http://www.thenakedscientists.com/ Dr Chris Smith The Naked Scientists - interactive science, medicine and technology weekly live radio show with Cambridge University's Dr Chris Smith. We strip down science and lay the facts bare answering your science questions, interviewing top scientists and catching up with the latest top science news stories. Science with a Sense of Humour - The Naked Scientists Radio Show The Naked Scientists - interactive science, medicine and technology weekly live radio show with Cambridge University's Dr Chris Smith. We strip down science and lay the facts bare answering your science questions, interviewing top scientists and catching up with the latest top science news stories. This ENHANCED version of the podcast contains images, and chapters to facilitate navigation and listening en Dr Chris Smith 2005 Wed, 7 May 2008 15:06:55 +0000 Dr Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/graphics/podcasts/TNS_ITUNES_ENHANCED_PODCAST_LOGO_GRN.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/ 144 144 Science Technology Medicine Talk Radio Education http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.05.04/ Wed, 7 May 2008 15:04:43 +0000 Black holes, bright birds and ice evaporating in the freezer all come under scrutiny in this week's Naked Science Question and Answer Show. We also find out why space is so cold, what happens when a neutron star collapses and where houseflies buzz off to in winter. Plus, we discover a robot who keeps kids company in hospital, and catch up with the the latest tech news about Twitter. Also, we hear how bats are louder than a rock concert, how a quantum trick could let birds see magnetism and we peer into the biggest eye in the animal kingdom - belonging to the Colossal Squid. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we get close to some hot rubber! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Black holes, bright birds and ice evaporating in the freezer all come under scrutiny in this week's Naked Science Question and Answer Show. We also find out why space is so cold, what happens when a neutron star collapses and where houseflies buzz off to in winter. Plus, we discover a robot who keeps kids company in hospital, and catch up with the the latest tech news about Twitter. Also, we hear how bats are louder than a rock concert, how a quantum trick could let birds see magnetism and we peer into the biggest eye in the animal kingdom - belonging to the Colossal Squid. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we get close to some hot rubber! no 56:27 kangaroo,trap,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.05.04.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.27/ Fri, 2 May 2008 12:21:27 +0000 Stunning sapphires, dazzling diamonds and red rubies abound in this week's sparkling edition of the Naked Scientists in which we find out how gemstones are formed, what makes them so beautiful and why they're so rare. We also reveal the tricks used by experts to flush out fake stones, and discover how synthetic diamonds can make better lasers, more powerful electronics, sweeter tweeters and cutting-edge scalpels. Plus, why a mongoose could be your best friend in a minefield, how a good breakfast leads to more male births and, in Kitchen Science, how to grow some beautiful crystals at home! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Stunning sapphires, dazzling diamonds and red rubies abound in this week's sparkling edition of the Naked Scientists in which we find out how gemstones are formed, what makes them so beautiful and why they're so rare. We also reveal the tricks used by experts to flush out fake stones, and discover how synthetic diamonds can make better lasers, more powerful electronics, sweeter tweeters and cutting-edge scalpels. Plus, why a mongoose could be your best friend in a minefield, how a good breakfast leads to more male births and, in Kitchen Science, how to grow some beautiful crystals at home! no 56:30 spark,continental plate,continental,meteorite,diamond,laser,science,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.27.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.20/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:58:11 +0000 Sustainable Solar power in Sydney, home-generated electricity and green-housing developments go under the microscope this week as we explore the science of sustainable living. Meanwhile Dave goes for gold in water recycling by purifying and drinking water from urine, and we also find out how vitamin supplements can kill, discover an atom-thin transistor and hear how testosterone provoke boom and bust on the stock market. So join us as we become eco-estate agents and go through the keyholes of the Green Houses of Tomorrow! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Sustainable Solar power in Sydney, home-generated electricity and green-housing developments go under the microscope this week as we explore the science of sustainable living. Meanwhile Dave goes for gold in water recycling by purifying and drinking water from urine, and we also find out how vitamin supplements can kill, discover an atom-thin transistor and hear how testosterone provoke boom and bust on the stock market. So join us as we become eco-estate agents and go through the keyholes of the Green Houses of Tomorrow! no 56:26 car,electricity,plaster,fire,radio,leaf,recycle,trap,australia,global warming,voice,carbon,flu,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.20.