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Science team look at the latest science news. Including: how a llama could provide help in understanding coronavirus antibodies, evidence eggs prefer some sperm over others, and growing replacement livers in a dish. Plus a quantum leap into the fifth state of matter.

The global race to find a vaccine for Covid-19 Jun 07, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look back at past 6 months since the coronavirus pandemic began, and feature the global race to find a vaccine for Covid-19. Plus the app to help you shop safely, and the launch of two NASA astronauts into space on a commercial space flight.

The chemical fingerprint for COVID 19, and adapting to the "new normal". May 31, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest scientific developments on Coronavirus. Including the research into the chemical finger print for COVID 19, and why hydroxychloroquine trials have been suspended. Plus a special look at how we're adapting to the "new normal" for GP appointments, education and transport.

Loss of smell and coronavirus May 24, 2020

Updates on coronavirus including how the loss of smell has now become a recognised symptom in the UK. Plus a special look at how scientific papers are published.

The Covid-19 Digital Detective May 17, 2020

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the NHS Covid-19 app. Plus electric cars and some ultraviolet light at the end of the tunnel.

The Science of World War II May 10, 2020

This week on 5 Live Science, we’re bringing you a special episode, diving into the science and technology of World War II, to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Within the discussion of the science and events of war, there are some parts you may find upsetting.

Coronavirus symptom trackers and plasma treatment for Covid-19 May 03, 2020

The Naked Scientists mull over the effectiveness of a coronavirus symptom tracker app & look at the effects of treating people with covid-19 with plasma from recovered patients.

Naked Scientists: The Science Behind Wearing Face Masks Apr 26, 2020

The Naked Scientists ask how good the science is behind wearing face masks and get some lockdown tips from an astronaut.

Naked Scientists Apr 19, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Science team discuss the latest developments in Science.

Bubbles, Balloons and Blooms: April Q and A Apr 12, 2020

Today, we’re taking a step back from talking about coronavirus, to bring you a Q and A show with a difference.

We answer some of the questions you’ve been sending in, and we also get stuck into some kitchen science experiments which you can join in with at home, whether you're a big kid or a little one.

The science of coronavirus Apr 05, 2020

Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists look at the latest science news, including a new fast test for coronavirus, the effect of the lockdown on our air quality , and how do we make our cities more sustainable?

Boom! The Naked Scientists at the Cambridge Science Festival Mar 28, 2020

From genetics to geoscience, chemistry to komodo dragons, join the Naked Scientists for an explosive hour of Festival science fun. Hear what went on at their live event recorded for the Cambridge Science Festival - recorded before the remainder of the festival was cancelled due to coronavirus. Demos, anecdotes, questions, and booms!

5 Live Science - The latest on coronavirus Mar 22, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs relating to coronavirus.

Dr Karl: Coronavirus, immune systems and more than one brain? Mar 19, 2020

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

Dr Karl: Coronavirus, Panic Attacks and the Effect of Copper & Silver on Bacteria Mar 12, 2020

Dotun is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science related questions, including coronavirus, white holes, panic attacks and the effect of copper & silver on bacteria

What's a white hole? Mar 08, 2020

This week, 5 Live Science takes on your science questions, including: what are white holes, why Agatha Christie was so fond of killing people with cyanide in her stories, how gravitational slingshots work, and why doesn't the Moon get a cooler name?

Dr Karl: The nature of human consciousness and hot toddies Mar 05, 2020

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including a dive in to the nature of human consciousness and why a dram of whiskey makes your tea go cold.

Naked Scientists: Bright Neanderthals, Beached Whales and Green Men on Mars Mar 01, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at a brainy computer which is making a breakthrough against killer bugs and a new discovery explains why whales beach themselves.

Dr Karl And Coronavirus Feb 27, 2020

Rhod's joined by Dr Karl plus special guests Yolanda Plowman and Joanna Rothwell for a Coronavirus special.

Naked Scientists:Electricity from air, badgers to help solving flooding, and A.I. in medicine Feb 23, 2020

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from the Naked Scientists

Dr Karl: Coronavirus, reducing cholesterol and testing to see if eggs are still fresh! Feb 20, 2020

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions.

Naked Scientists: Body Clock, Bee Reproduction, Turbulence Feb 16, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists team give some startling facts about bees, and explain the science behind turbulence.

Dr Karl: Coronavirus, Bush Fires and Black Holes Feb 13, 2020

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions, including the latest on coronavirus.

Naked Scientists: Gene Editing, Furry Arteries and Wasps Nests Feb 09, 2020

Dr Chris Smith & the Naked Scientists present the hottest science news, and although late, they look at the science involved in celebrating Burns night, with a science ceilidh!

Dr Karl: Corona Virus, Electric Cars and Grand Solar Minimums Feb 07, 2020

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Karl.

Naked Scientists: Veganism, Climate and AI Cancer Screening Feb 02, 2020

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Dr Karl: Space trash! Space crash! Jan 30, 2020

Dr. Karl joins Rhod for conversation about all kinds of science.

Naked Scientists: What can we do about food waste? Jan 26, 2020

Find out the latest on the Coronavirus outbreak. Scientists recreate the voice of a mummy from 3,000 years ago, and why are so many people going to gaming bars? Plus a subject close to our stomachs - food waste. Why is there so much of it, and what can we do about it? With Dr Chris Smith.

Dr Karl: The Hockey Stick Climatologist Jan 23, 2020

Dr Karl is joined by Dr Michael Mann, American climatologist and geophysicist to talk to Rhod Sharp about climate change.

Naked Scientists: Climate change, diabetes and origami Jan 19, 2020

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss climate change, type 1 diabetes, packed lunches and origami.

How climate change affects food production, a new way to treat type 1 diabetes and origami Jan 19, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.

Dr. Karl: Eyesight, wind and colour Jan 16, 2020

Dr. Karl joins Rhod for conversation about all kinds of science.

A new virus, marathon running, and returning to the moon. Jan 12, 2020

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.

Dr Karl: Fossils, Magnetic Fields and Smart Phone AI Jan 10, 2020

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions,

Bianca Nogrady : Australian fires, dolphin snot and puffin tools Jan 02, 2020

Bianca Nogrady sits in for Dr Karl and talks about the fires in Australia, dolphin snot and puffins that use tools.

A trip down memory lane: science in 2019, month by month Dec 29, 2019

The Naked Scientist team look back on a year of sensational science bring us their favourite moments from 2019.

5 Live Science Christmas Special Dec 24, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with their Christmas Special, looking at how many miles you need to run to work off Christmas Dinner, and whether ear size could be used to track down Santa.

Is fat worse than sugar, and can you die of a broken heart? Dec 22, 2019

Chris Smith and The Naked Scientists tackle the science questions you've been sending in, including why the universe is expanding and how fast is it doing it; is fat worse than sugar; and can you really die of a broken heart?

Dr Petr: Speed of light, particles and memory Dec 19, 2019

It's relativity, particles and memory which tests the knowledge of Dr Petr Lebedev who stands in for Dr Karl and speaks to Rahul Tandon.

Lab-grown skin, avalanches and the sun's magnetic field Dec 15, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team talk to scientists growing new skin, what causes avalanches and how to survive them and new insights into our sun's magnetic field. The hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Dr. Karl Dec 12, 2019

What would a Martian look like?

Climate change, virtual reality gloves and the perfect hangover remedy? Dec 08, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team answer your questions and take a look at the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Including is a carbon neutral future even feasible? The team take a look at the new gloves that enable you to reach out and touch virtual reality. Can new organs be grown in a lab? Plus have scientists in India discovered the perfect hangover remedy.

Dr Karl: Baking Bread, Aqua Energy and Dried Cereal On Your Breakfast Bowl Dec 05, 2019

Dr Alice Motion joins Bianca Nogrady and Rhod to answer your science questions. They discuss why dried Weetabix is so hard to get off the bowl and a caller offers some bread glazing advice.

Glow Worms And Space Tourism Dec 01, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. They also answer your questions including how do glow worms glow? Why don't birds fall out of trees when they nod off? And will we see budget space tourism in the future?

Dr Karl: Carbon Capture, Micro-Plastics and Human Progression Nov 29, 2019

Bianca Nogrady joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

Dr Karl: Virtual Reality, Sharks and Hydrogen Cars Nov 21, 2019

Rhod is joined by Bianca Nogrady to answer your science questions, including bananas and antimatter, wetsuits and sharks and butterflies in your stomach.

Electricity, hiccups and the power of phenomics Nov 17, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team find out about the new solar material to give panels a boost, how hiccups evolved to help babies to learn, 3D TV coming to a screen near you, and are we on the brink of a revolution in medicine. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Dr Karl: The Moon, Particle Physics, and Quantum computers Nov 14, 2019

Why are some bits of the visible moon darker than others? What's the large hadron collider for? And what might quantum computers do for science?

Recycling Nov 10, 2019

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news and a special look at recycling.

Dr Karl: Carbon, Trees and Fizzy Drinks Nov 07, 2019

Dr Karl answers your science questions.

5 live Science Nov 03, 2019

What is A.I, why do some people hate coriander, and what's a panic attack?

Dr Karl Oct 31, 2019

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science questions about comet orbits, quantum encryption, long-distance radio reception and more.

5 live Science Oct 27, 2019

Chris Smith and The Naked Scientists report on the first all female spacewalk, an artificial leaf that soaks up CO2 and a new drug for fighting flu.

Dr Karl wonders if you can use the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity. Oct 24, 2019

Dr Karl answers your questions about using the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity, and whether or not we know when the next volcanic island will rise from the sea bed.

5 live Science Oct 20, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Dr Karl Oct 17, 2019

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl and dietitian Claire Collins, to take your science questions. Questions this week include; "what is the most nutritious way to prepare veg" and "do certain vegetables have different dietary values"?

5 Live Science Oct 13, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news, stories and analysis. Topics include the science of gene therapy and how whales talk to their babies.

Dr Karl Oct 11, 2019

Bianca Nogrady sits in for Dr Karl to answer your science questions with Rhod Sharp.

The Naked Scientists - Your Science Questions Answered Oct 06, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. In this week's edition, they answer questions including Who's fitter? A rugby player or a footballer? And Who's better at climbing? A spider or a gecko?

Dr. Karl: Geese, Lies and numbers Oct 03, 2019

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to take your science questions

5 live Science Sep 29, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news stories and analysis. Plus a special look into the science behind making glass. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Dr Karl & Rhod talk Space Sep 26, 2019

Dr Karl answers your questions on Space:

Where is the universe expanding into?

What's beyond it?

Why are some orbits different?

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl & Matt Parker Sep 26, 2019

A Night of Maths! Sign Geometry, Magnetic fields and why 6 is scared of 7...

5 Live Science Sep 22, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

5Live Science Sep 15, 2019

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from the Naked Scientists and Dr Karl.

5 Live Science – Sexually Transmitted Infections Under The Microscope Sep 15, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the team with the latest science news including the discovery of an earth like planet, seagulls with superbugs, and the animal that likes to play hide and seek.

Plus the current epidemic of sexually transmitted infections are put under the microscope.

Dr Karl: Light Years, Lymphoma & Lazing Sep 12, 2019

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer all of your science questions.

5 Live Science Sep 08, 2019

This week, the scientists tackle topics including why fridges are harder to open again after closing them, wiping smart phones, and how chocolate is affected by climate change.

Dr Karl: Gravity, AI & Pop Science Sep 05, 2019

Dr Karl joins Rhod and takes your questions on gravity, AI & pop science.

5 Live Science Sep 01, 2019

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from the Naked Scientists.

5 live Science Aug 25, 2019

Naked Scientist Adam Murphy and the team with the latest science news stories. This week they take a closer look at the internet - what it's doing to our computers, our wallets and ourselves.

5 live Science Aug 18, 2019

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, plus Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Dr Karl Aug 15, 2019

Dr Karl joins Dotun Adebayo to answer your science questions. This week: radiation, electrocution and distant galaxies

5 live Science Aug 11, 2019

This week Dr Chris is joined by nanoscientist Colm Durkan, astronomer Carolin Crawford, existential risk specialist Haydn Belfield and chemist Ljiljana Fruk for a romp through the latest science questions you've been sending in, including what's the Doomsday Clock, how massive is the largest star ever discovered, what's the threat from climate change, and what's a Parsec..."

Dr Karl Aug 08, 2019

Dr Karl and Professor Jason Sharples join Nomia Iqbal to answer your science questions

04/08/2019 Aug 04, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Today they hear about the scientists who've printed a 3d heart valve. Plus is the bleep test really a useful measure of fitness?

Dr Karl Aug 01, 2019

Dr Karl joins Nick Garnett to answer your science questions including whether moonlight is more powerful than wifi, and how to weigh astronauts in space.

The science of simulation Jul 28, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team delve into the science of computer simulation and ask whether we could be living in the Matrix. Could our reality have been created by a computer? Plus, we meet the people using computer simulation to improve our lives, from predicting the weather to understanding more about the human heart. Also, cancer drugs disguised as fat cells, how cigarette butts are harming our plants, and why canned laughter makes jokes funnier.

The Science of Simulation Jul 28, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the science of computer simulation. Plus cancer drugs in disguise, shark maps, and how canned laughter makes bad jokes funny.

Dr Karl Jul 25, 2019

Dr Karl and guests talk about space and the polar change

5 Live Science Jul 21, 2019

A special programme looking at the science behind the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Dr Karl Jul 18, 2019

Landing on the Moon versus landing on porridge

5 live Science Jul 14, 2019

Dr Chris Smith talks about smart insulin & untangling the science of Alzheimer's disease

5 Live Science with Dr. Chris Smith Jul 07, 2019

Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss whether we need more trees to help climate and change and if we have enough space for them, whether plants can 'think', if the future of hard-disk will be based on molecules and go to the edge of space in a balloon.

5 live Science Jun 30, 2019

Science news including a remote control for stem cells and a paper sensor which can tell you if meat is safe to eat. Plus the science of going deep underground.

Dr Karl Jun 27, 2019

The hottest science news, stories and analysis with Dr Karl

Naked Scientists - Extreme Cold Jun 23, 2019

Science news including the GM mosquito which can wipe out its own population and what causes asthma? Plus a special look at the science of extreme cold.

Dr Karl Jun 20, 2019

Rhod and Dr Karl discuss - Does Domestic Blindness Exist? Why does Junk Food Pack on the Weight?

Your Science Questions Answered Jun 16, 2019

The Naked Scientist team answer the science questions you've been sending in this month.

Dr Karl Jun 13, 2019

Rhod is alongside Dr Karl to discuss optical illusions, rare metals, and electric cars

Extreme Speed Jun 09, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news and breakthroughs. Plus a special look at the science behind extreme speed.

Rhod and Dr. Karl talk Starlink satellites, red wine & more. Jun 06, 2019

The hottest science news, stories and analysis with Dr Karl

Naked Scientists Jun 02, 2019

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, plus Dr Chris and Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Dr Karl May 30, 2019

Rhod and Dr Karl answer questions about red cars, the amazon and the universe.

Naked Scientists - Roads and Travel May 26, 2019

Join the Naked Scientists for a special hour all about roads and travel.

Dr Karl answers your science questions. May 23, 2019

Rhod and Dr Karl talk about autism, soil and harvest moons.

5 live Science May 19, 2019

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists discover the human microbiome, and attempt to explain the mysterious dark matter in our Universe.

Dr Karl May 16, 2019

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl from Up All Night.

5 Live Science with Dr. Chris Smith May 12, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team tackle the 100 year old technology help fight infections we can't currently treat, find out how biodegradable are biodegradable plastic bags, and a new way to make more lungs available for transplant surgery.

Dr Karl answers your science questions. May 09, 2019

What would happen if it only rained at night? And if we make efforts to stop climate change how long will it take to see the changes? Dr Karl has a go at answering these and other science questions.

5 live Science May 04, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team tackle the science questions you've been asking. Including: What do you do if you get pregnant in space? How do anti-depressants work? And how do we know how old planet earth is? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

5 live Science May 02, 2019

The hottest science news, stories and analysis with Dr Karl

The Naked Scientists Apr 28, 2019

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. This time, how cell transplants can boost wound and tissue repair, using caffeine to perk up solar panel performance, and energy efficient ways of cooking with a conscience.

5 live Science Apr 21, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team tackle discoveries and oddities with a team of experts in a special live show recorded at the Edinburgh Science Festival.

Dr Karl Apr 18, 2019

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl from Up All Night.

5 live Science Apr 14, 2019

Dr Chris Smith & the team discuss cancer killing immune systems, sharks with cameras, and the Space Twins.

Dr Karl Apr 11, 2019

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl from Up All Night.

5 live Science - Your Science Questions Answered Apr 07, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists answer your science questions. Including: is the sugar in fruit better than that in a donut? How do reflective jackets work? And why do bright lights make some people sneeze? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Dr Karl Apr 04, 2019

Rhod Sharp is joined by Dr Karl and oceanographer Dr Veronique Lago to answer questions.

5 live Science Mar 31, 2019

Dr Chris Smith and the team this week are sniffing out Parkinsons, travelling to Mars, and looking at the cutting edge of material science.

Dr Karl Mar 28, 2019

Dr Karl answers all your science questions with Rhod Sharp. This week discussing hurricanes, ageing and more.

5 live Science Mar 24, 2019

Chris Smith and Adam Murphy are in Paris for Hello Tomorrow Global Summit

Dr Karl Mar 21, 2019

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer more of your science questions. Topics covered this week include the Spring Equinox, 5G radiation and green flashes in the sky at sunset.

5 live Science Mar 16, 2019

Chris Berrow and the Naked Science team talk about a new way of tackling prostate cancer, keeping fruit fresher for longer and how scientists deal with calculations involving massive numbers.

