5 Live Science Podcast

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Naked Sci 23 Sep 13: The parasite that changes minds Sep 23, 2013

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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

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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

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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

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The Naked Scientists discuss bovine tuberculosis in badgers, parabolic reflectors and dropping pennies from tall buildings.

Dr Karl's Energy Day Sep 05, 2013

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On 5 Live's Energy Day, Dr Karl & Dr Rhod take questions on energy - and lots more.

Naked Scientists: Shark Camouflage Sep 02, 2013

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The team report back from down under for Australia's National Science Week