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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…

Latest Episodes:

Are apple cores poisonous? Sep 27, 2010

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We find out about the true nature of apple cores. They're not as innocent as they look. Plus, we ask how a ball can appear to move uphill. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is olive oil better for you? Sep 20, 2010

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We find out why we're often told that olive oil is better for you. Is there any truth to the advertising? Plus, we ask about the dangers of apple cores! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why does it smell after it rains? Sep 13, 2010

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We explore the smells created by that wet weather phenomenon, rain. What brings about the damp, earthy smell? Plus, we ask if olive oil really is good for you. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How much farting is required for lift-off? Jul 26, 2010

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How much and how fast would you have to let loose your intestinal gases in order to lift yourself from the ground? We work through the physics of farting! Plus, we ask why certain smells are released after it rains. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is there an evolutionary benefit to kissing? Jul 19, 2010

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What is the point of kissing? Does it have any benefit for us or our progeny? Plus, we ask how much you'd have to fart in order to lift yourself off the ground! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why didn't The Americas have what the Europeans had at the time of conquest? Jul 12, 2010

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We ask why the New World wasn't technologically as advanced as the Old World. Is this a valid question? Plus, we ask what the benefits of kissing might be. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why does an electric toothbrush affect my vision? Jul 05, 2010

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When brushing one's dental equipment with an electric toothbrush one may notice a slight wobbling of the television images. Why does this happen? Plus, we ask why the Americas hadn't developed the same kinds of technologies as the Old World at the time of European contact. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why is the nervous system crossed over? Jun 28, 2010

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Why does one side of the brain control the other side of the body? Surely it would make more sense if the left half of the brain told the left side of the body what to do. We find out what the current thinking on this conundrum is. Plus, we ask how an electric toothbrush can disturb vision. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Can dogs watch TV? Jun 21, 2010

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Many a dog has been observed barking at the television - but can they see what's going on in 'One man and his Dog'? Can they see images better on LCD TVs rather than CRT? Plus, we ask why one side of our brain is wired up to control the other side of our body. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What happens to light travelling at light speed? Jun 14, 2010

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We work out what would happen if you shone a light whilst travelling at light speed. Would you see anything? Would an observer see anything? Plus, we ask if dogs really can watch TV. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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