Dr Karl: Could all the wind turbines in the world slow the rotation of the earth, and how do you cure Dotun's sore throat? Mar 14, 2019

Could all the wind turbines in the world slow the rotation of the earth? Could sounds from the past be retrieved from solid objects... and how do you cure Dotun's sore throat?

Zoo & A Mar 10, 2019

Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team answer your animal questions.

Dr Karl Mar 07, 2019

The hottest science news, stories and analysis with Dr Karl

5 live Science Mar 04, 2019

Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news. Plus the science behind running a marathon.

Dr Karl Feb 28, 2019

It's time to welcome DR. KARL to the show and after two weeks in Antarctica, he's back on terra warma in Sydney. We ponder why a popped balloon breaks into three pieces and discuss Huygens' Pendulums.

5 live Science Feb 24, 2019

Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Plus a celebration of the 150th birthday of the Periodic Table.

5 live Science Feb 17, 2019

It's Valentine's week and love is in the air. So what else could the Naked Scientists be exploring but pain, dating and mind control?

Dr Karl in Antarctica Feb 14, 2019

Some people head to warm climes when they go away for a few days. Dr Karl does the opposite. This week he is in Antarctica to answer your science questions, and is joined by glaciologist Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi and station leader at Casey Station, Chris MacMillian.

5 Live Science Feb 10, 2019

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, plus Dr Chris and Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Dr Karl Feb 07, 2019

Dr Karl answers your science questions alongside special guest Professor Claire Collins.

5 live Science Feb 03, 2019

The Naked Scientists look at a new type of male contraceptive that can be reversed, and were recently discovered ancient javelins ever thrown?

Dr Karl Jan 31, 2019

Dr Karl joins Rhod Sharp to answer your questions. This week history of the galaxy, world weather including polar vortex and how to store paint pots.

Dr Karl Jan 24, 2019

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer more of your science questions. Topics this week include climate change, planets and the energy expenditure of the common housefly.

5 live Science Jan 20, 2019

Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the week's science news, including: a way to turn cancer cells into fat cells, why coffee is at risk of extinction, and is the dark side of the moon really dark? Plus how microbes put food on our dinner plates.

Dr Karl Jan 17, 2019

Dr Karl answers your questions on glitter, super volcanoes and coconut oil.

5 live Science Jan 13, 2019

Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news. This week including the intelligent material that helps wounds heal, a phone app which detects drug overdoses, and how norovirus makes us unwell. Plus a look at how the human body regenerates itself, and why we get scars.

When legends collide: Rhod finally meets Dr Karl Jan 10, 2019

After 15 years of broadcasting together, Rhod Sharp and Dr Karl finally meet face to face during a special tour of the Royal Institution in London.

5 live Science Jan 06, 2019

Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team start the New Year with answers to more of your science questions.

Dr Karl Jan 03, 2019

Ultima Thule chat and why does it take meat longer to cool down than heat up? Also, is it true that pink salt is from the Himalayas?

Dr Karl Dec 27, 2018

Dr Karl answers your science questions

5 live Science - Christmas Survival Guide Dec 21, 2018

Dr. Chris Smith, Katie Haylor and the Naked Scientist team bring you a Christmas survival guide. Including the science of cooking the perfect turkey and roast potatoes, how much Christmas pudding would be enough to get you drunk, avoiding family festive feuds, and what makes the best worst cracker joke.

Dr Karl Dec 20, 2018

Science journalist, broadcaster and Up All Night regular Bianca Nogrady is joined by Professor of Astrophysics at Sydney University Geraint Lewis to answer your science and nature questions.

5 live Science Dec 16, 2018

Put on some safety goggles as Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Dr Karl Dec 13, 2018

Dr Karl answers your space questions and explains why the Moon has a dark side, why space is cold and talks driverless cars.

5 live Science Dec 09, 2018

Can we jet lag a cabbage? Does the surge in big internet data sharing bring big risks? Dr Chris Smith and the ‘Naked Scientists’ also discuss the microbial world and we go interstellar to infinity and beyond.

5 live Science Dec 09, 2018

The Naked Scientists explore modern and historic dentistry, the evolution of skin colour & an app that can tell you if you're anemic.

Dr Karl Dec 06, 2018

Dr Karl answers your questions on all things science.

5 live Science Dec 02, 2018

Put on some safety goggles as Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist answer your science questions. Featuring: Are plastics now in the fish we're eating? Can electrical devices affect your fertility? And will robots take over our jobs thanks to the development of artificial intelligence?

Dr Karl Nov 29, 2018

Dr Karl answers questions on movement in space and car headlights.

5 live Science Nov 25, 2018

Chris Smith and the science team answer your questions.

Dr Karl Nov 22, 2018

Dr Karl answers questions on rainbows

5 Live Science Nov 18, 2018

Blood tests that detect cancer, why the kilogram is changing, and a look at modern manufacturing

Dr Karl Nov 15, 2018

Dr Karl discusses the extraction of Geothermal energy.

5 live Science Nov 11, 2018

How being a morning person can reduce a risk of cancer, using drones and AI to check ocean health, and how science from WW1 is helping people with brain injuries today. Plus the science of samba, what makes a good dancer?

Dr Karl Nov 08, 2018

DR KARL discusses whether human saliva is a good cleaning agent? Also, are perpetual motion vehicles a realistic possibility and is thorium a cleaner alternative to nuclear power?

5 live Science Nov 04, 2018

The Naked Scientists answer your science questions, including whether science can help us quit our vices, do animals have accents, and how big can a planet get? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Dr Karl Nov 01, 2018

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions on the carbon cost of electric vehicles and space windmills.

The Naked Scientists: Georgia Mills has the latest from the world of science Oct 28, 2018

Georgia Mills from the Naked Scientists looks at what happens to fish when coral reefs die, how glowing lungs might help fight hospital infections, and catalysts - the invisible substances which help keep the world running.

Dr Karl Oct 25, 2018

While Dr Karl enjoys his holiday, Rhod is joined by science journalist and broadcaster Bianca Nogrady and Dr. Alice Williamson who is a chemist, lecturer and science communicator based at The University of Sydney. Topics include 3D photography, gluing magnets and the difference between male and female birds.

5 Live Science Oct 21, 2018

Georgia Mills and the team answer your questions

Dr Karl Oct 18, 2018

Rhod is joined by a couple of old hands who can answer your questions; namely freelance science journalist, broadcaster and author Bianca Nogrady and Dr Alice Williamson who is a chemist, lecturer and science communicator based at The University of Sydney

Dr Karl Oct 11, 2018

Dr Karl and his guests discuss diets and health.

5 live Science Oct 06, 2018

Chris Smith and the science team answer your questions

Dr Karl Oct 04, 2018

Dr Karl discusses the end of the world and convergent evolution.

5 live Science Sep 30, 2018

This week's science news with Dr Chris Smith and the 5 live Science Team.

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod wonder if water is blue, why from some angles glass looks green, & the benefits or otherwise of lightboxes Sep 27, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod describe whether water is blue, why from some angles glass looks green, and the benefits or otherwise of lightboxes

5 Live Science - Biomimicry Sep 16, 2018

The week’s science news including: a new device to measure your body clock, what chimps can tell us about teamwork, and how red alert signals spread through plants when something starts to eat them. Plus a look at biomimicry, and how scientists borrow from biology to look to the future.

Dr Karl Sep 13, 2018

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer more of your science questions. This weeks subjects include wildlife extinctions, tinnitus and hurricanes

Chris Smith and the team have answers to your recent questions Sep 08, 2018

This week Chris Smith and the 5 Live Science team are answering the questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Including: why has hay fever been so bad this year, what causes motion sickness, and what's the best way to deal with a jelly fish sting?

5 Live Science Sep 02, 2018

The Naked Scientists investigate an interesting ice cream flavour.

Dr Karl Aug 30, 2018

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer more of your science questions.

5 Live Science Aug 26, 2018

Join the Naked Scientists as they take a punt down the river Cam

Dr Karl Aug 23, 2018

Can science stop a hangover? And other listener questions.

5 live Science Aug 18, 2018

Let's join the NAKED SCIENTISTS to see what's been igniting their bunsen burners recently

Dr Karl Aug 16, 2018

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer more of your science questions.

5 live Science Aug 12, 2018

Anti-obesity pill, a probe destined for the sun, and the medicinal side of cannabis

Dr Karl Aug 09, 2018

Dr Karl is back from his break and joins Rhod to answer more of your science questions.

5 live Science Aug 05, 2018

Chris Smith and the team look at growing lungs in a lab, hyperloops and how to keep elephants off farms.

5 live Science Jul 29, 2018

5 live Science meet a woman who made history 40 years ago simply by being born

Dr Karl Jul 26, 2018

While Dr Karl is away, Rhod is joined by science journalist and author Bianca Nogrady and Dr. Alice Williamson from the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

5 live Science Jul 22, 2018

The latest science news featuring, a new type of painkiller that lasts 3 months, how cosmic rays can identify radioactive waste and a robot that can teach itself chemistry.

5 live Science Jul 15, 2018

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists explore a surprising new way to fight cancer, a virtual cure for fear of heights and more.

Dr Karl Jul 12, 2018

In Dr Karl's absence Rhod is joined by science journalist and author Bianca Nogrady and Dr. Alice Williamson from the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

5 live Science Jul 08, 2018

The Naked Scientists tackle your questions. They're asked if you can train your goldfish? Also, does light weigh anything?

Dr Karl Jul 05, 2018

Dr Karl answers your science questions.

Dr Karl Jun 28, 2018

Dr Karl answers your science questions including biomass, cancer cells and jet fuel.

5 live Science Jun 23, 2018

Does marriage affect your mortality rate and what 800 million tweets reveal about human moods? The 5 live Science Team investigate.

Dr Karl Jun 21, 2018

Dr Karl answers questions on the universe, plasma, 5G and much more.

5 live Science Jun 17, 2018

This week's science news with Dr Chris Smith and the 5 live Science Team.

Dr Karl Jun 14, 2018

Will we ever find life on other planets? Can Spiders have shells? And a jumping bean mystery.

Dr Karl joins Dr Johnny to answer questions from curious callers.

5 live Science Jun 10, 2018

This week's science news with Dr Chris Smith and the 5 live Science Team

Dr Karl science phone-in Jun 07, 2018

Dr Karl answers your science questions and discusses cockroach milk,volcanic activity and coronal mass ejection.

5 live Science Jun 03, 2018

This week's science news, including: How a big circle of friends could help with dementia, an unusual picture of Pluto, and a new hair dye based on blackcurrants. Plus, allergies and how a team of scientists are curing people of previously lethal nut reactions.

Leaving Planet Earth Jun 01, 2018

Izzie Clarke from the Naked Scientists looks into the science of leaving planet Earth.

She also experiences some of the g-forces that astronauts go through to get into orbit.

Dr. Karl May 31, 2018

How did Newton work out the weight of the Earth? How did Einstein predict that rays of light would be bent by the Sun? And do squirrels spontaneously combust. Dr Karl answers the questions of curious callers.

Dr Karl May 24, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions, including how does Australia handle water shortages, is time variable, and why can one listener hear his neighbour's ultrasonic cat repellent device?

Water May 20, 2018

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the week's science news including: a possible cure for the common cold, the latest on the climate crisis, and the science of snuggles.

Plus a special look at water and making sure we don't run out.

Dr Karl May 17, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Professor Geordie Williamson, and discuss the Yanny/Laurel audio debate

The Naked Scientists answer your questions May 13, 2018

The Naked Scientists answer your questions, looking at whether nanobots will be able to destroy the world, can food allergies be inherited and are ants telepathic?

Dr Karl May 10, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions.

5 live Science May 06, 2018

Georgia Mills & the Naked Scientists with the latest science news.

Dr Karl May 03, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions, including understanding plastic clothes pegs, are taller people more intelligent and pixels.

5 live Science Apr 29, 2018

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news, including 65 years of DNA, what marathon running does to your body, and the science of smell.

Dr Karl Apr 26, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Alfonso Ballestas-Barrientos and Tracey Ann-Palmer. This week : producing hydrogen from water, and encouraging youngsters into studying science.

5 live Science Apr 22, 2018

Chris Smith sinks his teeth into the science of what tickles your tastebuds.

Dr Karl Apr 19, 2018

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions, including whether the Voyager spacecraft eventually become stationary? And why do red plastic pegs seem to break before other colours?

5 live Science Apr 15, 2018

Georgia Mills and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news, including early human migration, a potential treatment for the common cold, and what do social media companies really know about us?

Dr Karl Apr 12, 2018

Dr Karl explains how people can get sick from smoking marijuana, he also explores computer processing power and find out what is best way to thread a needle? He is joined in the studio by Riti Mann and Alexander Solntsev from University of Technology Sydney.

5 live Science Apr 08, 2018

Georgia MIlls talks blacks holes and genetic testing.

Dr Karl Apr 05, 2018

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions.

5 live Science Apr 01, 2018

Georgia Mills examines the science of sound, and how we hear. Including how the brain processes sound, how a blind person can 'see' with sound, and how science can treat deafness.

Dr Karl Mar 29, 2018

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions. This week; dangerous particles in plastic bottles, anti-biotics and global warming in Australia.

Stephen Hawking Mar 25, 2018

In a special episode, the 5 live Science team remember Stephen Hawking, featuring tributes and memories of his life and work.

Dr Karl Mar 22, 2018

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions.

5 live science Mar 18, 2018

Dr Chris Smith and the team discuss the latest science stories with a focus this week on computers.

Dr Karl Mar 15, 2018

Richard Foster is joined by Dr Karl and dietitian Professor Claire Collins to answer your questions, including is getting fat inevitable as you age, how to tackle gastritis and what does the gall bladder do. Plus, memories of Stephen Hawking.

5 live Science Mar 11, 2018

This week Naked Scientist Chris Smith looks into the science questions you've been sending in, including what's the tallest possible building? Are underground cities where we will be living in future? What can we do if an asteroid ends up on an earth bound course? Download the podcast: bbc.co.uk/podcasts/5live

Dr Karl Mar 08, 2018

Dr Karl and friends answer your questions including whether there are there any stars outside galaxies on their own? What are pathogens? And can you cook fish in the dishwasher?

5 live Science Mar 04, 2018

Is measuring your blood pressure at home better than getting a doctor to do it? Also, is there life on Mars?

Dr Karl Mar 01, 2018

Dr Karl talks diabetes, wind farm blades and the consequences of holding your breath.

Dr Karl Feb 22, 2018

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions. This week, they discuss Parkinson's disease, mosquito bites and more.

5 live Science Feb 18, 2018

The Naked Scientists answer your science questions.

Dr Karl Feb 15, 2018

This week Dr Karl answers your science questions and explains how lightning killed 68 dairy cows in Dorrigo in 2005.

5 live Science Feb 11, 2018

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your Bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. This week: rockets, cockroaches, vaping and the problem with plastic.

5 live Science Feb 04, 2018

A potential new way to treat strokes and a killer whale using its blowhole to talk human.

5 live Science Jan 28, 2018

Two monkeys were successfully cloned this week. Are humans next? Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists explain everything you need to know.

Dr. Karl Jan 25, 2018

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions. They discuss the origins of litmus paper and ponders if it is possible to create a magnetic field on a planet?

5 live Science Jan 21, 2018

In this edition, the Naked Scientists ask; Can we pick up cancer from a blood test? How does flu work? They also take a look at crabs that drum to attract a mate, plus a look at how the perfect poison is made.

Dr. Karl Jan 18, 2018

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your questions on topics like using out of service escalators; how light travels; the properties of titanium, and more.

5 live Science Jan 14, 2018

Can mantis shrimp really kick through glass? What happens inside a black hole? And can your genes lead you to your perfect match? The Naked Scientist settle the debates.

Dr Karl Jan 11, 2018

Dr Karl answers your science questions.

5 live Science Jan 07, 2018

The Naked Scientists look back at the best science of 2017

5 live Science Dec 24, 2017

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Georgia Mills bring you a festive edition of 5 live Science.

Dr. Karl Dec 21, 2017

Rhod and Dr Karl answer all your science questions, from how ABS braking systems work, to whether or not the Thylacine - the Tasmanian Tiger - really existed.

5 live Science Dec 17, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists review the latest science news and breakthroughs. Under the microscope this week: A breakthrough in the treatment of Huntington's disease, a fossilised tick from a dinosaur, strange radio signals from far away in space and the science of Star Wars.

Dr Karl Dec 14, 2017

Rhod and Dr.Karl discuss the night's much-anticipated meteor shower.

5 live Science Dec 10, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists review the latest science news and breakthroughs. Under the microscope this week: new evidence linking London's air and stunted growth in the city's developing babies and how falcons are teaching us to fight badly behaved drones. Plus we all know the problems of fake news, but what can be done to stamp out fake science?

Dr Karl Dec 07, 2017

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science including: Stonehenge's purpose, is the cricket "snicko" flawed and what was the nativity star

5 Live Science Dec 03, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists answer your questions about pointy mountains and herds of dinosaurs.

Dr Karl Nov 30, 2017

In Dr Karl's absence, Rhod is joined by Jessica Bloom and Bianca Nogrady.

5 Live Science Nov 26, 2017

The Naked Scientists are looking at the latest ageing research

5 Live Science Nov 19, 2017

Chris Smith investigates the rise of antibiotic resistance.

Dr Karl Nov 16, 2017

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including does a white cricket ball behave differently when thrown? Should we be cautious about fad gluten-free diets? As well as more on the opening of freezer doors.

5 live Science Nov 12, 2017

Chris Smith asks why do food allergies clear up after a course of antibiotics and can protein meals stave off the munchies?

