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**Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists**

Each week we set out to solve one of the world’s weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there’s a brand new question to think about for next time…

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Who cooked the food in the Palaeolithic? Jan 12, 2024

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Thanks to Dr Emma Pomeroy for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Could we turn space junk into a moonbase? Jan 05, 2024

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Thanks to Dr David Whitehouse for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What if Santa didn't have magical reindeer? Dec 22, 2023

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James Tytko took on this festive themed Question of the Week with the help of the University of Cambridge's Ems Lord... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Could you destroy Jupiter with enough nukes? Dec 15, 2023

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Thanks to Matt Bothwell for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What is a black hole made up of? Dec 08, 2023

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Thanks to Cambridge University's Ben Allanach for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why does my nose run in cold weather? Dec 01, 2023

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Charlene wrote in to ask, 'Why does my nose run in cold weather? What are the physiological benefits of this?' To answer it, Rhys James enlisted the help of consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon, Neil De Zoysa. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How healthy are seeds? Nov 24, 2023

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James Tytko took on this question from listener Fraser with the help of nutritionist Sarah Berry... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why isn't it possible to go faster than light? Nov 17, 2023

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Thanks to Tony Padilla for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What's the magnifying strength of my marble? Nov 10, 2023

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James Tytko took on this question with the help of the University of Glasgow's Richard Bowman... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Could you deflect a laser around the Moon? Nov 03, 2023

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Thanks to Professor Michalis Zervas and Professor Simon Hooker for the answers! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists