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Ask the Naked Scientists

How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe’s blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!

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Should dogs sleep inside the house? May 09, 2025

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Ask! The Naked Scientist covers questions including, are we humans the universe's consciousness? Is the presence of dimethyl sulphide on an exoplanet a sure sign of life? Have scientists been able to establish where the Garden of Eden is? If I decide not to breastfeed, what happens to the milk I produce? Can I benefit from the nutrients? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Are gravity and magnetism related? May 02, 2025

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In this week's Ask!, Dr Chris explains what we know about deja vu (have we had this one before?) Also, what might have been behind the major power outages in Spain, and what exactly was the Carrington Event? What causes the differences between summer and winter here on Earth? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Does the shingles vaccine reduce risk of dementia? Apr 25, 2025

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Are there signs of life on another planet? Could a shingles vaccine prevent dementia? Do artificial sweeteners increase our appetite? How is obesity measured? Could there ever be a dementia vaccine? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Are girls better at maths than boys? Apr 18, 2025

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In Ask! the Naked Scientist, Dr Chris answers medical enquiries such as: why a pacemaker may cause some discomfort. Why might you get a migraine if you oversleep? And, is pain in the abdomen a sign of kidney failure? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Are seed oils unhealthy? Apr 11, 2025

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In this week's Ask the Naked Scientist, Chris Smith tells us if we are seeing an increase in cancer numbers. Also, what are the underlying causes of colon cancer, and what treatments are available? Does alcohol aid sleep or disrupt it? Are seed oils unhealthy? Are mosquitos more likely to come for you when you wear a certain deodorant? Is paraffin carcinogenic? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is my microwave disrupting my Wi-Fi? Apr 04, 2025

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In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: does miso ferment differently in space? How can I improve my memory? Could receiving hepatitis A, tetanus, and typhoid vaccinations, in combination, cause chronic fatigue? Why does food go bad, and are food packet instructions accurate? What is brain plasticity, and how do we train it? What is mindfulness? Is my diabetes causing a strange smell in my urine? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Does food taste different on an aeroplane? Mar 28, 2025

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Why do we have different blood groups? What drives the libido? Do you get drunk faster on an aeroplane? How long does an artificial heart valve last? Does food taste different on an aeroplane? Should you take multivitamins? Is there an actual physical end to space? Are there any benefits to copper or brass bangles? Do older people sleep less than younger people? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Can aspirin help prevent cancer? Mar 21, 2025

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In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers questions including: what are the minerals in mineral water? Is it safe to drink water from plastic bottles? Is glass safe to drink from? How do people perform sword swallowing? What are biodegradable plastics made of? What is metformin, and is it effective? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Do edibles hit you harder than smoking a joint? Mar 14, 2025

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On Ask! the Naked Scientist, Can you keep sparkling water fizzy for longer? Are magnesium tablets good for us? Why do we crave certain foods? How do breathalysers work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Can one black hole swallow another? Mar 07, 2025

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Is everywhere at the centre of the universe? How long do sweeteners stay in the digestive system, and what are the best alternatives? Can one black hole swallow another? Does Vitamin C help you fight flu? Why is science so hard to reproduce? Which animal only lives for one day? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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