Dr Karl Nov 09, 2017

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your science questions. This week they discuss core body temperature, reverse swing in cricket and space elevators.

5 live Science Nov 05, 2017

Naked Scientists, Chris Smith and Georgia Mills reveal why bacteria in your gut might control whether you recover from cancer. Plus we model the aftermath of the meteor that finished off the dinosaurs and get under the skin of electronic tattoos.

Dr Karl Nov 02, 2017

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your science questions. This week they explore how a Moonbow is made and why fridge doors sometimes refuse to open.

5 live Science Oct 29, 2017

Naked Scientists, Georgia Mills and Issy Clarke get ready for Halloween by finding out if bats are actually blind and more plausible explanations for zombies, vampires, werewolves and haunted houses.

Dr Karl Oct 26, 2017

Dr Karl joins Nick Garnett to discuss uranium binoculars, how twins can age at different rates, and could shrink rays ever become science fact.

5 live Science Oct 22, 2017

Naked Scientists, Chris Smith Georgia Mills get answers to the seven biggest questions on artificial intelligence. Find out how it works, whether it will fundamentally change the world and what it means for your job.

5 live Science Oct 15, 2017

Chris Smith, Georgia Mills and the Naked Scientists present the latest science news and breakthroughs.

Find out how an injection of cholesterol could reduce a heart attack's damage, how our brains discern voices and why the lights in your house might replace your Wi-Fi.

5 live Science Oct 08, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists find out how exercise on your terms can stave off junk food cravings and why spacecraft engineers helped design your next packet of crisps. Plus, find out who won this year's Nobel Prize for Chemistry, Physics and Physiology, and why. Download the podcast for part two featuring the latest breakthroughs on replacement retinas and how work to create an artificial pancreas could be a game changer in the fight against diabetes. bbc.co.uk/podcasts/5live.

Dr Karl & Bill Nye Oct 05, 2017

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Bill Nye the Science Guy to discuss terraforming Mars, the possibility of a lift to the Moon, and the threat of rocks from outer space

5live Science Oct 01, 2017

Dr Kris Smith and the team answer your science questions.

Science Phone-In Sep 28, 2017

Science journalist Bianca Nogrady and astrophysicist Dr Katie Mack answer your science questions.

5 Live Science Sep 24, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist explore a potential new therapy for Multiple Sclerosis and last data from Cassini as it plunged into Saturn. In addition, we get to the bottom of how and why electric eels jump out and shock people and animals. Plus, can memories be faked and why are some sports can be linked with memory loss? Find out all this as well as the latest discovery on climate change. Download the podcast: bbc.co.uk/podcasts/5live

Science Phone-In Sep 21, 2017

We're looking at the world of science and nature for the next hour in the company of science journalist Bianca Nogrady and astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack.

5Live Science Sep 17, 2017

The hottest science news, stories and analysis with Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists

5 live Science Sep 10, 2017

Chris Smith and Kat Arney tackle: superbugs, Jupiter, and why your sense of smell might be better than you thought.

Science Phone-In Sep 07, 2017

Science Journalist Bianca Nogrady and Astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith answer your questions on the science phone-in. Topics discussed include the making of a hurricane and automation in the new age.

5 Live Science Sep 03, 2017

Naked Scientist, Chris Smith and a panel of top scientists answer you questions including: will an artificial intelligence take over the world? Why do smaller dogs live longer than larger ones? And why do some people get hay fever and others don't?

Joining Chris to answer these are; University of Cambridge stem cell biologist Sarah Harrison statistician, Simon White and mental health researcher Olivia Remes. Plus AI entrepreneur, Peter Clarke.

Dr Karl Aug 31, 2017

Dr Karls answers questions about moon phases, NASA's record on the Voyager space probe, and hydrogen cars.

5 live Science Aug 27, 2017

Today we explore the ageing process and the fresh claim that bacteria in our gut could hold the key to ageing with fewer of the health problems that come with it.

Discover how humans had been using trigonometry before Pythagoras came up with his now, textbook formula. And could robot killers be on the way? Experts are raising fears about the rapid evolution of AI and robotics and are calling for the technology to be banned. We find out precisely why. And finally, can science save the human race from the kinds of catastrophic disasters insurers dread the most?

Dr. Karl Aug 24, 2017

Dr. Karl takes your questions.

5 live Science Aug 20, 2017

The Naked Scientists' Chris Smith finds out how to fix cells with the wrong number of chromosomes, how birds use magnetism to navigate and meets a pioneer in the development of the mobile phone. Plus a trip to outer space with the scientists trying to get our first glimpse of a black hole.

Dr Karl Aug 17, 2017

Dr Karl is joined by wildlife forensic scientist Rebecca Johnson and entomologist Bryan Lessard. They discuss the decline of bees and why do midges bite?

5 live Science Aug 13, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists find out what it takes to make the immune system attack cancer, how goldfish produce alcohol and how scientists are using bacteria to clean up nuclear waste. Plus news on the latest research and breakthroughs.

5 live Science Aug 10, 2017

The hottest science news, stories and analysis with Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists

Dr Karl Aug 10, 2017

Dr Karl answers your questions on batteries, algebra, & the possibility of planet Nibiru

Dr Karl Aug 03, 2017

Dr Karl answers questions on human evolution, electric vehicles and seeing underwater

Dr Karl Jul 27, 2017

Dr Karl joins Rhod to discuss why are all the craters on the moon round, how MRI scanners work, and just how clever are crows?

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists Jul 23, 2017

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss how science can help you cope with anxiety, and how Australian scientists are using drones to give wales a health check.

Dr Karl Jul 20, 2017

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

5live Science Jul 16, 2017

In this weeks podcast...stairs that can help you to walk up them, a laboratory creating green spider silk, a drug to prevent Zika virus damaging developing baby's. Plus we continue our month of special programmes focusing on the sea, this week we look at coral reefs and how scientist track life under water.

Dr Karl Jul 13, 2017

Dr. Karl answers your weird and wonderful science questions, including how the weather works.

Sand Castles and Beach Science Jul 09, 2017

The Naked Scientists feature the week's science news including how training your brain could keep Alzheimer's at bay, an anti cancer vaccine that targets melanoma. Plus the science of building sand castles, and how scientists are tackling oil spills on the beach.

Dr Karl is joined by Professor Stephen Bartlett, a theoretical Quantum Physicist. Jul 06, 2017

Dr Karl is joined by Professor Stephen Bartlett, a theoretical Quantum Physicist.

5 live Science Jul 03, 2017

The Naked Scientists discuss heatwaves, climate change and cyber security

5 live Science Jul 02, 2017

The Naked Scientists discuss fake news, bird song and robotics.

Dr Karl Jun 22, 2017

Dr. Karl answers your weird and wonderful science questions, including where does the water in a human body go after they die?

5 live Science Jun 18, 2017

Extreme cardiology is at the heart of this week's programme.

The Naked Scientists discover what happens to the hearts of NASA's astronauts in orbit, how crocodiles can hold their breath underwater for 8 hours, why exercise is a miracle pill, and a new technique to cut heart attack rates by half.

5 live Science Jun 11, 2017

The Naked Scientists answer another set of your science questions.

Dr Karl Jun 08, 2017

Dr Karl joins Dotun to field listeners science questions

5 live Science Jun 05, 2017

The Naked Scientists bring you the latest science news. Also, is maths the language of the universe?

Dr Karl Jun 01, 2017

Dr Karl joins Dotun to answer your science questions.

5 live Science May 28, 2017

Georgia Mills turns back the clock and asks 'how did life begin?'

5 live Science May 21, 2017

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team tackle questions sent in by you. Such as - why do mints make your mouth feel cold?

Dr Karl May 18, 2017

Dr Karl on why the night sky is so bright, how mobile phone networks find you and the difference between cats and dogs.

5 live Science May 14, 2017

Georgia Mills with the latest science breakthroughs, including lava in space, how getting a good nights sleep can help with pain and do cats really like milk?

Dr Karl answers your science questions May 11, 2017

Dr Karl answers your science questions including whether you can you eat 14 year old marmalade and if it's possible to drive an F1 car upside down on the roof of a road tunnel.

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the science of fake news, and how planets are formed. May 10, 2017

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the science of fake news, and how planets are formed.

5 live Science May 07, 2017

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

5 live Science Apr 30, 2017

Kat Arney examines the latest research for treating cancer.

5 live Science Apr 23, 2017

Science breakthroughs, plus how stem cells are turned into brain cells to treat conditions like Parkinson's disease.

Should I Sequence My Genes? Apr 16, 2017

The Naked Scientists ask "Should I sequence my genes?"

Dr Karl answers your science questions Apr 13, 2017

Dr Karl answers your science questions. From April 6th 2017

Dr Karl Apr 13, 2017

Dr Karl answers your science questions. From 30th March 2017

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions. Apr 13, 2017

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

5 Live Science Apr 09, 2017

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

5 Live Science Apr 02, 2017

Chris Smith asks whether an abundance of facial hair makes a man more fertile and why does eating something cold cause a headache?

5 Live Science Mar 25, 2017

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

Dr Karl Mar 23, 2017

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions. This week's topics include comets, fizzy drink bottles and the aerodynamics of cars.

5 live Science Mar 19, 2017

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

Dr Karl Mar 16, 2017

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer all your science questions, including the multiple mysteries of black holes and the science of ultra running. This week they're joined by a very special guest, the astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey Smith.

5 live Science Mar 12, 2017

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

5 live Science Mar 05, 2017

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Dr Karl Mar 02, 2017

What would happen if the earth stopped spinning and should you complete your course of antibiotics?

5 live Science Feb 26, 2017

The week's science news and an in-depth look at the treatment of HIV.

Dr Karl Feb 23, 2017

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss how to convert renewable energy to hydrogen power. Can you really fit the world's population onto the Isle of Wight, and what's the science behind multitasking?

5 live Science Feb 19, 2017

Dr Chris Smith and team present 5 live Science.

Dr Karl Feb 16, 2017

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss why hair goes grey and whether it can be stopped, what is inertia and why is so little understood about it, and are we trying too hard to discover a unifying theory when the answer is really simple?

5 Live Science Feb 12, 2017

Optogenetics - how scientists are using light to control the brain.

Dr Karl Feb 09, 2017

Rhod and Dr Karl are joined by Clare Collins, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, to discuss the science stories of the week.

5 Live Science Feb 05, 2017

Grayha Jackson and the Naked Scientists with this week's science news, and they also ask, "Are we alone in the Universe?"

Dr Karl Feb 02, 2017

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions on photographic memory, the biology of snoring, and whether animals' ears and noses get bigger as they age.

5 live Science Jan 28, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the week's science news.

Dr Karl Jan 26, 2017

This week Rhod and Karl talk about cryogenics and building muscle.

5 live Science Jan 22, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the week's science news, plus the science of laughter and can robots learn to tell jokes?

Doctor Karl Jan 19, 2017

This week Rhod and Karl discuss Tennis and Lightning.

5 live Science Jan 15, 2017

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists answer more of your science questions.

Dr Karl Jan 05, 2017

Rhod and Dr Karl discuss global warming, astronomy and black holes. Plus more science questions posed by 5live listeners

Dr Karl: Futureproofing Dec 29, 2016

Dr Karl is on holiday so Bianca Nogrady, who is a science journalist and author and Dr Alice Williamson from the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney join Rhod Sharp.

5 live Science Dec 25, 2016

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Jessica Bloom and Bianca Nogrady stand in for Dr Karl, answering your questions about the weird and wonderful world of science. Dec 22, 2016

Jessica Bloom and Bianca Nogrady, answering your science questions.

5 live Science Dec 11, 2016

CHRIS SMITH with the latest breakthroughs in science. Is the snooper's charter making us safer or endangering our liberty?

Dr Karl: Not Dr Karl. It's all gone a bit Quantum Dec 08, 2016

Jessica Bloom and Bianca Nogrady stand in for Dr Karl. They discuss astrophysics, quantum effects, the Higgs Field and ancient calendars.

5 Live Science Dec 04, 2016

The hottest science news, stories and analysis

Dr Karl Dec 01, 2016

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl, Michael Marshall and author Ruben Meerman to discuss big science myths and critical thinking.

5 live science Nov 27, 2016

The hottest science news, stories and analysis

5 live Science Nov 20, 2016

Navigation through space, tracking trousers and are we ready for driverless cars?

5 live Science Nov 13, 2016

The Naked Scientists detail the hottest science news stories

Dr Karl Nov 10, 2016

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to talk about "earworms" and the world's oldest vertebrate.

Dr Karl Nov 03, 2016

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl and Professor Michael Biercuk to discuss all things quantum

5 live Science Oct 30, 2016

Chris Smith & Cat Arney with the latest science news

Dr Karl Oct 27, 2016

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to talk jet lag, cats and The Breakthrough Listen project

5 Live Science Oct 23, 2016

Scientists create mouse eggs from stem cells. Plus the week's science news.

5 live Science Oct 16, 2016

The Naked Scientist's Chris Smith examines how scientists are editing the genome, how Haiti is being affected by cholera and should you get into an ice bath after exercise?

5 live Science Oct 09, 2016

Naked Scientist's Chris Smith with the hottest science news stories and analysis. Including a new drug for lung cancer and do your genes decide what you eat?

Dr Karl Oct 06, 2016

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer questions on comets, relativity and tea through a straw

5 live Science Oct 02, 2016

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists provide a little light entertainment, and explain how scientists are using light to change our world.

Dr Karl Sep 29, 2016

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer questions on the Ig Nobel Prize and Junk DNA.

5 live Science Sep 25, 2016

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the findings sent back from the Gaia spacecraft as scientists get their first sight of what it has discovered.

5 live Science 18 Sep 16 Sep 18, 2016

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

Dr Karl Sep 15, 2016

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions

5 live Science Sep 11, 2016

Kat Arney and the Naked Scientists tackle the questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Dr Karl Sep 08, 2016

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer questions about the threat from meteoroids, sonic booms and burning rubbish for power.

5 live Science: Animation Sep 04, 2016

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists go behind the scenes and explore the world of animation. Plus the week's science news.

Dr Karl Sep 01, 2016

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions on the science of dusk and why we have time zones.

Dr Karl Aug 25, 2016

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions on space travel, distant suns and washing up.

5 live Science Aug 20, 2016

Georgia and Connie investigate psychoactive substances.

5 Live Science Aug 13, 2016

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

5 live Science Aug 06, 2016

Latest science news including a breakthrough in the fight against the Zika virus, a new study into female fertility, and how scientists are developing materials that can cope with extreme temperatures.

5 live Science Jul 30, 2016

Chris Smith and Kat Arney take a look at this week's leading science breakthroughs including how drug tests will be concluded at the Rio Olympics; tomatoes that defend themselves from parasites; how people are getting taller; and an in-depth look into the future of the fuels that power our cars.

5 live Science Jul 26, 2016

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they answer the science questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

5 live Science Jul 16, 2016

Kat Arney and the Naked Scientist team look for wildlife in the urban jungle.

Dr Karl Jul 14, 2016

Dr Karl discusses the loudest sound in the world and why it would kill you. Why is the night sky dark in spite of all the stars, and are there really roads where cars roll uphill?

5 live Science Jul 09, 2016

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they answer the science questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Dr Karl Jul 07, 2016

Dr Karl answers all your science based questions with Rhod Sharp

Science & Stress 28th May 2016 Jul 06, 2016

Graihagh Jackson and the Naked Scientists explore how scientists are tackling stress. What happens when you start to worry?

Naked Scientists with the week's hottest science stories Jul 02, 2016

Naked Scientists with the week's hottest science stories

Dr Karl Jun 30, 2016

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

The Spider Silk Violin Jun 25, 2016

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at this week's breaking science news stories - including a spider silk violin.

Dr Karl Jun 23, 2016

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including could our universe be the inside of a black hole, which itself is in another universe and which itself is the inside of another black hole, continuing ad infinitum?

The Future of the Prosthetics Industry Jun 19, 2016

As the robotic prosthetics industry advances, some experts are predicting a future of ‘prosthetic envy’. Has this day arrived already? 5 live’s Sam Clack investigates…

What happens during a post-mortem? Jun 18, 2016

Pathologist Dr Alison Cluroe talks Dr Chris Smith through a post-mortem

What happens during a post-mortem? Jun 16, 2016

Pathologist Dr Alison Cluroe talks Adrian Chiles and Dr Chris Smith through a post-mortem

Dr Karl Jun 16, 2016

Dr Karl explains to Dr Rahul how magnets work, what happened to the Philae probe which landed on a comet, and why soft-top cars are less safe than ordinary vehicles in a thunderstorm.

Chris Smith and Georgia Mills look at the heart, and how you can protect it. Jun 13, 2016

Chris Smith and Georgia Mills look at the heart, and how you can protect it.

Dr Karl Jun 09, 2016

Dr Karl & Professor Geraint Lewis talk about the universe

5 live science Jun 04, 2016

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at how salt is affecting our health.

Dr Karl Jun 02, 2016

Dr Karl explains how to make a cloud in your mouth. Binary moons and the universe are also discussed.

5 live Science May 21, 2016

Why one in ten adults might have ADHD and evidence of tsunamis on Mars.

Dr Karl May 19, 2016

How did Cornelis Drebbel's submersible stay below the waves in the 1620s? Dr Karl has some thoughts. And why does Dr K have 2 dishwashers?

Phosphorous Shortage May 14, 2016

Kat Arney and the Naked Scientists examine how science could stop the world's looming phosphorous shortage. Plus the week's science news.

The Naked Scientist May 07, 2016

How Nano Bots are delivering medicine to specific parts of the body, the science of shipping & what's a planetary transit?

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your science questions. May 05, 2016

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including the early signs of prostate cancer, the future of wifi -- and whether there'll ever be a full cure for AIDS.

5 live Science Apr 30, 2016

Georgia Mills from the Naked Scientists investigates the world of criminology.

Dr Karl April 28th 2016 Apr 28, 2016

Dr Karl is joined by Dr Chris, otherwise known as 5 live's Naked Scientist, and they're answering questions about quantum physics -- and why honey makes frosted glass go clear.

5 live Science Apr 23, 2016

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss how testostorone turns arteries to bone and whether you're really lactose intolerant. Plus answers to your science questions.

Dr Karl Apr 21, 2016

Why does plaque stick to the inside of blood vessels? Do trucks get a benefit from slip streaming each other? And why the question of what makes helium create the high-pitched-voice effect is more complicated than you think.

5 live Science Apr 16, 2016

How LSD affects the brain and the science of animal conservation.

Dr Karl - the physics of riding a bike and fun with quantum phenomena Apr 14, 2016

Dr Karl answers your questions on the physics of riding a bike and fun with quantum phenomena

5 live Science Apr 09, 2016

Kat Arney and the Naked Scientists take a trip down memory lane. How does the brain store thoughts? Plus the week's science news.

Dr. Karl Apr 07, 2016

Dr. Karl answers your weird and wonderful science questions.

5 Live Science Apr 02, 2016

Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists answer the questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks

Dr Karl Mar 31, 2016

Dr Karl answers all your weird and wonderful questions about the world of science.

5 live Science Mar 26, 2016

Graihagh Jackson and the Naked Scientists discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Could a robot do your job?

Dr Karl Mar 24, 2016

The expanding universe and how our mothers affect our eating habits.

5 Live Science Mar 19, 2016

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists present their A to Zika of emerging infection. Plus the week's developments in science.

Cambridge Science Festival Mar 12, 2016

Chris Smith and Chris Berrow pit two teams of boffins against each other as they demonstrate their scientific discoveries. Recorded at the Cambridge Science Festival in the Cambridge Science Centre.

Dr Karl Mar 10, 2016

Are there different types of hot weather? How close are rainbows when we observe them? And how long would it take to drive to the Moon?

5 live Science Mar 05, 2016

The Naked Scientists look at a touch sensitive soft skin for robots and ask 'Do cats really land on their feet'?

Your Science Questions Answered Mar 04, 2016

Join Chris Smith and Kat Arney as they tackle the science questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Dr Karl & Professor Clare Collins Mar 03, 2016

Professor Clare Collins joins Dr Karl to answer your diet questions

Dr Karl Feb 25, 2016

What would happen if you threw an apple out of the ISS? Are itches just our imagination?

5 live Science Feb 20, 2016

The Naked Scientists look at dramatic new cancer treatment results, do we have more bacterial than human cells in our bodies and how bees are coping with the cold.

Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith stands in for Dr. Karl Feb 18, 2016

Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith stands in for Dr. Karl to answer science questions

5 live Science: Valentines: 13 Feb 16 Feb 13, 2016

Georgia Mills and Khalil Thirlaway look at the science of romance and love.

Dr Karl Feb 11, 2016

What are gravitational waves and would their discovery be the biggest of the decade in Physics? And do weather conditions affect mobile phone signals.

Food For Thought Feb 06, 2016

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at how food gets from the field to your fork. Plus 'bed bugs' are biting back, and the week's science news.

Dr Karl Feb 04, 2016

Does snow evaporate even at freezing temperatures? Could the black hole at the centre of our galaxy ever go into a quasar phase? And why do cats open their mouths to smell.

5 live Science Jan 30, 2016

Chris Smith and the team look at the week's science news including how seagrass might keep the world fed in future and why sixteen whales beached themselves across Europe. The team also go inside the science of a Black Hole.

Dr Karl Jan 28, 2016

Do sunglasses impede cricketers in the field? Is toast better with stale bread? And why might a bucket of boiling water freeze faster when put outside than a bucket at room temperature?

Hibernation Jan 23, 2016

How animals and plants hibernate. Plus how scientists are protecting the public from high-pitched sounds.

Dr Karl Jan 21, 2016

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, plus Dr Chris and Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

5 live Science Jan 16, 2016

Chris Smith and the team look at the week's science news including a new therapy for leukemia, a massive deep space explosion & whether detoxing really works.

Dr Karl Jan 14, 2016

Dr Karl answers your science questions.

5 Live Science Jan 09, 2016

What makes you, you? Join Graihagh Jackson as she asks what makes us unique, and why some people (like her brother) have a six pack, and she doesn't.

Dr Karl: Perplexing Googolplexes Jan 07, 2016

"If a Googol is the number one followed by one hundred zeros, what is a Googolplex"

5 live Science Dec 26, 2015

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take a scientific look at some of our favourite festive traditions

Dr Karl Dec 24, 2015

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to discuss what happens if you fire a bullet while travelling at the speed of sound, how we can tackle the spectre of antibiotic resistance, and why the earth's core burns.

5 live Science Dec 19, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the team as they look at how to save one of Earth's most precious resources - soil. Plus the physics behind dogs drinking water, and the week's science news.

Dr Karl Dec 17, 2015

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including how the Starship Enterprise could have gravity on board, what's the difference between shop-bought and home-brewed beer, and is it more fuel efficient to run on a full tank of petrol or a half?

5 live Science Dec 12, 2015

Kat Arney and the team look at how technology is influencing the way we listen to, and compose music. Plus the latest science news.

Dr Karl Dec 10, 2015

Dr Karl joins Dr Nomia to answer listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including smoking's effect on the body, and whether antibiotics can cause nightmares.

5 live Science Dec 05, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at what we can do to stop Climate Change and how we can predict flooding.

Dr Karl Dec 04, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

The Naked Scientists: sugar consumption and 100 years of general relativity Nov 28, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at how we can cut down our consumption of sugar. Plus general relativity celebrates its 100th birthday.

Dr Karl: KIC 8462852 Nov 26, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; kepler recently discovering something unusual in the light variations coming from the star KIC 8462852

5 live Science Nov 21, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at the world of big data and what it means for the United Kingdom. Plus, we’ll hear from the scientist who is storing his data using DNA!

Dr Karl:Long-haul flights,carbon fibre & green comets Nov 19, 2015

Dr Karl answers your science questions including why long haul flights are bad for you, why carbon fibre is so strong, and where the green meteors are coming from.

08/11/2015 Nov 15, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they answer the questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks. Plus do sharks really not get cancer?

Dr Karl: Food allergy tests & growing hair Nov 12, 2015

This week Dr Karl discusses gowing hair, inaccurate food allergy tests & why being aroused can make you sneeze

5 live Science Nov 07, 2015

Join Kat Arney and the Naked Scientists as they explore what the future hold for motorists, and how good this generation of electric cars are.

Dr Karl: Eyes and nitrogen Nov 05, 2015

Dr Karl discusses how the human body uses nitrogen, and the science of vision.

Who owns Mars? Oct 31, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the team as they debate whether humans should go to Mars, and who would own it if we made it to the Red Planet.

Dr Karl: Red meat and cancer Oct 29, 2015

This week Dr Karl answers your questions on red meat, cancer plus human cells

5 Live Science Podcast Oct 24, 2015

This week on 5 Live Science we find out about a development for patients in a vegitative state, a new method for coating steel, plus why some monkeys howl louder than others.

Dr Karl: Atoms and Rapid Evaporation Oct 22, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

5 Live Science Oct 17, 2015

Join Dr Chris Smith and the team for '5 live Science'

Dr Karl: Global warming & building seperation 15 Oct 15 Oct 15, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

Astronaut Training Oct 10, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the team as they launch Mars Month. Is it possible to send someone to the red planet? And what does it take to be an astronaut?

Dr Karl: Energy, Evolution and Evaporation Oct 08, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

Extinct Animals and Answers to your questions Oct 03, 2015

Chris Smith and the team as they discover what colour extinct animals were. Plus the answers to the science questions you have been sending in.

Dr Karl Oct 01, 2015

Science Journalist Wendy Zuckerman and Dr Amanda Bauer from the Australian Astronomical Observatory join Rhod to answer your science related questions.

5 live Science: How To Save A Life Sep 26, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at the science of saving lives. In an emergency, what makes the difference between life and death.

Dr Karl 24 Sep 15 Sep 24, 2015

With Dr Karl on his travels, science journalist Wendy Zuckerman and Dr Amanda Bauer from the Australian Astronomical Observatory step in to field your questions on the weird and wonderful world of science.

Naked Scientists - Invisibility Cloaks, Caffeine and Climate Change Sep 19, 2015

Naked Scientists - Invisibility Cloaks, Caffeine and Climate Change

5 live Science: New Human Species & Education Sep 12, 2015

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at the changing face of science education. Plus the latest on the new human-like species that was discovered this week.

Dr Karl Sep 10, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; why more hair makes you more attractive and less hair more intelligent.

5 Live Science 5 Sep 15 Sep 05, 2015

Join Kat Arney and the Naked Scientist team as they look at the reasons why we feel disgusted by certain smells, tastes and other experiences. Plus a look at the latest science news.

Dr Karl 03 Sep 15 Sep 03, 2015

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including why some people sneeze after an orgasm, the speed of light, and can you filter sea water making it drinkable?

Dogs and Turkish Whistling Aug 22, 2015

Kat Arney and the Naked Scientists look at this week's leading science breakthroughs, including the evolution of dogs and a new language - Turkish whistling.

Dr Karl 20 Aug 15 Aug 20, 2015

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including the frightening impact of space travel on the human body, and why your mobile phone can 'see' your TV remote.

Fighting flu and healing nerves 15 Aug 15 Aug 15, 2015

Chris Smith and Kat Arney take a look at the latest breakthroughs in science including a new way of fighting flu and how nerves grow back after being damaged.

Dr Karl phone in - 13 Aug 2015 Aug 13, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including why the shape of animals' pupils determines their place in the food chain.

5 Live Science 8 August 2015 Aug 08, 2015

Join Dr.Chris Smith and the team for 5 live Science.

Dr Karl 06 Aug 15 Aug 06, 2015

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to take your questions on all things science, including plasma fuel, the weight of floating objects and the development of nuclear bombs

5 live Science Aug 06, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science – with the varied subjects on his menu including the planet Mars, limpits and brain transplants.

Questions and Answers 1 Aug 15 Aug 01, 2015

This week Chris Smith and the team answer the science questions you have been sending in over the past few weeks.

Dr Karl: The Missing Link Jul 30, 2015

Dr Karl answers your burning science questions.

Dr Karl Jul 30, 2015

Dr Karl answers your questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

Millennium Maths Problems 25 Jul 15 Jul 29, 2015

Chris Smith and Kat Arney from the Naked Scientists try to solve the seven Millennium Maths Problems.

Dr Karl Phone-In Jul 23, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird & wonderful world of science, including; could there be a pause in the speed of the light & is there a limit to "Moore's law"

Coding and Computers Jul 18, 2015

Chris Smith and Kat Arney explore the world of coding and computers as part of "Make it Digital", the BBC's national initiative to shine a light on the world of digital creativity

Dr Karl 09 Jul 15 Jul 17, 2015

Dr Karl returns to 5 live after two weeks away in the Galapagos Islands. He talks to Rhod Sharp about what he discovered while in the Galapagos, plus the latest in hologram technology and new dinosaur discoveries.

Dr Karl 16 July 15 Jul 16, 2015

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer your questions on Pluto, screaming and pentaquarks.

The science of warfare, 11 Jul 15 Jul 11, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at the science behind warfare, and things get explosive.

Leap Seconds and Atomic Clocks 04 Jul 15 Jul 04, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they look at the science behind leap seconds and the atomic clock. Plus who feels more pain - men or women?

Dr Chris - Up All Night Science Phone In Jul 02, 2015

Dr Chris joins Faye Ruscoe to answer listeners' questions about the tardigrade, the causes of migraines and why humans are linked to dinosaurs via their ears.

The Naked Scientists 27 Jun 15 Jun 27, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney take a closer look at the week's science news - including solving the problem of tinnitus, and what your babies eyes can tell you about it's future behaviour. Plus, they answer your science questions.

Dr Chris - Up All Night Science Phone In Jun 25, 2015

Dr Chris joins Dr Charlie Charlton to answer listeners' questions about tinnitus, brain injuries and pineapple.

5live Science Plague and Fire: 20 Jun 15 Jun 20, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team for a special programme about the Bubonic Plague, and the Great Fire of London back in 1666. Recorded at the Cambridge Science Centre.

Dr Karl 18 Jun 15 Jun 18, 2015

Dr Karl answers your science questions. Topics include fracking, sea sickness and sleep walking.

Hawkmoths And Dinosaur Fossils Jun 13, 2015

Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team as they find out how hawkmoths can slow down their brains to focus on flowers, and how blood and sinews can be extracted from dinosaur fossils. Plus a special look at old and new science on our own, human blood.

Dr Karl Jun 11, 2015

Dr Karl joins Rhod Sharp to answer listeners scientific questions.

Naked Scientists Jun 06, 2015

Naked Scientist Chris Smith looks at headline grabbing science including a test for every virus you've ever had, the LHC fires up again, and going to the dark side with dark matter.

5 live Science Jun 04, 2015

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer listeners' questions about the brightness of computer screens; the amount of gold left in the world; and paper towels.

5 live Science May 30, 2015

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

Dr Karl May 28, 2015

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer listeners' questions about the International Space Station and how to avoid getting an electric shock from an umbrella.

Naked Scientists May 23, 2015

Which is the most amazing animal? Ginny Smith and the panel decide between a colour-changing fish, moles, caterpillars, brainy birds, geckos, snakes and bats. Recorded at the Cambridge Science Centre.

Dr Karl May 21, 2015

Dr Karl joins Dr Dotun to answer listeners' questions about shaving, static electricity and singing in foreign accents.

Naked Scientists May 16, 2015

How dressing in red may make a difference around the office, how our ears work and the science behind the airline industry among the topics discussed by the Naked Scientists, Dr Chris Smith and Kat Arney.

Dr Karl plus 2 special guests May 14, 2015

Dr Karl is joined by Dr Alice and Dr Matt to discuss antibiotics, the fight against malaria, and why Venus spins the wrong way.

Cancer treatment & wearable tech May 09, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the latest science news stories. This week they take a look at personalising cancer treatment, wearable tech and the science of video games.

Dr Karl May 07, 2015

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer listeners' questions about the world of science.

5live Science: Naked Scientists Volcanoes May 02, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the latest science news stories. This week they take a look at Volcanoes.

Dr Karl Apr 30, 2015

Dr karl joins Rhod for his usual exploration of the world of science. This week; measuring the universe,why do we close our eyes when we sneeze and Orbital engines.

5 live Science: Multiple Sclerosis, Mosquitoes & Bees Apr 25, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the latest science news stories. This week; why your genes might make you irrestiable to mosquitoes and how the bee has a taste for insecticide.

Dr Karl Apr 23, 2015

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer listeners' questions about the world of science

5 live Science: Extending life and defying death Apr 18, 2015

Striving for immortality: this week we explore the feasibility of eternal life. We talk to the UK's first man to have himself frozen for the future, a US doctor explains how a person can be resuscitated after an hour submerged in icy water, and physicist Michio Kaku speculates on the future existence of a "library of souls" where we live forever as a computer programme inside a robot. Plus, news of why knuckles go crack, how the brain decodes quickly and slowly repeating sounds, how Salmonella can be used to combat cancer and why men get competitive when it comes to sponsoring a woman.

Tech Phone In Apr 17, 2015

Fevzi Turkalp, editor of the free tech advice website GadgetDetective.com answers your technology questions.

Dr Karl Apr 16, 2015

Dr Karl answers all your questions in the world of science.

5 live Science: How the Moon was formed Apr 11, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the latest science news stories. This week: new evidence on how the moon was formed, how the length of your ring finger can predict your marathon time, and the effect your immune system can have on your brain.

Dr Karl Apr 09, 2015

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

5 live Science: Easter Special Apr 04, 2015

DR CHRIS SMITH & KAT ARNEY discuss how to unboil an egg. Also, is a chocolate teapot really useless? We look at GM chickens that can't catch bird flu. Plus what connects the Easter Bunny with a Toucan?

Dr Karl Apr 02, 2015

Dr karl joins Rhod for his usual exploration of the world of science

5 live Science: Investigating Crime Mar 28, 2015

Dr Chris Smith and Ginny Smith recreate a crime scene to reveal how science is used to solve crimes.

Dr Karl Mar 26, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the world of science - including how to travel safely when moving at the speed of light.

5 live Science: Memory & 3D Printing Mar 21, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney find out why remembering one thing can make you forget another, a new faster type of 3D printing plus the genetic history of the British Isles.

Dr Karl Mar 19, 2015

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss why the moon can precisely eclipse the sun, whether you can survive being "defrosted" if you're cryogenically frozen, and whether you can stop yourself going bald.

5 live Science: Using ultrasound to combat Alzheimers Mar 14, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the latest science news stories. This week. How using ultrasound can defeat alzheimers, how do chameleons change colour? And a closer look at the world of parasites.

Dr Karl Mar 12, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the world of science - including night-time rainbows and why gravity doesn't pull the moon closer to Earth.

5 live Science: Cannabis Mar 07, 2015

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take an in depth look at Cannabis.

Dr Karl Mar 05, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the world of science -- including the magic of the Magellanic clouds, and whether we should worry about rust on our disc brakes.

5 live Science Feb 28, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Ginny Smith take a scientific journey through time, looking at some of the key experiments and breakthroughs that have led to our present day knowledge.

Dr Karl: Dr Karl Feb 26, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the world of science -- including the evolution of butterflies, the mechanics of learning languages, and what would happen if the moon vanished.

