Naked Scientists Podcast

Sea urchins the sea's longest lived creature, frogs croak with an accent, why people are hoarders, water fluoridation approved, allergies increase, flames in zero gravity, and special guest Prof. Chris McManus discussing "the science of left handedness".

Why leaves change colour in autumn, how to avoid the flu in winter, T'ai Chi prevents shingles, scale of Guy Fawkes' bang, why some songs are catchy, anti-cocaine vaccine trial, anti-smoking bra, results of cannabis trial, plus interview guest plant scientist Prof. Roger Leigh discussing "the safety and application of GM crops".

How many plants to a gallon, the poles are melting, left-handed cavemen, right flippered walruses, vibrating shoes for wobbly grannies, napthalene-eating bacteria discovered, how baby dolphins keep up, and an interview with Prof. Philip Wright "extreme bacteria - how to find them and how to use them".

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Why are the seas salty, but not rivers and lakes, official proof that fast food makes you fat, the best way to cook vegetables, and a look at your ghost stories with psychical researcher Tony Cornell and psychologist Prof. Richard Wiseman "what are ghosts, and are hauntings down to infrasound (low frequency sound waves)"

Blood test for cancer and how DNA repairs itself, coffee and your sperm, coffee prevents colon cancer, underwear that can save your life, bathroom lost to meteorite and special guests Dr. Ruth Welters discussing the recent GM crop field trial results, and Dr. Peter Brennan "what is a smell, and how does your nose work ?"

SARS-predisposing gene identifed, post-SARS exposure screening to bein in Hong Kong, GM-crops interbreeding with wild relatives, an update on SARS with virologist Professor Stuart Siddell, and interview guest Prof. Martin Raff "Stem cells - what are they and how can they be used ?"

Chris Smith

Helen Scales

Kat Arney

Brian Fulton who is a Professor of Astrophysics talks about how the sun works, how old it is and how long it will last. We also find out about the hole in the ozone layer, and handbag lighting systems.

Chris Smith

Kat Arney

We talk to Dr Carlton Wood about Carnivorous plants, how they work, and how to look after them. We discover how bats are helping the blind.

Chris Smith

Helen Scales

Kat Arney

We talk to Kevin Yates about the moon and near earth objects whose orbits come close to the earth. Plus why do mints make your breath feel cold, plus the demise of the Gallileo probe.

Chris Smith

Helen Scales

Sarah Urquhart

In our first show on the BBC Marcus de Sautoy talks about the history of Maths, we look at smelly feet, and the power of silver.