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Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists — Natural Sciences
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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Why do our voices sound different in our heads? Feb 01, 2016

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Why is it that our voice sounds so different to us than when we hear it back on a recording? Connie Orbach persuaded Dr Nick Gibbons, voice surgery specialist from Lewisham Hospital to take her through Che's question... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why do people have such a variety of appearances? Jan 25, 2016

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Unless you are an identical twin it's unlikely you've found anyone else who looks just like you. But, why do we all look so different? Felicity Bedford spoke to population geneticist Sir Walter Bodmer from Oxford University who is characterising thousands of faces as part of the People of the British Isles Project... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why do people get bags under their eyes? Jan 18, 2016

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We've all had days when we're tired and wish we didn't have dark circles under our eyes. But why do we get these puffy eyes and do they serve a purpose? Felicity Bedford spoke to Dr Sean Lanigan, President of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group to find out more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What causes sleepwalking? Dec 14, 2015

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Listener Sterling wanted to know what causes sleepwalking and how to prevent it. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

If polar bears were transported to Antarctica, would they thrive? Dec 07, 2015

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Reduced sea ice is threatening polar bears in the Arctic. Listener Kevin wanted to know if they would thrive at the south pole instead? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What would happen if I plucked a guitar in space? Nov 30, 2015

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Jess wanted to know what would happen if she plucked a guitar in space. Would her music be out of this world? Felicity Bedford spoke to Professor Jim Woodhouse from the University of Cambridge to find out. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How can I stop a runny nose? Nov 24, 2015

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Winter is coming and with it comes a runny nose but how can we stop a snotty hooter? Listener Amanda was keen to nose the answer, so Felicity Bedford spoke to GP Adam Forman to find out... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why do we go bald on our heads? Nov 16, 2015

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It would appear that people on go bald on their heards, but why? And why not elsewhere? Rosalind Davis has been pulling her hair our over this one with Professor Robert Foley from the University of Cambridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why do we like looking at views? Nov 01, 2015

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Eleanor wanted to know why people enjoy looking at views. Do we learn this socially or is it innate? Rosalind Davies spoke to Michael Forster from the University of Vienna to find out. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Are zombies feasible? Oct 19, 2015

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With Halloween just around the corner, Stephen asks the spooky question, Are zombies feasible?. Charis Lestrange investigates with the help of pathologist Suzie English from the University of Cambridge and immunologist Khalil Thirlaway from the University of Nottingham. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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