5 live Science: Drones and Genetics Feb 21, 2015

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists discuss teenage fathers have offspring with genetic defects and drones scanning your mobile phone.

5 live Science: The Science of Sex and Love Feb 14, 2015

Hacking online dating, what makes couples compatible, giveaway fertility sounds in the female voice, maths and marital bliss, and why worms are destined for space travel.

5Live Science Feb 12, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including what the Earth's core is made out of and why Humans swing their arms whilst walking.

5 live Science: Do chimps have accents? Feb 07, 2015

Naked Scientists CHRIS SMITH and KAT ARNEY pose the following questions. Does late night texting affect your sleep? Do chimps have accents? They also look at what french kissing does to your mouth germs.

5 Live Science Jan 31, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney present the another edition of science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

5 live Science Jan 29, 2015

What happens to sound inside the sun? And why do fizzy drinks go flat in the freezer? Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

5 live Science: The science of sleep Jan 24, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney take an under-the-covers look at the land of nod as we explore the science of sleep including the new study to let teenagers lie-in, ways to controls your dreams, why the brain needs a kip and the impacts of sleep deprivation.

5 Live Science Jan 22, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including the complexities of falling asleep and the frailties of the human knee.

5 live Science: Weight Loss, Women in Science & Car Accidents Jan 17, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney present the another edition of science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

5 Live Science Jan 15, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including how it is possible to sleepwalk & whether clouds travel at different speeds.

Naked Science: Colds, Fossil Fuels & Robots Jan 10, 2015

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney present the first edition of science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs for 2015.

5live Science Jan 08, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including how sunbeams break through clouds and can enbalming fluid poison graveyeards.

5 Live Science Jan 01, 2015

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including the unlikely role of nicotine in medicine.

Naked Scientists: Christmas crackers & the science of singing Dec 25, 2014

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney present a special Christmas edition of science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Naked Scientist: Life On Mars Dec 20, 2014

Signs of life on Mars, young thinkers live longer, deadly cartoons and mass extinctions.

5 live Science Dec 18, 2014

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including the physics of baking cakes!

Naked Scientist: Fat pills. E-cigarettes & the Internet Dec 13, 2014

This week the naked scientists investigate fat pills that are available during this festive season. 25 years after its invention they ask just what exactly is "the internet"

5 Live Science Dec 04, 2014

Dr Karl answers listeners’ questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

5live Science: 5live Science Nov 29, 2014

Dr Chris Smith and Kat Arney discuss what doctors found lurking in one mans brain, the genetics of the Malaria mosquito and how our dogs understand us among other topics in this weeks 5live Science.

5 Live Science Nov 28, 2014

Dr Karl answers listeners’ questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

5 live Science Nov 27, 2014

Dr Karl answers listeners’ questions about the weird and wonderful world of science – including special guest Stephen Novello.

5 live Science Nov 22, 2014

New evidence shows that fasting might be the best way to lose weight. With the help of geckos we're hot on the heels of Spiderman. How scientists are inadvertently helping seals catch fish. We have a study into the honesty of bankers. And we'll be going back to basics as we take a longer look at the Ebola outbreak.

Naked Scientists: Rosetta & Biological Clocks Nov 15, 2014

The latest discoveries from the scientific and technological community with Chris Smith and Kat Arney from the Naked Scientists team. This week: Its travelled 4 billion miles. Its taken ten years. History is made as the Rosetta lander touches down on a comet. Closer to home we have news about our biological clocks. We find out how internet searches are predicting the outbreak of diseases. A study shows global warming is triggering more lightning strikes. We find out about cat genes. And we take a longer look at cancer research.

Rosetta Probe Nov 13, 2014

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science which includes the Rosetta probe landing 320 million miles from earth; the bending of light by distorted space time and what coffee does to you, with special guest Lynn Do who helped phase out the selling of incandescent light bulbs in Australia.

Naked Scientists: Night shifts & travel Nov 08, 2014

Some of the latest discoveries from the scientific and technological community with Chris Smith, Kat Arney and the Naked Scientists team. This week. News for night shift workers. A "scrubber" that may have some of the answers to global warming. How computer generated tunes could change the way music is taught in schools. And we take our hands OFF the steering wheel as we look at the future of travel.

5 Live Science Nov 06, 2014

Rhod Sharp is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science questions.

5 live Science: Supernatural Nov 01, 2014

Dr Chris Smith investigates the supernatural including ghosts and out of body experiences.

5 live Science: Diabetes & Solar Weather Oct 25, 2014

Chris Smith and the team bring you the latest on diabetes research, solar weather and ingrowing toenails!

Ebola and Nasa Oct 23, 2014

Dr Karl, and virologist Dr Grant, answer questions on Ebola, cats eyes, and Nasa's best sounds.

5Live Science Oct 18, 2014

Chris Smith and the team bring you the latest discoveries from the scientific and technological communities.

5 live Science Oct 11, 2014

A special edition this week as we investigate Renewable Energy. We talk to four scientists who specialise in generating power, and explaining the technology of wind turbines. There’s news of a revolutionary new type of solar panel. You can also hear about how you could generate your own electricity as you walk. And we split water to make Hydrogen – which could be the fuel of the future.

The lunar eclipse and the centre of the earth Oct 09, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your questions on the lunar eclipse, quantum mechanics and where the centre of the earth might be.

5live Science Oct 04, 2014

Why your sense of smell may affect how long you live, news that may help asthma sufferers and the dinosaur descendants who are flying over our heads. These topics and more discussed by the Naked Scientists.

5 live Science Sep 27, 2014

The fight against superbugs, hydrogen fuel from solar cells and 3D printing explained.

Energy Efficient Engines & Banana Skins Sep 25, 2014

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions on bus technology, banana skins and much, much more.

5 live science Sep 20, 2014

Chris Smith and the team look at Africa's growing population, fracking, and a radio that is as small as an ant.

Time, lasers and opinion polls Sep 18, 2014

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including why a laser will de-luminate luminous material, what time is, and how opinion polls work.

3D Graphics, Alchemy and Spiders Webs Sep 11, 2014

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions on 3D graphics, alchemy, how spiders weave their webs, and much, much more.

5 live Science: Emailing your doctor and personalised medecine Sep 06, 2014

Dr Chris Smith looks at emailing your doctor and personalised medecine.

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions Sep 05, 2014

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions Sep 05, 2014

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions

5 live Science: Nanoparticles and Global Warming Aug 30, 2014

Naked Scientist Chris Smith teams up with Simon Morton from Radio New Zealand’s This Way Up programme to discuss nanoparticles, UV light and plants, multiple sclerosis and global warming.

5live Science: Passport photos, Breastfeeding & food Aug 23, 2014

The latest scientific discoveries and news. This week: passport photo recognition, connecting breastfeeding to postnatal depression and we take a look at the science of food

5 live Science: Lasers, Ebola and Life on Mars Aug 16, 2014

This week, in the first of two special editions of the programme, Dr Chris Smith of the Naked Scientists is joined by panel of New Zealand scientists to talk about their latest work, along with Simon Morton from Radio New Zealand's 'This Way Up' programme. They will hear how lasers are being used to sort sperm for the dairy industry, and why radio transmitters are being strapped to the backs of bees.

5live Science: Super moons and 3D printing Aug 15, 2014

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, with the hottest science news stories and analysis. Topics include super moons, battery chargers and 3D printing.

5 Live Science: Video Games, Diabetes and The Diamond Light Source Aug 09, 2014

This week from the Naked Scientists - from Call of Duty to Pokémon Heart of Gold, are video games bad for our kids? Why mathematician Alan Turing is still influencing new discoveries 60 years after his death, the fat bears that could lead to a treatment for diabetes, we hear about the possibility of energy from oil eating microbes, and we take a longer look at the diamond light source – Britain’s biggest scientific machine.

5 live Science: Marine Biology, Sea Birds and Coral Reefs Aug 02, 2014

Naked Scientist Chris Smith with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs - this episode is a special edition recorded at the Cambridge Science Centre and looks at topics including how animals survive in the cold and what's being done to save coral reefs.

5 live Science: Athletics and Electric Cars Jul 31, 2014

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, with the hottest science news stories and analysis. Topics include athletics, electric cars and cigarette smoke.

5 live Science: Jealous Dogs and De-extinction Jul 26, 2014

This week the naked science team look at jealous dogs, beef off the menu, mammoth comeback, and ancient bacteria and moss regrown.

5Live Science Jul 24, 2014

Dr Karl discusses whether police could stop cars with electricity pulses and whether you can improve your memory as you get older in the science phone-in.

5 live Science Jul 19, 2014

5 live Science

Trumpets, Tyre Rubber, and Organisms Jul 17, 2014

Dr Karl answers questions on trumpets, where all the tyre rubber goes, and whether the entire world is actually one single living organism.

5l Science: 12 Jul 14: Computer Shopping Revolution Jul 12, 2014

This week Dr Chris & The Naked Scientists look at the computer shopping revolution and how your dinner time could affect your body clock.

Naked Scientists Jul 10, 2014

Dr Chris fills in for Dr Karl this week and answers all your science related questions with Rhod Sharp.

Naked Scientist: Talking Chimpanzees & Tour De France Jul 05, 2014

Dr Chris Mason takes a look at all the latest science and technology news. This week: interpreting the gestures that chimpanzees make to communicate with each other, a genetic breakthrough that could help cure diabetes and with the tour de France coming up we take a look at the science behind cycling

Naked Scientists Jul 03, 2014

Dr Chris joins Rhod as Dr Karl is away this week (although he still manages to make an appearance). Topics include body temperature and why salmon go pink.

The Naked Scientists Jun 21, 2014

This week Chris Smith and his team of Naked Scientists take a look at a new development which could speed up the production of electric cars, why mice get a kick out of sunning themsleves and what this means in the fight against skin cancer, a lizard like creature which could help regenerate human limbs, scientists blow up a mountain in their quest to explore the universe, and as David Cameron calls for a big push on dementia research the scientists take a look at Alzheimer's disease including how a computer game is being used to teach kids about it.

World Cup Science Jun 19, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Chris Mason host a special look at the science behind the World Cup and take your questions.

Naked Scientists: The Naked Scientists Jun 14, 2014

This week Chris Smith and his team of Naked Scientists ask whether it would be good for men not to keep their mobiles in their pockets, news of a potential breakthrough in the fight against malaria and how to make drugs more effective and last longer.

Plus special guest Julian Crib Jun 12, 2014

Dr Karl and special guest Julian Crib, author Poisoned Planet, takes your science questions

Naked Scientists: Super Shrink Me Jun 07, 2014

This week Chris Smith and his team of Naked Scientists zoom in on the subject of nano-particles to examine how tiny objects, smaller than light itself, are making waves in the fields of health, optics, and electronics. Plus, news of why sleep is restorative, effects of foetal brain transplants, tree-hugging koalas, super-sized Earth-like planets and why Facebook affects your mood.

Dr Karl: Ozone layer, galaxies & absolute zero Jun 05, 2014

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl discuss the point of the ozone layer and whether fish get the bends, and Dr Karl gets stumped by a six year old.

Naked Scientists: Water on the Moon May 31, 2014

5 Live Science with Chris Smith and his team of Naked Scientists discuss water on the Moon; the end of the dentist drill; a new treatment for epilepsy; vaccine testing to save gorillas and chimps; and computer education during the Year of Code.

Magnetic waves and the Big Bang May 29, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the connection between water canals and the universe.

5 live Science May 24, 2014

Green clean ups: how can nature's recyclers - bacteria and fungi - help us remedy man-made environmental problems, from oil spills to mining slag heaps? Plus, Brazilian dengue-threat could see football reach fever pitch, how beneficial bugs get into newborn babies, a new way to treat diabetes, and the Longitude Prize, reborn...

22 May 14 May 22, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss electric cars, the placebo effect, and the science of extinction.

5 live Science May 17, 2014

Why pregnant women are 42% more likely to have a car crash, how astronomers can now see planets around distant stars, and why octopuses don't tie themselves up in knots. Plus, we look at how our power grids are going to be transformed, from technology which hopes to reduce our energy prices to new ways to include wind and solar power in the grid.

Gravity waves, sun spots and mosquito saliva May 15, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss gravity waves, sun spots and mosquito saliva

Gravity, pyramids and meteors May 13, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your science questions. Send an email to upallnight@bbc.co.uk with Dr Karl in the subject line if you've got a science question.

Radio, Robins & Better Batteries May 12, 2014

Bigger, better and longer lasting - this week we go in search of the battery technology that will power the future as well as consider the shortcomings of our present technologies. We also try to tune-in to our own broadcast on a radio powered by moss! Plus, the camel virus hitting humans in the Middle East, why radio can send migrating birds off course, the AstraZeneca take-over and the latest gadget from Google: a smartphone with a laser.

Naked Scientists: Science news May 03, 2014

Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

1st May May 01, 2014

On the latest edition of Dr Karl, we find who discovered the expansion the universe? What is fracking? Plus, how does your television remote control works?

24 Apr 14 Apr 24, 2014

Dr Karl takes your calls on batteries and spiders

17 Apr 14 Apr 17, 2014

Dr Karl talks about soap alternatives, Why putting a living "Russian Brown Frog" into a bucket of fresh milk will keep it fresh, and cow's stomachs

April 14th 2014 Apr 14, 2014

Dr Chris Smith discusses cures for jetlag, moons orbiting planets outside our solar system, a trip to the most remote marine protected area on Earth and the Heartbleed bug.

10 Apr 14 Apr 10, 2014

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to talk about food intolerances, the endocrine system and the science behind fat cells.

April 7th 2014 Apr 06, 2014

Dr Chris Smith looks at how using eye contact on cereal packaging can influence sales, how water has been found inside one of Saturn's moons and why young smokers are more prone who have sons who grow up obese.

3rd April 14 Apr 03, 2014

In a short episode because of breaking news, Dr Karl discusses why 1959 Cadillacs had the biggest fins ever, reflecting eyes, and seaweed as fuel.

NAKED SCIENTIST Mar 31, 2014

New insights into the structure of bones, the solar system gains a new dwarf planet, and the biological equivalent of scaling Mount Everest.

27 Mar 14 Mar 27, 2014

The science of Laryingitis, God versus Luciferase and whether a venomous creature can die from its own bite

Big Bang and Smells Mar 24, 2014

Dr Chris and the Naked Scienctists talk about gravitational waves from the Big Bang, the UK announces a powerful new supercomputer and we find out why it's impractical to attempt air travel by just hovering above the ground and letting the Earth turn beneath you.

20 Mar 14 Mar 20, 2014

Quasars, lack of sleep killing brain cells and immature handwriting

Naked Sci: 17 Mar 14 Fast food and contagious yawns Mar 17, 2014

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists look at contagious yawning (you either do or you don't), the hidden fast food peril on your route to work and what goes "Crash Bang Squelch"?

13 MAR 14 Mar 13, 2014

Dr Karl talks to Dr Dotun about Great White sharks, black holes, and red hot showers.

Naked Scientist: Gene therapy & Nuclear Fusion Mar 10, 2014

Dr. Chris Smith presents science news, including a new gene therapy technique to protect the immune systems of patients with HIV, and the thirteen year old boy who achieved nuclear fusion.

Homemade Nuclear Projects Mar 06, 2014

Homemade nuclear projects, noise-cancelling headphones and why do apples go funny when you cut them open?

Naked Scientist: Google Glasses and Wind Turbines Mar 03, 2014

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss Google glasses, wind turbines and why sunburn is even more dangerous than we thought

The Eyes Have it Feb 27, 2014

Vision's the thing tonight. Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are talking eyes and sight in this edition.

Naked Scientist: 24 Feb 14: a test for depression Feb 24, 2014

This week: a chemical test for depression, how brain-training can boost the vision of baseball players. Plus, a way to make blood transfusion products in the test tube.

The Curious Case of the Tick Bite Feb 20, 2014

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss unintended consequences; vitamin C keeping you awake and what can happen if a tick's been eating bandicoot.

Naked Scientist: climate change & sustainable power Feb 17, 2014

Dr Chris Smith aka The Naked Scientist investigates climate change and whether weather is getting more extreme, designing a smarter power grid to integrate sustainable power, and the eight great science technologies Britain is good at according to the Universities and Science minister David Willetts.

13 FEB 14 Feb 13, 2014

Static electricity and storms

Naked Scientists: 100 yrs of radio & the Milky Way Feb 12, 2014

In this podcast, new research shows that the sensation of powerlessness makes us judge things to be much heavier than they really are, 100 years of radio gets celebrated at Cambridge Wireless and the Gaia space mission is hoping to create the most accurate map of the Milky Way.

06 Feb 14 Feb 06, 2014

Dr Karl joins Rhod to discuss the "smart bolt" for a car, 10 new technical terms for 2014, the lack of women in science and why you can't use a mobile phone at a petrol station.

Naked Sci: 03 Feb 14 Peanuts, sponges and smog Feb 03, 2014

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists look at peanut allergies, marine sponges and Beijing air.

30 Jan 14 Jan 30, 2014

A new way to produce stem cells and the electrical conductivity of underwater welders

Naked Scientist Jan 27th 2014 Jan 27, 2014

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to discuss Rolls Royce, polio and sharks.

Phones, radios and baldness Jan 23, 2014

Dr Chris joins Dr Rhod to talk radio waves, baldness and phonecall quality.

Naked Scientists: 20 Jan 14: Spaceweather Jan 20, 2014

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to talk weather in space, the potential benefits of shooting rhinos and managing the anger of others

Heat, cold and blue lights Jan 16, 2014

Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl once again to discuss the problems of heat, freezing carbon and why bright white lights at bedtime may be a problem.

