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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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What is fire and how does it burn? May 12, 2014

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We light up our brains with this burning question, igniting the issue with a Professor of Chemistry and Fire Science, Richard Hull, from Lancaster University. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why am I so tired and bored in the office? Apr 28, 2014

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Do you feel tired, irritable and bored during the week? Yet full of beans and enthusiasm at the weekend? We find out why this could be! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Man v Machine Apr 07, 2014

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Why does my PC need more data storage than my DNA? Surely human processing power is greater than a computers? We crunch into the data to find out! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is technology steering human evolution? Mar 31, 2014

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Is technology changing at too fast a pace for our genetic material? Has human evolution halted? We find out! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is elevator style travel across Earth possible? Mar 24, 2014

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Could we banish planes and instead use the Earths natural spin to help long distance travel across it's surface? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Does Lightning Fry Fish? Mar 10, 2014

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When lightning strikes the sea, does it electrocute fish nearby? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Can a brain scan tell if you are depressed? Feb 24, 2014

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We zoom into MRI scanning to find out why it is so low resolution and ask, if it was improved could that help diagnosing disorders of the brain? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why are some people left handed? Feb 17, 2014

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We find out if other animals exhibit handed'ness. Plus what does it mean to be left handed and right footed? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is green snot better than yellow? Feb 10, 2014

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Does the colour of your snot signify the severity or stage of your cold? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How can I get rid of deodorant stains? Feb 03, 2014

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What causes deodorant stains on clothing, and what's the best way to get rid of them? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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