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The Naked Scientists flagship science show, includes the latest science news, interviews with top scientists, hands-on science experiments and answers to your science questions.

    How to survive in space

    How to survive in space

    This episode of The Naked Scientists: as mankind seeks to colonise the Moon, Mars and beyond, we'll examine the impact of cosmic voyages on body and mind, and what we can do to keep spacefarers healthy and happy... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 32 min
    Regrowing brains, and China's sinking cities

    Regrowing brains, and China's sinking cities

    This episode of The Naked Scientists: Scientists give mice a rat's sense of smell; we find out why some of China's biggest cities are sinking; and, 14 years after disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico, might laser-treated cork be able to help us to clean up oil spills... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 32 min
    ADHD explained

    ADHD explained

    This week on The Naked Scientists, we're going to take a closer look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - which is usually referred to by its acronym: ADHD. Globally, it's estimated that around 5% of children and adolescents are affected by ADHD. But those numbers vary from country to country and diagnoses are on the rise.... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 35 min
    Britain's smoking ban, and bumper sea beasts

    Britain's smoking ban, and bumper sea beasts

    In this edition of The Naked Scientists: MPs vote in favour of stricter smoking and vaping controls; but do we actually need this and will it work? Also, the remains of what's thought to be the largest reptile to have roamed our "Severn" seas are uncovered on the beach in Somerset. And a tribute to the BA pilot who saved his air passengers from a volcanic ash cloud, but why are volcanoes so disastrous for jet engines? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 29 min
    Hunting Higgs bosons: A tribute to Peter Higgs by Lyn Evans

    Hunting Higgs bosons: A tribute to Peter Higgs by Lyn Evans

    This week, a special tribute to the revered British scientist, Peter Higgs, who died on the 8th of April, aged 94. His friend, Lyn Evans, tells us about the 40-year search for the eponymous Higgs boson: the God particle that provides some of the answers to life, the Universe and everything... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 27 min
    Artificial platelets, and angry primates

    Artificial platelets, and angry primates

    This week on The Naked Scientists: Scientists invent artificial platelets to help clot blood; why it might be time to reappraise the peace-loving nature of bonobos; and why the Moon may have turned itself inside out in the past... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 29 min

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12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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Science presented by amiable hosts in a relaxed, fun way that’s easy to understand. Definitely recommend.

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Outstanding discussions of scientific topics

Discussions of interesting science topics in language everyone can understand. Easy, accessible, fascinating quesitons and answers on all types of scientific matters and the latest research in many scientific fields. I listen to all the Naked Scientists podcasts and have learned an endless number of fascinating things. If you are curious about the world, listen to these podcasts. Chris Smith and his team do an outstanding job presenting a broad array of timely and interesting pieces in a lively way.

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