NAKED SCIENTISTS: 13 Jan 14: Slug glue Jan 13, 2014

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to discuss how caffeine might help memory and how a glue inspired by slugs may help keyhole surgery.

09 JAN 14 Jan 09, 2014

Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl to discuss bird flu, and entropy, among other science related questions.

Naked Scientist: 6 Jan 14: Christmas over-indulgence Jan 06, 2014

This week, in the wake of near universal Christmas over-indulgence, researchers have announced the discovery of the nerve cells in the brain that make us like calorie-rich, sweet things. Plus, what does 2014 have in store for us scientifically?

Fruit and Veg Jan 02, 2014

Dr Chris Smith steps in for Dr Karl to discuss Newton's laws, plus why potatoes boil faster than they roast ...when an oven's hotter than the boiling temperature of water.

Naked Scientists Dec 23, 2013

With a special, festively-themed Naked Scientists, Dr Chris and the crew explore some of the science of Christmas...

19 Dec 13 Dec 19, 2013

Dr Karl joins Dr John (who's in for Dr Rhod) and they discuss the efficacy of herbal supplements, the properties of quarks and whether striking the sides of jar lids helps in opening them.

Naked Sci 16 Dec 13: Mozart, brains and Xmas dinners Dec 16, 2013

Does Mozart make you brainier? The jury may be out. And what does Christmas lunch do to your intestinal microbes...

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions on science Dec 12, 2013

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

05 Dec 13 Dec 05, 2013

Sweat, the build-up of lactic acid while cycling and the tale of America's quest to find a pen that works in space.

Light, magnets and Vogon poetry Nov 28, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss Venus' magnetic poles, the necessity of sunlight, and Douglas Adams' poetry among other things.

Naked Sci: Bacteria and Fred Sanger Nov 25, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the team join Dotun to discuss how bacteria can pick up DNA in the environment, the legacy of double Nobel prize winner Fred Sanger, and the smallest man-made objects in space.

Selfies, space stations and enriching uranium Nov 21, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss speeding space stations and enriching uranium amongst other things.

18 Nov 13 Nov 18, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the team join Dotun to talk about the science of Typhoons, a promising new antibiotic for combating chronic infections, and what satellites are revealing about the rate of global deforestation.

Simon Singh joins the fun Nov 14, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Simon Singh whose new book 'The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets' has just been published.

Naked Sci Nov 11, 2013

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun, to discuss mothers passing more than just calories to their babies in breast milk – there are stem cells in there too. Also, an examination of the origins of the meteor that landed in Russia in February, plus.....probing the red planet.

Tears, Dark Matter and Cold Rooms Nov 07, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod talk about why we cry happy tears, throw light on dark matter, and discuss whether being in a cold room is bad for you.

Naked Sci 4 Nov 13: Windfarms, cancer & super computers. Nov 04, 2013

A look at the week's science news with Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists. This week: Why windfarms aren't laid out correctly and the super computers of tomorrow.

31 Oct 13 Oct 31, 2013

The final game of this year's baseball world series meant Dr Karl was truncated this week, but he still managed to talk biomass, wave, wind and tidal power, can an opera singer break a glass by singing and why it is that when you're doing your laundry all the clothes always end up inside the duvet cover.

Naked Sci 28 Oct 13: Cure for baldness & golden trees Oct 28, 2013

A look at the week's science news with Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists. Money might not grow on trees but gold does, the most distant galaxy spotted by astronomers and a step towards a potential cure for baldness.

Squirrels, wildfires and wires Oct 24, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss why birds can safely stand on power lines, strange sunrises around wildfires and do we always see the same side of the moon?

Naked Sci 21 Oct 13: Superbugs, ancient mosquitos and the abominable snowman Oct 21, 2013

A look at the week's science news with Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists. There's also the battle with superbugs, searching for the abominable snowman and a fossilised mosquito’s last meal.

Phone calls from Mars Oct 17, 2013

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to ponder condensation in bungalows, phonecalls from Mars and the case for sitting backwards on planes.

NAKED SCI: 14 OCT 13: NOBELS Oct 14, 2013

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to discuss the week's Nobel Prize winners, lonely planets adrift in space and the science behind why we kiss each other.

The Glories of Hiccuping Oct 10, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss, amongst other things, how to deal with hiccups.

The Naked Scientist: Mice that are immune to jetlag Oct 07, 2013

This week, a new breakthrough in how HIV spreads. Mice that are immune to jetlag. Also, two of Britain's leading thinkers consider the maximum human population the Earth can sustain.

Whale ear wax and 3D printing in space Oct 03, 2013

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl are joined by Jason Dunn, chief technology officer for Made In Space Inc, the company sending a 3D printer to the International Space Station.

Naked Sci Sep 30, 2013

This week, a possible new treatment for Parkinson's Disease, a new way to solve the problem of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, an animal with a tide-predicting brain circuit and the plastic surgical challenges of growing new noses on foreheads.

Sailing on Hydrofoils Sep 26, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss how it is that the America's Cup boats can sail at double the speed of the prevailing wind, plus how to minimise the drag on golf balls and an interlude on the Oort Cloud in our solar system.

Naked Sci 23 Sep 13: The parasite that changes minds Sep 23, 2013

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists explore the week's science news. This week there's a focus on the protozoan that may be affecting human brains.

Sonic Booms & Onions Sep 19, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss sonic booms, ageing, and why onions make you cry.

Naked Scientist:15 Sep 13: Accents and Eastenders Sep 16, 2013

On this week's edition, a breakthrough in stem cell research and how BBC television programmes such as Eastenders can affect your speech.

Naked Scientists: TB or not TB Sep 09, 2013

The Naked Scientists discuss bovine tuberculosis in badgers, parabolic reflectors and dropping pennies from tall buildings.

Dr Karl's Energy Day Sep 05, 2013

On 5 Live's Energy Day, Dr Karl & Dr Rhod take questions on energy - and lots more.

Naked Scientists: Shark Camouflage Sep 02, 2013

This week in the final show from Perth in Western Australia. Chris Smith and Victoria Gill find out how camouflage wetsuits could protect surfers from sharks, hear about a new development in muscular dystrophy treatment, and how sea sponges might be used to mend fractures.

Shortest Dr Karl ever... Aug 29, 2013

With Andy Murray on court at Flushing Meadows there's time for just one question for Dr Karl. Normal service will be resumed next week.

THE NAKED SCIENTIST: Dolphins and DNA Aug 26, 2013

Dr Chris Smith aka the Naked Scientist investigates Australia's national science week from Perth, studying bottle nose dolphins, how DNA technology is unlocking secrets to the past, present and future, and how to educate children who live hundreds of miles from schools.

DR TIM MINCHIN Aug 22, 2013

In this edition comedian Dr Tim Minchin joins Dr Karl and Dr Rhod. They consider the science of musical composition, sound at night and other golden nuggets!

Naked Scientists: 19 Aug 13: Australia Aug 19, 2013

The team report back from down under for Australia's National Science Week

Molasses and Flu Aug 15, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the flow of molasses, flu remedies and how light from distant stars can take us back almost as far as the big bang.

Fusion energy and red light working Aug 08, 2013

We discuss how the nuclear fusion plant in France is doing, and talk with Professor Randy Nelson about his research on which colour of light is the best for night-shift staff to work in.

Naked Sci 05 Aug 13: Geysers on Enceladus and hidden gorillas Aug 05, 2013

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists with the latest since news including nanoscale thermometers and the salt water plumes of Saturn's moon, Enceladus, explained.

Dark matter and seedless grapes Aug 01, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod look at dark matter, some quantum physics and discuss whether seedless grapes are GM foods.

Naked Scientist: 29 JUL 13: Dolphin Names Jul 29, 2013

The Naked Scientists discuss how dolphins call each other by their names, why some people get allergies, and how an embryo is formed.

Cricket balls, nitrogen and Apollo Jul 25, 2013

In this edition Dr Karl and Dr Rhod consider boiling nitrogen in a bottle, looking for the traces of Apollo on the Moon and why a change in the weather can alter the spin on a cricket ball.

The Naked Scientist Jul 22, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and Dotun discuss the new surgical scalpel - dubbed the intelligent knife or iKnife, how to turn skin cells into stem cells and why medicines you're taking can stop the bugs in your gut working properly.

The senses Jul 18, 2013

It's all about the inner workings of the mind with Dr Karl this week. His special guest Charles Spence discusses how the senses work and why tableware affects the taste of food.

Naked Scientists: 15 JUL 13: solar powered car racing Jul 15, 2013

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to talk about solar powered cars that can go as fast as 80kph, what makes the Earth move (and wobble), and a piece about the spice turmeric and tumours

Light speed, racing galaxies and dark matter Jul 11, 2013

Dr Andy is joined by Dr Karl and Physics Nobel Laureate, Professor Brian Schmidt to discuss the expanding, speeding universe, dark matter and black holes

The Naked Scientist Jul 08, 2013

Today's episode - how cancers become resistant to chemotherapies, the threat posed by a new strain of flu in China, and a look inside the intestine at its bacterial inhabitants.

Postcards From Space Jul 04, 2013

This week, how the Voyager space craft is still sending us Postcards from the Edge, after 36 years of space travel, is melting ice shifting the Spin Axis of the Earth, and why you can't exceed the speed of light.

Naked Scientist Jul 01, 2013

This week, news that plants can do molecular long division; scientists have discovered that plants calculate precisely how quickly to burn off their energy stores overnight so that they run out literally as the Sun rises so they can start photosynthesising again. Also, how a tear-powered contact lens for diabetics can measure their blood sugar.

Space Travel and Red Moons Jun 27, 2013

Dr Karl discusses the speed of space travel, and why sometimes the moon is red.

Naked Sci 24 June 13: Keeping eyes clear and cancer fighting aspirin Jun 24, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest news and a focus on how eyes keep blood vessels in their right places.

20 Jun 13 Jun 20, 2013

What jabs would you have to have to travel back to the 17th century, does your body get bigger at night and do you get total darkness in the UK summer?

Naked Sci 17 Jun 13: Crumbling concrete, the Tunguska Fireball and teens and tobacco Jun 17, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at what might have caused the "Tunguska Fireball" in 1908, the use of bacteria to repair crumbling concrete and the effect of tobacco advertising on teens.

13 Jun 13 Jun 13, 2013

Tom Green and our listeners ask Dr Karl why the earth's getting lighter if tens of thousands of meteor dust is landing every year, plus why do different materials feel as though they're at different temperatures while in the same room.

Naked Sci: 10 June 2013 Comfort Eating and Comets Jun 10, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss comfort eating, what happened when a comet collided with the Sun, and why boys' names and girls' names tend to sound different in a very particular way.

Peering thru pinholes, weighing planets and how does alcohol work? Jun 06, 2013

Dr Phil joins dr Karl to discuss how alcohol makes us drunk, why looking through a pinhole sharpens poor vision and weighing planets.

Naked Sci: 03 Jun 13 Flu ancient plants & Mars radiation Jun 03, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss a new way to block flu infection, treating schizophrenia with an avatar, bringing 400 year-old plants back to life, and how much radiation a person on a mission to Mars would be exposed to.

Dr Karl: Hungry shopping, itching, and acupuncture May 30 May 30, 2013

Dr Karl joins Dominic to discuss why not to shop hungry, why we itch and whether acupuncture is no better than the placebo effect.

Naked Sci: 27 May 13 Potatoes, Penguins and Itching May 27, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists explore how specimens of potato leaves kept in museums for over 150 years have enabled scientists to discover the identity of the bug that caused the Irish Potato Famine. We'll also hear why penguins can't fly and how researchers have discovered the nerve cells that make us itch!

Naked Science May 20, 2013

Using X rays to read the unreadable; solar-powered butterflies – and why selfishness gave farming a boost 10,000 years ago.

Solar Flares & Tinnitus May 16, 2013

Dr Karl joins Rhod to discuss solar flares, methods for dealing with tinnitus, and the extremes of pleasure that music can stimulate

Naked Sci 13 May 13: Electric allergies and no toys for boys May 13, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists explore an electrical vaccine for allergies, "boys toys" and "girls toys" and novel coronavirus.

Meteors & Reactors May 09, 2013

Dr Karl joins Rhod to discuss a meteor seen blazing over the UK, 3D printing and why coffee makes you more likely to say "Yes"

Naked Sci 06 May 13: A new HELMET to fight antibiotic resistance May 06, 2013

Science news with Dr Chris Smith which includes a new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistance and more on the banning of neonicotinoid pesticides.

Surviving a bushfire and the mechanics of bubbles May 02, 2013

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to discuss flaming tornadoes, the dao of bubbles and the what of watts.

25 Apr 13 Apr 25, 2013

On the latest edition of Dr Karl: techniques to discover bi-polar disorder, the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes and new research on baldness.

Naked Science: Temporary Hearing Loss Apr 22, 2013

Dr Chris explores why you suffer temporary deafness after being at a loud concert

18 APR 13 Apr 18, 2013

Dr Karl on efficient cars and cracking knuckles.

11 Apr 13 Apr 11, 2013

How do flies land on the ceiling and why is it that when you drink alcohol at the same time as artificial sweeteners, you get drunker quicker.

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists Apr 08, 2013

We find out what goes on inside your head when you're asleep and the science of losing weight, what makes a gastric bypass work?

04 April 2013 Apr 04, 2013

Dr Karl and Rhod Sharp talk science, including the mechanics of Vegemite and getting a car into a lorry on a motorway.

Medical uses for chillies Mar 28, 2013

Dr Karl and Rhod Sharp talk science, including medical uses for chillies.

Chris Smith with the Naked Scientist Mar 25, 2013

We hear about a genetic study into the elusive giant squid, what the European Space Agencies plank probe can tell us about the creation of the universe and the latest in 3D technology.

23 March 2013 Mar 21, 2013

Has Voyager 1 finally made it out of our solar system and other questions.

Naked Scientist: 11 Mar 13 Does cling film aid weight loss? Mar 18, 2013

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to tell us about how heading a football could trigger your immune system to attack your own nerves, and whether wrapping yourself in cling film helps you to lose weight.

Special guest astrophysicist Dr Maarten Schmidt Mar 14, 2013

Dr Chris, standing in for Dr Karl, and Dr Rhod are joined by Dr Maarten Schmidt whose work on quasars helped change our understanding of the universe.

NAKED SCIENTIST Mar 11, 2013

Dr Chris Smith joins Dotun to tell us about how heading a football could trigger your immune system to attack your own nerves, and whether wrapping yourself in cling film helps you to lose weight.

Light, eyes and vitamin D Mar 07, 2013

Dr Rhod's joined by Dr Chris this time to discuss eye colour, the weight of light and synthesising vitamin D, amongst other things.

NAKED SCIENTIST Mar 04, 2013

Hydrogen powered cars, stretchy batteries and is it true that if you wrap yourself up in cling film you lose weight?

Naked Scientist: 25th Feb Feb 25, 2013

Dr Chris Smith discusses how it's been discovered that bees carry an electric charge. Plus news about a new drug to fight flu.

How much does a full iPod weigh? Feb 21, 2013

This and other questions (like "can you get energy from nothing?") tackled by Dr Karl and Dr Andy

NAKED SCIENTIST Feb 19, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and the team look at new SARS like Caronavirus, where cosmic rays come from and the causes of the menopause

Solstices, moons and planes on travelators Feb 14, 2013

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod ponder the migration of the Winter Solstice, the changing face of the Moon and a plane on a treadmill.

Naked Sci 21 Jan 13: Norovirus and the helical roots of tunnels Feb 13, 2013

This week Dr Chris and colleagues investigate the potentcy of norovirus and new research into the genes for sociability and tunnelling (in ants and mice.)

Naked Science Feb 11, 2013

A new invention that could see street lamps transmitting data to our cars; a ew electronic migraine treatment and building Mars in your kitchen.

Homework Feb 07, 2013

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod in discovering that they need to do some homework

Greenland's Ice Jan 31, 2013

Dr Jason Box, founder of the Dark Snow project, joins Dr Rhod and Dr Karl to discuss whether smoke particles from wildfires in America are quickening the rate that Greenland's ice is melting.

Naked Sci 28 Jan 13: Soaking up oil slicks and DNA data storage Jan 28, 2013

Dr Chris Smith and colleagues with the week's science news including; DNA may actually be the best option for archiving data and a new material that can selectively soak up oil slicks.

24 Jan 13 Jan 24, 2013

Dr Karl discusses why boiling water turns to steam and ice so quickly in very cold temperatures. Rhod carries out an experiment to prove it.

Naked Scientist: 14 Jan 13: Restore Hearing Jan 14, 2013

On this week's edition, a drug that can restore hearing to deaf ears, and the answer to the question why transplanted organs are rejected by the immune system if they aren't matched correctly.

Global warning and nasal products (yuk) Jan 10, 2013

Dr Karl joins Rhod Sharp to discuss global warming and answer the really burning question posed by small children everywhere; why is snot green?

03/JAN/2013 Jan 03, 2013

Andy Crane is joined by Dr Karl for the first science phone in of 2013. He tackles issues from password protecting computers, to why chickens lay different coloured eggs and where are all the transitional fossils?

27 Dec12: Top 10 Science Events of 2012 Dec 27, 2012

This week we find out why cells in a honeycomb are hexagonal? What was before the big bang? As well as the top 10 science events of 2012

Naked Sci: 24 Dec 12 Does Christmas cure cancer? Dec 24, 2012

For Christmas, Dr Chris Smith and the team join Dotun for a look at the lighter side of recent scientific news, including whether the festive season cures cancer and how speedbumps help diagnose appendicitis.