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.13/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:51:22 +0000 Solar Flares and the Sun's influence on our climate are the burning issues of this week's show. We discover an explosion on the Sun so large that it cut global communications all over the world and rendered compasses useless. Also, we'll be looking at the link between the sun and climate change and finding out how clouds could predict earthquakes. Plus, in this week's news, we discover why some balls are really hard to catch we talk about the seahorses returning to the Thames. And in Kitchen Science, Dave shows us how to light a bulb without wires - using only a balloon! All this and more on The (naked) Science of the Sun... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Solar Flares and the Sun's influence on our climate are the burning issues of this week's show. We discover an explosion on the Sun so large that it cut global communications all over the world and rendered compasses useless. Also, we'll be looking at the link between the sun and climate change and finding out how clouds could predict earthquakes. Plus, in this week's news, we discover why some balls are really hard to catch we talk about the seahorses returning to the Thames. And in Kitchen Science, Dave shows us how to light a bulb without wires - using only a balloon! All this and more on The (naked) Science of the Sun... no 57:12 solar flare,car,compass,astronomy,spacecraft,spectrum,vision,climate change,telescope,climate,sun,science,magnetic,naked scientists,kitchen science,solar science,energy saving light bulb,balloon science,STEREO,pop-up ball physics,seahorses,bacteria, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.13.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.06/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:31:57 +0000 Can cold water cause weight loss, is my mother-in-law turning into a reptile and why doesn't a mobile phone interfere with itself are all answered in this week's Naked Science Question and Answer Extravaganza. We also find out about a new way to keep track of your favourite online bands and musicians, and hear how the whole world harmonises - turning news into music in just three hours! Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave pulverises an egg to explain the basis of air pressure, and for Question of the Week Diana finds out whether alcohol can rehydrate a lost traveller in the desert. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can cold water cause weight loss, is my mother-in-law turning into a reptile and why doesn't a mobile phone interfere with itself are all answered in this week's Naked Science Question and Answer Extravaganza. We also find out about a new way to keep track of your favourite online bands and musicians, and hear how the whole world harmonises - turning news into music in just three hours! Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave pulverises an egg to explain the basis of air pressure, and for Question of the Week Diana finds out whether alcohol can rehydrate a lost traveller in the desert. no 56:28 robot,science,naked scientists,kitchen science,Edinburgh science festival,wonderama,Tuneaday,body temperature,snake venom,mobile phone interference,online music,live music,egg science,food science,air pressure,question of the week,alcohol,dehydration, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.06.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.30/ Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:00:51 +0000 This week we visit the Historic city of Edinburgh to put Scottish science under the microscope! We discover the incredible magnetic bacteria and find out how their bio-nano-magnets could help treat cancer. We find out how satellite images can help predict outbreaks of cholera, and talk about the twist in the tale of TB - drug resistant Tuberculosis has now been found in the UK, so what is this disease and how can we hope to treat it? Also, how scientists have used cloned stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease in mice, how a whiff of anaesthetic could sooth traumatic memories and why bonobo apes play it safe while chimps like to gamble. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out how yeast makes fluffy bread and fizzy beer! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we visit the Historic city of Edinburgh to put Scottish science under the microscope! We discover the incredible magnetic bacteria and find out how their bio-nano-magnets could help treat cancer. We find out how satellite images can help predict outbreaks of cholera, and talk about the twist in the tale of TB - drug resistant Tuberculosis has now been found in the UK, so what is this disease and how can we hope to treat it? Also, how scientists have used cloned stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease in mice, how a whiff of anaesthetic could sooth traumatic memories and why bonobo apes play it safe while chimps like to gamble. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out how yeast makes fluffy bread and fizzy beer! no 58:55 car,food,chemistry,plankton,education,genome,magnetic,journal,magnetic field,bacteria,magnet,satellite,PET,risk,drug,tin,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.30.