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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman Sep 10, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Hydrogen to the rescue? Aug 13, 2023

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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today’s programme: The new lab that is trying to stop pandemics before they happen, how honey sweetened the deal for an injured cricketer, and the origins of the Perseid meteor shower.

Plus we look at whether hydrogen can help us tackle climate change.

Q&A Aug 06, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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