20/12/12:Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory Dec 20, 2012

On the latest edition of Dr Karl, we find out if ice conducts electricity the same way as water. We also discover if the five second rule is true, after food is dropped on to the floor. We also take a look at people who can remember every event of every day of their lives. They have HSAM - Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory.

13 Dec 12 Dec 13, 2012

A british team exploring ice two miles down in Antarctica that hasn't seen the light of day for 500,000 years, are there fewer stars now than when we were younger and how could it take a week for a bruise to visibly develop on a listener's bottom.

Naked Sci 10 Dec 12: Regenerating heart cells and the upside of having children Dec 10, 2012

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists with a closer look at some of this week's science stories including; a trigger to regrow heart cells and the prophylactic effects of having children.

Norovirus, blood types and wandering planets Dec 06, 2012

Dr Chris, the Naked Scientist stands in for Dr Rhod tonight and fields questions about norovirus, why humans have rhesus positive and negative blood and wandering giant planets.

Bacteria, teeth, the Sun and moving trains Dec 04, 2012

Bacteria on the teeth, the age of the Sun and what's it called when you're on a train and another train moves and you think it's your train that's moving? Dr Karl and Dr Rhod wrestle with your science queries. You can send your questions to UpAllNight@bbc.co.uk anytime, just put Dr Karl in the subject line.

The Golden Hour, 4G and missing acorns Nov 22, 2012

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to discuss different approaches to CPR and emergency medicine, how 4G does what it does and why so few acorns this autumn?

19 Nov 12 Nov 19, 2012

A molecular whodunit involving MRSA, gene therapy for epilepsy, and whether women synchronise their menstrual cycles are all on the billing this week.

The roaming planet Nov 15, 2012

As Chinese communist party prepares to unveil its new leaders Dr Karl discusses the discovery of the new roaming planet with no star of its own to orbit, and we find out if gravity travels at the speed of light.

Naked Sci 12 Nov 12: Ash dieback and autophagia Nov 12, 2012

Dr Chris and colleagues with weeks science news, a close look at ash dieback disease and the truth about autophagia.

08 Nov 12 Nov 08, 2012

Dr Karl takes questions on bacterial infections, trauma medicine and HIV.

Brain Freeze explained - almost Nov 01, 2012

In this edition: in 2010, the USA used 98 quadrillion British Thermal Units (BTUs) of energy - about 20% of the world's total. About 40% of that went into buildings. How this could be easily and hugely improved without loss of comfort. Why both men and women, wearing revealing attire are perceived as more sensitive, but less competent . And Brain freeze finally explained - almost

Naked Sci 22 Oct 12: How the Moon was made Oct 29, 2012

The Naked Scientists join Dotun to explain the new theories on the formation of the Moon and we meet the stand up mathematician who's currently on tour around the UK.

Naked Sci 29 Oct 12: Fighting bacterial fire with fire Oct 29, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and colleagues with science news. This week; fighting bacterial fire with fire and the plans to help the British Oyster make a comeback.

Naked Sci 17 Sep 12: Shiniest fruits and online voters Oct 28, 2012

Dr Chris and colleagues share the latest science news with Dotun Adebayo. This week; the shiniest fruit in nature and how your online life affects the way you vote.

Soap and Salt Oct 25, 2012

Are the seas getting saltier and where does soap come from. Dr Karl explains.

18th October 2012 Oct 18, 2012

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl discuss the health effects on the body of ‘the man who fell to earth’ and the mystery of one callers evaporating fish tank water.

Naked Sci 15 Oct 12: Clone Pioneer Oct 15, 2012

On this week's edition of the Naked Scientist: a Nobel prize for a Cambridge cloning pioneer, and an analysis of a meteorite landing in Morocco from Mars shows it contains samples from the red planet's interior, surface and even atmosphere

Naked Scientist 08 Oct 12: Painkilling venom and a seismic shake-up Oct 09, 2012

A new genetic test for babies, does the black mamba's venom contain a better painkiller than morphine and a shake-up for the world of seismology.

Naked Science 01 Oct 12: Staying young with stem cells Oct 01, 2012

Can a dose of stem cells keep you youthful? And why do foetal cells trespass into the brains of pregnant women? Also; the research that could turn your clothes into pollution busting filters.

and friends Sep 27, 2012

Dr Karl is joined by human evolution and anthropology expert Elizabeth Hagen and astronomer Simon O'Toole. They answer questions about Halley's Comet, the Mars Rover and how do we know what colour dinosaurs were?

Naked Sci 24 Sep 12: Bingeing rats, pony tails and thinking thin Sep 25, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with a weeks worth of science news including: rats bingeing on chocolate, the physics of pony tails and can you think yourself thin?

20 Sep 12 Sep 20, 2012

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl are joined by Professor Geraint Lewis, an expert on Astrophysics, Cosmology, Black Holes, Relativity and a huge number of other things.

Science of smells and gravity waves Sep 13, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are prefaced, in this edition, by two science stories; gas clouds at the centre of our galaxy and a bad smell in Los Angeles. After dealing with the lingering odour Dr Karl moves on to gravity waves and radiation.

Naked Science Sep 10, 2012

Dr Chris and the team tell Dotun Adebayo a little about the science involved in the Paralympics and research to be done under the Antarctic ice sheet

23Aug12: Mosquito bites Aug 23, 2012

On the latest edition: Dr Karl looks at the advances in stem cell research. Why do some people get bitten by mosquitoes and others don't? The latest on nuclear fusion. And what's the quietest sound a person can hear?

16 Aug 12 Aug 16, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss string theory, why medicine can't yet replace cartilage and why kettles go quiet as they near boiling point.

Naked Scientist 13 Aug 12: Healing hearts, helping epileptics and where's the water coming Aug 13, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists find out about pacemakers for the brain, new ways to help after heart attack and find out whether the water we take out of the ground from aquifers being replaced.

9 Aug12 Mars Curiosity Aug 09, 2012

On the latest edition of the Naked Scientist: More on the Mars Curiosity expedition. Why we eat less food as we get older? And why does tin foil placed behind a radiator generate more heat in a room?

6Aug12: Nasa's Mission to Mars Aug 06, 2012

On the latest edition of the Naked Scientist: NASA's mission to the red planet. Do elephants purr? And how do supermassive black holes form?

How much should you chew? Aug 02, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss how much you should chew food, why some substances conduct electricity while others don't, and what's going to happen as the world's supply of Helium runs down.

Naked Scientist: Sir Steve Redgrave on the 2012 Games Jul 30, 2012

In this edition - It's the first week of the 2012 Olympics, and the Naked Scientists have been looking at what science is doing for Team GB, with the help of Sir Steve Redgrave.

Mine! Mine! Mine! Just what are those seagulls saying? Jul 26, 2012

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl discuss blood pressure (What affects it?), long bridges (How strong do they need to be?) and teenagers (How do you interest them in science?)

Naked Scientists Jul 23, 2012

Dr Chris Smith tells Dotun about the rage of rats and new developments in our knowledge of DNA and RNA

Energy efficiency for fun and profit Jul 20, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are on hand to answer science questions posed by our texters, emailers and callers.

Naked Scientists Jul 16, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and company talk trout snouts, galaxies with no stars and discuss a very surprising new use for silk.

The God Particle Jul 12, 2012

Rhod Sharp and Dr Karl are joined by Steven Goldfarb from CERN to answer questions about the search for the Higgs Boson.

Naked Scientist: Life after Higgs and explosive secrets Jul 09, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the week's science news. Do we have the Higgs Boson and why were Cambridge scientists sending a detonation inside a tube seven times around an auditorium?

The Higgs Boson and all that Jul 05, 2012

The discovery of the Higgs Boson is the focus of the debate. Dr Karl tells us it could take anytime between 10 and 100 years for the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle to be put to practical use. But he admits he has no idea what practical use that could be. David from Birmingham asks if the discovery is just going to raise more questions than it answers. Dr Karl is emphatic. Yes. And says that makes it an exciting time to be a scientist! You can also the learn the difference between an asteroid and a meteorite.

Rifling and salty water Jun 28, 2012

Andy Crane sits in for Rhod Sharp, and he and Dr Karl discuss why rifle bullets fly more truly when they rotate, and whether salt water floats over fresh.

Naked Scientist Jun 25, 2012

The Naked Scientist describes how to win friends and influence people, how to halt Huntington's disease, and finds out about a camera with five times the resolution of the human eye.

the Multiverse Jun 21, 2012

On the latest edition of Dr Karl -why we need the Multiverse, why the earth's core is so hot and new discoveries about breast milk.

Plants that punish animals Jun 18, 2012

On the Naked Scientists this week...why ministers say A levels aren’t up to scratch and what one exam board are doing about it, and a plant that punishes animals that eat its seeds but rewards those that spit them out!

Lengthy hairs, monatomic gold and breathing in particles Jun 14, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Giles explore questions about hair length, the existence of monatomic gold and whether you should breathe through your mouth or your nose in a dusty environment.

Naked Scientist Jun 11, 2012

A look at ways to predict where Malaria may strike, and a way to help dyslexics read more easily.

Tastebuds, Water and Tracking Venus Jun 07, 2012

Dr Karl discusses the transit of Venus. We discuss the quirky characteristics of water, find out why the taste of food differs from person to person and why it might be more important to wash your feet than your face.

Naked Scientist Jun 04, 2012

This week Dr Chris Smith has spent time finding out about the science being done in Norway including some intriguing news about the speed of sperm in different species...

Botany Bay May 31, 2012

This week find out how Botany Bay increased our understanding of the world and whether hoping is better than jumping?

Naked Scientist: Tasty tomatoes and giant diamonds May 28, 2012

This week Dr Chris Smith and his Naked Scientist colleagues report on the chemical recipe for making tomatoes taste great, and the world’s biggest diamond that’s being built in Britain.

what mircowaves can do to wifi May 24, 2012

On the latest edition of Dr Karl, how your microwave oven can interfere with your home Wi-Fi. How to control the Flow of Heat, with layers just atoms thick. And does caffeine dehydrate you?

Walking with coffee May 17, 2012

How can you walk without splilling coffee, and can actor Anne Hathaway affect the world economy?

Naked Scientist: Windy Dinosaurs and the Missile Chimp May 14, 2012

Science news with Dr Chris Smith and colleagues. This edition; burning up body fat, the reason why dinosaurs with wind may have "wreaked" havoc with the cretaceous climate and the chimp that plans missile attacks on zoo visitors.

Where do seeds come from? May 10, 2012

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer your science questions. This week; where do all the seeds come from and an eyewitness to ball lightning joins us to describe his experience.

Food special as Prof Charles comes on board May 08, 2012

Dr Rhod and Dr Karl are joined by food specialist Professor Charles Spence to deal with such tricky questions as; where does the skin on the porridge pan come from?

Hairy women and homing pigeons Apr 30, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists explore..: why women have evolved out of having beards and hairy chests, and scientists have discovered how homing pigeons’ brains respond to the Earth’s magnetic field enabling them to navigate.

Helium balloons, marsupials and coffee cup physics Apr 26, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the scarcity of helium, the peculiarities of marsupials and the physics of coffee cups.

Underground water Apr 23, 2012

Why there's so much water underground, a new way to work paralysed body parts by reading brain activity, and a way to heal injured heart tissue by converting scar tissue back into healthy cardiac muscle. They're issues occupying the Naked Scientists this week.

Diesel engines and Dr K's new planet Apr 19, 2012

Why aren't humans more hairy? How does a diesel engine work and what exactly is Dr Karl's new planet. That's all on the agenda this week for Dr Karl and Dr Rhod.

Sinking of the Titanic Apr 16, 2012

On the weekend of the one hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we're taking a look at a NATO technology being delivered by Rolls-Royce to rescue people from an equally tragic situation - a sunken submarine.

Bird and dinosaur eggs Apr 12, 2012

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; the similarity between bird and dinosaur eggs. How can we know the universe is seventy billion light years wide. And do humans burn carbon like coal?

05 Apr 12 Apr 05, 2012

Why it would take 42 minutes to fall down a hole through the centre of the Earth.....can we be harmed by fish excrement ......and is it possible that a man's headache goes away whenever he gets close to his wife?

Naked Scientist: Earth's Early Atmosphere Apr 02, 2012

This week we learn how some 2.7 billion year old fossilised raindrops have revealed what Earth's early atmosphere was like, and the reason why your body still wants that cheese sandwich despite the scales saying it shouldn't!

Aspirin, the cold and taste Mar 29, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss aspirin for daily use, why some people don't seem to feel the cold and why do some people like some tastes and not others?

Naked Scientist: Heart Attack Predictor Mar 26, 2012

This week on the Naked Scientist - a way to predict heart attacks that are about to happen, a way to block baldness, and we know there's an absolute zero for temperature, but is there an absolute maximum that you can't exceed?

Frozen eyeballs and Einstein's off the hook Mar 22, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod try to answer your science questions. This week we ponder why animal eyeballs don't freeze in the Arctic and the relief of the Einsteinian Relativists.

Making rain and miraculous LEDs Mar 15, 2012

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer your science questions. Counting calories, making rain and LEDs making more light than they should are just some of the mysteries delved into.

Naked Scientist: Antimatter Mar 12, 2012

On the latest editon of the Naked Scientist - Antimatter, the rules of physics say there should be at least as much antimatter in the Universe as there is matter, the material that we are made from. But scientists can't find it, suggesting either that we've got something wrong, or something else very exciting and important must be happening. Also, why the hand you type with can affect how you feel. As well as a look at some of this week's other leading science breakthroughs

Solar flares Mar 08, 2012

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod join forces to examine solar flares as one heads towards the earth. Microwaves and electromagnetic pulses are also under the spotlight.

Naked Science: Gentlemen, hippos and silence. Mar 05, 2012

Why the working classes are more gentlemanly than the upper classes, how hippos can select the sex of their offspring, and the discovery of a device which stops people talking.

Dr Karl Mar 01, 2012

Is the moon moving away from us and what could that mean...how much salt is too much...and why are water molecules like boomerangs?

Naked Scientist: Frozen flowers, feeding foetuses Feb 27, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and colleagues talk us through the week's science news including the recreation of 30 thousand year old flowers and the importance of what mothers eat before conception.

Spherical planets Feb 23, 2012

Why juicing greens might not be the best idea, exactly what sound is and why planets are spherical are all under the microscope as Dr Giles joins Dr Karl.

Naked Scientist: Computers; from the biggest to one of the smallest and self med Feb 20, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and colleagues explore one of the biggest computers that's getting bigger and one of the smallest computers that'll be with us soon. Also, what do some fruit flies use alcohol for?

Migraines Feb 16, 2012

Dr Dotun joins Dr Karl this week. They discuss exactly what causes a migraine, how plants work and give a definitive answer to the question "if a tree falls in a forest and there's no one to hear it, does it make a noise"?

Naked Scientist Feb 13, 2012

Dr Chris discusses vaccines for cancer thanks to a gene from the gut bug Salmonella, and Sir Steve Redgrave pops in to launch a new science and sport initiative ahead of London 2012.

google earth and fishing? Feb 12, 2012

Dr Chris Smith from the Naked Scientists joins Rhod to find out what google and fishing have in common and what makes planets spin. Plenty of other questions answered too!

DrChris: The Cold; Norovirus and Aeroplanes Feb 02, 2012

Dr Chris joins Rhod for the science phone-in this week. The cold weather is on our minds so; how do aeroplanes behave in the cold and why does the norovirus do so well?

Naked Science Jan 30, 2012

Dr Chris & The Naked Scientists with the latest science news

Northern Lights Jan 26, 2012

Dr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and discusses the Northern Lights, global warming and microwaves among other things

Nature's Best Painkillers Jan 19, 2012

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; why there are groupings of metals in space. What are nature's best painkillers. And is it really alright to eat food you've dropped on the floor, if you pick it up within seconds.

Naked Scientist: Undersea vents, saying no to nicotine patches and bird flu Jan 16, 2012

Dr Chris Smith and colleagues with the latest science stories. This week; the deepest undersea vents ever discovered, why nicotine replacement therapies don't work and the controversy over making H5N1 jump species in the lab.

Does electrcity flow? Jan 12, 2012

Does electricity flow and why do we get referred pain? Dr Chris Smith from the Naked Scientists sits in for Dr Karl who is on his holidays.

Naked Science: Silk Worms & Deafness Jan 09, 2012

In this weeks Naked Scientists Dr Chris Smith looks at silk worms that spin spider silk, and a gene linked to human deafness.

DrChris: Looking at Moon, the longevity of birds and the truth about vitamins. Jan 05, 2012

Dr Chris of the Naked Scientists joins Rhod to answer our callers science questions. Will NASA's new mission to the Moon silence Apollo 11 doubters? Why do rats have such short lives and parrots such long ones and what's the point of vitamin tablets?

DrChris: Cataracts, wheels spinning backwards and how many colds can you have at Dec 29, 2011

Dr Chris from the Naked Scientists is in the chair this week answering our caller's science questions. Chief amoung the queries; how do you treat cataracts, why do wheels seem to spin backward and how many colds can you have at once?

Pain, pleasure, viruses & the North star Dec 22, 2011

Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl talking to Dotun about self-destructive viruses, the North star, pain & pleasure receptors & the sense of smell.

Naked Scientist: Brussels sprouts, a mystery explained Dec 19, 2011

Dr Chris and colleagues explore what happens when stars collide, the tricks mosquitos use and the reasons why serving Brussels sprouts can be a risky business...

Is it Dr Karl? No, it's Dr Chris! Dec 15, 2011

Of course we have some Higgs Boson questions and a host of other queries including are bubbles good for the washing up? Dr Chris Smith deputises for Dr Karl who is still on his hols.

NakedScientist: Bed bugs return and taxi drivers brains Dec 12, 2011

Dr Chris and colleagues explain why bed bugs are making a come back; and how taxi-driving boosts the size of certain bits of your brain. Also the world’s oldest bed has been found.