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.16/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:51:23 +0000 This week, we catch up with the action from this year's Cambridge Science Festival. We find out what you could learn from a plasticine brain and how your next holiday could be literally out-of-this-world! We explore the science of Dr who's Sonic Screwdrivers, Spiderman and Skateboarders and find out how long the festival takes to prepare. Plus, how meteorite strikes benefit life on Earth, get a step closer to a cure for one of the most common forms of blindness and find out why chimps on TV could be harming their cousins in the wild. All this, and in Kitchen Science we show you how to make a Vacuum machine powered bazooka! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we catch up with the action from this year's Cambridge Science Festival. We find out what you could learn from a plasticine brain and how your next holiday could be literally out-of-this-world! We explore the science of Dr who's Sonic Screwdrivers, Spiderman and Skateboarders and find out how long the festival takes to prepare. Plus, how meteorite strikes benefit life on Earth, get a step closer to a cure for one of the most common forms of blindness and find out why chimps on TV could be harming their cousins in the wild. All this, and in Kitchen Science we show you how to make a Vacuum machine powered bazooka! no 58:54 science,naked scientists,kitchen science,Cambridge Science Festival, Science of Dr Who,Real sonic screwdrivers,TARDIS physics,Space tourism,commercial space travel,virgin galactic,carol vorderman,chimps,skateboard physics,meteorite benefit,vacuum bazooka, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.16.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.09/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:03:07 +0000 On this week's Naked Scientists, we tackle your questions. We find out what creates a 'Moonbow', how much water there was on Earth over one million years ago and what happens to milk in the freezer. Also, how butterflies could remember what caterpillars learn, why electric cars may stress stretched water supplies and how the 'smell' of a coral reef attracts fish from miles around. Plus, we speak to Marc Abrahams, creator of the Ig Nobel awards for science that makes you laugh, then makes you think! And in Kitchen Science we try to strike a balance between two balloons! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this week's Naked Scientists, we tackle your questions. We find out what creates a 'Moonbow', how much water there was on Earth over one million years ago and what happens to milk in the freezer. Also, how butterflies could remember what caterpillars learn, why electric cars may stress stretched water supplies and how the 'smell' of a coral reef attracts fish from miles around. Plus, we speak to Marc Abrahams, creator of the Ig Nobel awards for science that makes you laugh, then makes you think! And in Kitchen Science we try to strike a balance between two balloons! no 59:33 kitchen science,science,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.09.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.02/ Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:10:18 +0000 This week we're exploring the science of sound and music. We sound out the human voice, hear why we all talk differently, and probe the origins of accents and the means by which impersonators mimic their victims. Also, we discover how a tune can act like cocaine in your brain and why, in some cultures, music can replace a lawyer! Also, we hear what's going on in the brains of Jazz musicians as they improvise, see how hungry sharks are similar to shoppers and find out why a big brown bat needs magnetic bat-nav. Plus, in kitchen science we discover the musical secrets of plastic bottles! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're exploring the science of sound and music. We sound out the human voice, hear why we all talk differently, and probe the origins of accents and the means by which impersonators mimic their victims. Also, we discover how a tune can act like cocaine in your brain and why, in some cultures, music can replace a lawyer! Also, we hear what's going on in the brains of Jazz musicians as they improvise, see how hungry sharks are similar to shoppers and find out why a big brown bat needs magnetic bat-nav. Plus, in kitchen science we discover the musical secrets of plastic bottles! no 58:58 music,emotion,voice,impact,sound,bone,evolution,play,love,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.02.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.24/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:08:14 +0000 This week the Naked Scientists go virtual! We'll be hearing how a new computer system can accurately gauge your age from a mugshot, we come face to face with the painting fool, a computer that can read - and then paint - your emotions, and We find out what's still lurking on your hard disc, even after you think your wiped it. We also unveil Second Naked Scientists - our home in Second Life - and get stuck into a new molecular glue designed to replaces surgical stitches and staples. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Ben and Dave embark on a far from fruitless mission to charge an MP3 player with an orange... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week the Naked Scientists go virtual! We'll be hearing how a new computer system can accurately gauge your age from a mugshot, we come face to face with the painting fool, a computer that can read - and then paint - your emotions, and We find out what's still lurking on your hard disc, even after you think your wiped it. We also unveil Second Naked Scientists - our home in Second Life - and get stuck into a new molecular glue designed to replaces surgical stitches and staples. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Ben and Dave embark on a far from fruitless mission to charge an MP3 player with an orange... no 56:38 The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_show_24.02.08.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.17/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:52:54 +0000 On this weeks Pan-Continental Naked Scientists we bring you the latest science news from the AAAS conference in Boston. We hear about why cholesterol-lowering drugs are good for us but bad for bacteria, see the map that shows mankind's effect on the oceans and discover the surprisingly complex science of sand castles. Also in this week's show, we look into the future for organ transplants - how bone marrow grafts could make rejection a thing of the past, keeping organs alive outside the body and how we can grow a beating heart in the lab! Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how to prove that blood circulates around the body! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this weeks Pan-Continental Naked Scientists we bring you the latest science news from the AAAS conference in Boston. We hear about why cholesterol-lowering drugs are good for us but bad for bacteria, see the map that shows mankind's effect on the oceans and discover the surprisingly complex science of sand castles. Also in this week's show, we look into the future for organ transplants - how bone marrow grafts could make rejection a thing of the past, keeping organs alive outside the body and how we can grow a beating heart in the lab! Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how to prove that blood circulates around the body! no 55:31 conference,transplant,stem cells,stem cell,naked scientists,kitchen science,cholesterol,MRSA,sand castle,bacteria,heart,lung,kidney,bone marrow,blood,immuno-suppressants,allogeneic,organ rejection,organ transport,AAAS,smell of old books, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.02.17.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.10/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:35:44 +0000 This week on the Naked Scientists we discover novel drugs in carnivorous plants, genes pointing to prostate cancer and a way to capture waste wattage whilst walking. We hear about the future of 3D TV, the bio fuel carbon debt and how Pirate Bay could be about to walk the plank! Also, we take on your questions, such as why do electric lights stay on in a flood, how do animals evolve camouflage and why does a fresh cut throb? Plus, we have a shocking question of the week about the workings of electric eels, and in Kitchen Science we find out how to tell which drink is diet! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists we discover novel drugs in carnivorous plants, genes pointing to prostate cancer and a way to capture waste wattage whilst walking. We hear about the future of 3D TV, the bio fuel carbon debt and how Pirate Bay could be about to walk the plank! Also, we take on your questions, such as why do electric lights stay on in a flood, how do animals evolve camouflage and why does a fresh cut throb? Plus, we have a shocking question of the week about the workings of electric eels, and in Kitchen Science we find out how to tell which drink is diet! no 56:33 asteroid,moon,science,naked scientists,kitchen science,eels,electric eels,science questions,factoids,science radio,experiments,electricity,hunger,anorexia,ocean exploration,biomechanical energy harvesting, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.02.10.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.03/ Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:45:13 +0000 Get Wet and Wild with the Naked Scientists! We don our wellies and wade into the science of wetlands, discovering the species you might see and why wetlands are vital for wildlife on land and at sea. We'll also find out how wetlands protect us from floods, and what can be done to conserve them in the face of climate change. Also in this weeks show, how Humans are fatally infecting Chimps with the common cold, the culture of a chameleon's colours and onions that can't make you cry! Plus, in Kitchen Science we hear the radio signal from a remote control, and find out how you can answer your mobile phone before it even starts ringing! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Get Wet and Wild with the Naked Scientists! We don our wellies and wade into the science of wetlands, discovering the species you might see and why wetlands are vital for wildlife on land and at sea. We'll also find out how wetlands protect us from floods, and what can be done to conserve them in the face of climate change. Also in this weeks show, how Humans are fatally infecting Chimps with the common cold, the culture of a chameleon's colours and onions that can't make you cry! Plus, in Kitchen Science we hear the radio signal from a remote control, and find out how you can answer your mobile phone before it even starts ringing! no 58:54 naked scientists,kitchen science,wetlands,World Wetland Day,Wildfowl,louisiana,wildlife,dam,flood,waterproof,reserve,conservation,ecosystem,climate change,climate,risk,Mississippi,delta,estuary,flood defence,Alkborough,ear wax,oxygen,radio,mobile phone, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.02.03.