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Naked Sci: 03 Jun 13 Flu ancient plants & Mars radiation Jun 03, 2013

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to discuss flaming tornadoes, the dao of bubbles and the what of watts.

25 Apr 13 Apr 25, 2013

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On the latest edition of Dr Karl: techniques to discover bi-polar disorder, the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes and new research on baldness.