How do pies burn? Dec 08, 2011

Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl, and among the questions he fields is.... why do pies in the oven burn from the outside in?

Naked Scientist: Headers and doctored pics. Dec 05, 2011

The naked scientists ask if taking headers can cause brain damage, how to spot digitally doctored pictures, and they go voyaging into outer space.

Jim Lovell's Calculations Dec 01, 2011

A look at Jim Lovell's life-saving calculations on board Apollo 13 a few hours after they got auctioned off.

On the road with Dr Karl Nov 24, 2011

This week Dr Karl is in the back of a car speeding north to a book signing. Undaunted, and slightly truncated, the good doctor offers his thoughts on Cherenkov radiation, cold fusion and neutrinos travelling faster than light.

The brain and the diet Nov 21, 2011

Scientists have discovered a network of nerve cells that signal what's in what we've eaten and news of neutrinos that still appear to be travelling faster than light.

Naked Scientist: Flu Jabs and primordial gas Nov 14, 2011

Details of a UK study called the Flu Survey aiming to work out how effective the flu jab is. Dr Chris and the team also look at a step forward in examining the primordial gas hypothesised by the Big Bang theory.

Dance, parasites and flues Nov 10, 2011

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the power of interpretative dance, parasites that could make you take risks and why gas cookers don't have flues.

Umami, napping and perfect vacuums Nov 09, 2011

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the fifth flavour, the ideal nap duration and the impossibility of perfect vacuums.

What's the good of multi-vitamins? Oct 27, 2011

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Alastair Reynolds, a sci fi author and former European Space Agency scientist. Topics under the spotlight are: the science of toenails, how being in space affects astronauts and what's the good of multi-vitamins?

The Naked Scientist: Carving and Microgravity Oct 25, 2011

The new Christmas must have gadget – a kitchen that teaches you to cook and carve correctly... and in French. And a question answered about microgravity.

Upside down rainbows Oct 20, 2011

Dr Karl answers listeners' weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which include - why woodsmoke can cause asthma? What causes upside down rainbows? And more on the mysteries of black holes.

Medium wave radio signals and more Oct 13, 2011

Dr Karl and 'Dr' Rhod once again answer all your science questions

Naked Scientist: The Oscars of the Sciences Oct 10, 2011

This week's edition of the Naked Scientist - how Earth came by its water - scientists think they've found the place in outer space where it all came from. Why people always tend to look on the bright side, often in spite of the odds - and scientists line up for the research equivalent of an Oscar

Science phone in Oct 06, 2011

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer all your science related questions.

The Naked Scientists: Plastic fantastic Oct 03, 2011

Find out more about the amazing powers of plastics, china's increasing space programme and how bacteria could be used for the latest type of encryption. Dr Chris Smith and his team have the answers.

Particles and the speed of light Sep 29, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all this weeks science questions.

The Naked Scientist Sep 26, 2011

The slipperiest substance ever made, and the workings of DEET – the world’s best insect repellent

Why birds are modern day dinosaurs? Sep 22, 2011

Can viruses be used as medical cures? Why birds are modern day dinosaurs?And how good is a fish's memory? just some of the weird and wonderful questions asks in the latest edition of the Dr Karl Phone-in

The Naked Scientist: X-ray vision Sep 19, 2011

This week, scientists with superhero x-ray vision... well almost, the CT scanning system capable of handling some very large specimens and why playing computer games has led to a breakthrough in understanding HIV.

And the case of the gravitational diet Sep 15, 2011

Are copper bands copper bottomed? Do you weigh less in the day than you do at night? Plus our old favourite String theory. Just some of the conundrums for Dr Karl this week. Dotun is ringmaster as Rhod is away.

MIssing Links Sep 12, 2011

In this special edition Dr Chris visits Lee Berger, at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg to see the fossils which could revolutionise our understanding of the evolution of our species.

The Naked Scientists: Pro or anti biotic? Sep 09, 2011

Dr Chris and his team discuss the virtues of yoghurt on the brain. Flat lenses and ice cold bacteria are also on the agenda.

Supernovas and an atom bomb detonates Sep 08, 2011

The benefits of biting your nails, supernovas and what happens when an atom bomb detonantes are all put under the scientific spotlight of Dr Karl and Dr Rhod.

Why rocket thrusters work on the moon Sep 01, 2011

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod tackle why rocket thrusters work on the moon, what makes night fall, why rain doesn't hurt us and what causes tinnitus.

The sun always shines in Scotland Aug 29, 2011

This week Dr Chrs and the naked scientists go to the University of Aberdeen to meet a scientist who's exploring the depths of the ocean and a look at Thalidomide 50 years on.

Stars and Supernovas Aug 25, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod and as always tackles all your science questions.

The Naked Scientist: Muscular Dystrophy Aug 22, 2011

Chris takes a look at work being done in Italy that may create a new treatment for muscular dystrophy

Peppermints, Chillies & Receptors Aug 18, 2011

Dr Karl answers all your science related questions.

how many bubbles in your bath? Aug 15, 2011

which is warmer, a bath with bubbles in it or one without? Just one of the stranger science stories tackled this week by Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists!

11 Aug 11 Aug 11, 2011

The effects of adrenalin, the length of time tannins stay in the body and how long does the air last if someone's stuck in a one-metre-cubed airtight box?

Vampire bats Aug 11, 2011

How vampire bats home in on the jugular, why some depressions look like expressions and the world's scientific healdines of the week.

Rainbows and Spiders' Webs Aug 04, 2011

Dr Karl explains "Mackerel Skies", discusses a UFO sighting by a 5 live sportreader and discusses how spiders can link their webs to objects several feet in the air and several feet apart.

How do you tow an iceberg? Jul 28, 2011

The fate of matter that gets sucked into a black hole, the genetic implications of organ transplants, and the use of desalination techniques to help combat drought are all explored with Dr. Karl. And he answers the question: how do you tow an iceberg?

Moonshine and waves Jul 21, 2011

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to explain why the moon glows, how waves wave and how sound is heard in the ear.

noise quenching curtains Jul 14, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions. This week includes a look into curtains that 'quench' noise and an explanation as to why researchers spend so much time proving the obvious.

The Naked Scientist: Dr Chris discovers the identity of Stem Cells! Jul 11, 2011

In this week's fascinating look at all things science, Dr. Chris explains why some scientists subjected volunteers to sunburns, the prospect of a universal flu vaccine and how the identity of blood cells has been discovered in Canada.

The Strange Sound of the MRI Scanner Jul 07, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science questions

hard water and a cuppa Jun 30, 2011

This week Dr Chris Smith stands in for Dr Karl to answer listeners'weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which includes what gives atoms mass? Can asteroids skip through the atmosphere? And how hard water ruins a nice cuppa.

Why do birds suddenly appear? Jun 27, 2011

Birds of a feather flock together, but why? Hear how GPS and a pigeon have found the answer. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take a look at that and the rest of the week's science news.

Australia's 10th most trusted man Jun 23, 2011

Dr Karl who has been voted Australia's 10th most trusted man joins Rhod to answer your science questions, which this week include; can a blind eye ever be made to see again?

The Naked Scientist: Dinasour Inspired Planes Jun 20, 2011

Dr Chris with all the latest science news.

The multiverse and beyond Jun 16, 2011

This week Dr Karl takes you into the mysterious world of the multiverse and beyond! Plus how old before bald? The genius that is Dr Karl has all the answers to your science conundrums.

The Naked Scientist: The Next Generation Of Hearing Aids Jun 13, 2011

Dr Chris with this weeks science news.

Keeping those cards safe Jun 09, 2011

Dr Karl joins 'Dr'Rhod to answer all your science related questions

hard of hearing fish Jun 06, 2011

This week's edition of the Naked Scientist looks at how rising carbon dioxide levels are deafening fish to the sounds of predators, and a new way to design better phone handsets by logging how people actually use the phone - sounds obvious but, believe it or not, this sort of data is really hard to come by; thankfully scientists at Cambridge University have come to the rescue.

Fracking Jun 02, 2011

Looking into a transparent world, the truth about fracking and the REAL difference between cats and dogs. Those are the subjects under the spotlight as Dr Karl joins Dr Giles.

The shape of things to come May 30, 2011

On the Naked Scientists this week find out how to measure the shape of something very very very very small, and we go all magnetic with a new substance!! Dr Chris and his team reveal all to Dotun.

The Naked Scientist: Organ Transplants May 23, 2011

A look at a possible breakthrough in organ transplantation ...plus what is the optimum amount of petrol to have in your car?

Climate Change Special May 19, 2011

Climate change is on the agenda this week. Dr Karl and Rhod are joined by speical guest Professor Naomi Oreskes. Also this week we get to the bottom of how likely it is to produce identical twins.

The Naked Scientist: A Highland postcard May 16, 2011

Dr Chris has been taking the Highland air and speaking at the University of Aberdeen's Word festival this week. But that hasn't stopped him from visiting the University's biomedical campus and chatting to researchers there.

Former smokers and the smell of cigarettes May 12, 2011

Why do former smokers still want to smoke but hate the smell of cigarettes? Are black sheep more likely to be struck by lightning than white sheep and the best thing for car fuel economy. That's all in this week's edition with Dr Karl.

The Naked Scientist: One puff gets you hooked. May 09, 2011

Dr Chris and colleagues with the latest science news, question of the week and the results of work done at the University of Chicago into the power of nicotine.

Electrocution can be good for you. May 05, 2011

Dr Karl explains how passing electricity through your brain can make you more creative, examines prehistoric giant ants and discusses how radio waves are affected by weather.

The Naked Scientist: American Special May 02, 2011

Dr Chris with snapshots from his recent trip to America. He's been speaking to the amputee who controls his prosthetic arm by thinking about the fingers he lost and the scientist heading up the international fusion reactor programme amongst others.

Why does the moon always face us? Apr 28, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science related questions

Walking through bands of warm air how? Apr 21, 2011

Dr Karl and Rhod answer all your science related questions

The Naked Scientist: The power of conversation Apr 18, 2011

How conversation carried early man out of Africa, what keeps a bike balanced and how to study schizophrenia in a petri dish.

Compression socks good idea? Apr 14, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer an array of science questions.

The eyes have it! Apr 11, 2011

We head to Japan this week to find out how retinas are being grown in dishes which could hold the key to restoring some people's vision. Also find out why Dolly Parton never gets bags under her eyes. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.

under the sea and beyond the stars Apr 07, 2011

How deep under the sea can you dive, and what shape should your submarine be? When you boil water for a second time, why does it seem to be hotter? Just two of the questions answered by Dr Karl this week. Plus do you know about the healing power of dog saliva? It's chic to be geek on the science phone in!

The Naked Scientist: Slowing space probes Apr 04, 2011

Are the “worm” graphs displayed during live televised political debates biasing voters? Is there a chemical cure for a fear of heights and why is the Pioneer Probe going slower than it should?

A special look at radiation Mar 31, 2011

How serious to health are the leaks from the Fukishima nuclear plant? Dotun and Dr Karl are joined by Professor Dr Dale Bailey who's an expert in medical radiation science at the University of Sydney.

The Naked Scientist Mar 28, 2011

This week we hear about a breakthrough in the skin cancer melanoma, how scientists have managed for the first time to produce sperm in a culture dish and a possible future treatment for macular degeneration.

Have you heard about the bird? Mar 24, 2011

How do birds hear if they have a hole through their heads? Where does matter come from? Just some of the questions put to Dr Karl this week for the Up All Night science phone in.

A turn for sperm Mar 21, 2011

Dr Karl discusses a breakthrough in how sperm get turned on: scientists have discovered how the female hormone progesterone activates sperm so they can fertilise an egg. The findings could also lead to new treatments for infertility and help to develop the next generation of contraceptives.

Nuclear questions, nuclear answers. Mar 17, 2011

Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility seems to be on everyone's mind tonight. Dr Karl endeavours to answer those atomic questions.

Japan earthquake and tsunami Mar 14, 2011

The Naked Scientist this week analyses how big the earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been, asks how diamonds can help treat cancer and slices through to the truth about the humble potato peeler.

Stale Cake Hard, Stale Biscuits Soft, Why? Mar 10, 2011

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all the latest science questions.

The Naked Scientist: Key to the next generation of computer chip Mar 07, 2011

On the latest edition of The Naked Scientist - a new technique that could hold the key to the next generation of computer chips based on a brand new material. What is the popular painkiller that's just celebrated its 112th birthday? As well as all the latest news from the world of science.

Jamie Oliver's Yorkshire puds Mar 03, 2011

Jamie Oliver asks our very own Naked Scientist, Dr Chris why his yorkshire puddings are better than those made by his wife. Other matters up for discussion include diamonds, the four minute mile and mushroom clouds.

The back bone's connected to the Feb 28, 2011

How ancient bones are about to help us to treat modern bad backs and breakthroughs in heart disease and melanoma detection. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.

Exoplanets and the universe Feb 24, 2011

Dr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and the universe is the main topic of conversation. The origins of the first exoplanets, the creation of the moon and why a vacuum didn't cause the Big Bang. Plus, why living in colder climates makes you colder.

Science news in Washington with Dr Chris Feb 21, 2011

Dr Chris Smith with news from the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington.

Solar flares and upside down rivers Feb 17, 2011

How could solar flares disrupt global communications? Have you ever heard of upside down rivers? Dr Karl and for a special bonus week, Dr Chris have the answers to another weeks of science conundrums.

The latest science news with Dr Chris Smith Feb 14, 2011

Evidence that eating oily fish can reduce the risk of developing some common forms of blindness and a clever new way to see inside the body.

The number of stars in the sky Feb 10, 2011

Dr Dotun sits in with Dr Karl as they discuss the shadows of the sun, why snow keeps you warm and the different uses for urine.

This weeks science news with Dr Chris Smith Feb 07, 2011

Dr Chris Smith and the team are here with all the latest science news.

Science phone in 03-02-2011 Feb 03, 2011

Once again Dr Karl attempts to answer all your science related questions.

Leprosy Day Jan 31, 2011

On this week's edition of Dr Chris Smith looks at Leprosy Day, which is intended to raise awareness of the 250,000 new cases of leprosy that are still occurring around the globe every year. Also Ben Valsler and Diana O'Carroll have been taking a look at some of this week's top science stories including some science that's straight from the horse's mouth or rather the cow's rumen - researchers have been reaching into a cow's stomach to discover the secret of making better biofuels!

The Great Dividing Ridge Jan 27, 2011

Dr Karl journeys across the spine of the Great Dividing Ridge in Australia plus other adventures in science.

The mouse and the immune system. Jan 24, 2011

The Naked Scientists take a look at how a mouse with a human immune system is helping treat HIV sufferers. Cancer that affects dogs and this weeks big question - why the journey home appears to be faster than the journey out?

Science phone in Jan 20, 2011

Dr Chris, The Naked Scientist joins Rhod to answer all your science questions.

THE NAKED SCIENTIST The science of drumming Jan 17, 2011

A new technique that makes the production of computer chips a piece of cake, the science of drumming and all of the week's other science news with Dr Chris.

The affect of music Jan 13, 2011

Dr Chris keeps Dr Karl's chair warm and looks at why music affects us so much, why when you dunk biscuits in your tea the crumbs always stick to edge of the mug and why it gets windy whenever the sun goes behind the clouds.

The latest science news with Dr Chris Smith Jan 10, 2011

Amongst this weeks topics why going topless can harm your hearing and more about a new IVF study

Dr Chris and 1,000 dead birds falling from the sky Jan 06, 2011

Dr Chris explains the flu vaccine, tackles the phenomenon of dead birds falling from the Arkansas sky and gives us the answer on how information is saved on a memory stick.

Naked Scientist; In Oz, part 2. Jan 03, 2011

Tracking sharks, gladiatorial bees and giant radio telescopes in a second special Australian edition of the Naked Scientist.

How much a whale can eat. Dec 30, 2010

How much a whale eats, the real reason behind England's Ashes victory, how the human body reacts to the extreme cold and why Jupiter the planet was never destined to be a star are all under Dr Karl's science spotlight this week.

23/12/10 Dec 23, 2010

In this edition Dr Karl answers your weird and wonderful questions from listeners about the world of science.

Science phone in 16 Dec Dec 16, 2010

Dr Chris sitting in for Dr Karl with Giles answers all your science related questions.

The Naked Scientist Dec 13, 2010

This week we're taking a look at a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's Disease. We also find out why someone sent a cheese into space this week!

Science phone in Dec 09, 2010

Dr Karl answers all your science questions.

The Naked Scientist Dec 06, 2010

Under the microscope this week we've got the bacteria that made headlines by using arsenic instead of phosphorus; so is this a tantilising sign that life evolved on Earth more than once? We also hear how a patient with an inflammatory bowel disease treated himself with a dose of worms.

The mole rats are coming!!!. Dec 02, 2010

Run for your lives the mole rats are coming! Well maybe not, but they don't drink water and do eat their own faeces. Nice! The perfect dinner guests. Dr Karl also tells us how a trick of the brain could cause obesity and how the desalination of sea water is pretty tricky. Plus has anyone ever found a magnetic monopole? Err...no.

Naked Scientist: Aids, Forgetful Flyers and Saturnian Moons Nov 29, 2010

This week Doctor Chris and colleagues look at the latest Aids research ahead of the 30th anniversary of the identification of HIV, the blood test that predicts a person’s age and the moon of Saturn with an oxygen-rich atmosphere.

The formula for gripe water Nov 25, 2010

Why the earth is pear-shaped, Newton's first law and the formula for gripe water occupy Dr Karl and Dr Rhod this week. They're joined by Brian Dunning who takes a look at what makes a quadrillion.

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