5 Live Science Podcast

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The sun always shines in Scotland Aug 29, 2011

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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

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Dr Karl joins Rhod and as always tackles all your science questions.

The Naked Scientist: Muscular Dystrophy Aug 22, 2011

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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

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Dr Karl answers all your science related questions.

how many bubbles in your bath? Aug 15, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to explain why the moon glows, how waves wave and how sound is heard in the ear.