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.27/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:03:01 +0000 In this week's not-to-be-sniffed-at infectious episode of the naked scientists, we find out the facts of flu, including how the virus hijacks your cells, how new strains of the virus emerge to trigger epidemics and pandemics, and how scientists can combat the threat with vaccines. Also under the microscope is a new technique to identify viruses within just 2 hours, providing patients with a fast track to the right treatment! Also, how bone marrow transplants can overcome organ rejection, how to stop a terrorist with a mobile phone, and the new material 30 times blacker than our current blackest black! Plus, in kitchen science, we'll be pouring cold water on claims of centrifugal force... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this week's not-to-be-sniffed-at infectious episode of the naked scientists, we find out the facts of flu, including how the virus hijacks your cells, how new strains of the virus emerge to trigger epidemics and pandemics, and how scientists can combat the threat with vaccines. Also under the microscope is a new technique to identify viruses within just 2 hours, providing patients with a fast track to the right treatment! Also, how bone marrow transplants can overcome organ rejection, how to stop a terrorist with a mobile phone, and the new material 30 times blacker than our current blackest black! Plus, in kitchen science, we'll be pouring cold water on claims of centrifugal force... no 56:45 influenza,pandemic,flu,virus,polymer,genes,genetic,naked scientists,kitchen science,RNA,diagnosis,vaccination,flu jab,treatment,terrorist,dirty bomb detection,mobile phone,black,centrifugal force,experiment,bucket experiment,amygdala,rising stars, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.27.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.20/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:15:08 +0000 On this week's Naked Scientists, We look at ways to tackle the problem of climate change - including capturing carbon at sea, trapping carbon dioxide in coal to release a useful fuel, and a way to turn co2 to stone, with the help of old lava floes! Also, we find out how silicon nano wires can be used to make super-batteries, why sneaky squirrels are faking what they do with their nuts, how the price tag on wine affects it's flavour and the parasite that makes it's ant-host resemble a piece of fruit. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how a digital camera can see the signal from your TV remote! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this week's Naked Scientists, We look at ways to tackle the problem of climate change - including capturing carbon at sea, trapping carbon dioxide in coal to release a useful fuel, and a way to turn co2 to stone, with the help of old lava floes! Also, we find out how silicon nano wires can be used to make super-batteries, why sneaky squirrels are faking what they do with their nuts, how the price tag on wine affects it's flavour and the parasite that makes it's ant-host resemble a piece of fruit. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how a digital camera can see the signal from your TV remote! no 57:09 basalt,car,flood,fruit,plankton,silica,limestone,calcium carbonate,lava,methane,worm,trap,climate change,carbon dioxide,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.20.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.13/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:13:02 +0000 This week, we uncover an ideal anti-freeze for ice-cream, find out how scientists grew a new heart in a dish and hear how four simple lifestyle changes could make you live fourteen years longer. Also, we find out about the technology of the future, the tropical Paris of the past and the crystal secret behind the silvery sheen on fish scales. Plus, we asked for your questions and the floodgates opened! Why isn't your urine affected by coloured drinks and what does it mean if it's frothy? What happens when a lake is struck by lightning, and do you weigh less at the equator? Meanwhile, in Kitchen Science, we also show you how to make an Oboe out of a drinking straw! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we uncover an ideal anti-freeze for ice-cream, find out how scientists grew a new heart in a dish and hear how four simple lifestyle changes could make you live fourteen years longer. Also, we find out about the technology of the future, the tropical Paris of the past and the crystal secret behind the silvery sheen on fish scales. Plus, we asked for your questions and the floodgates opened! Why isn't your urine affected by coloured drinks and what does it mean if it's frothy? What happens when a lake is struck by lightning, and do you weigh less at the equator? Meanwhile, in Kitchen Science, we also show you how to make an Oboe out of a drinking straw! no 56:50 chemistry,moon,science,naked scientists,kitchen science,straw,oboe,anti freeze,ice cream,heart,paris,crystal,fish scales,lightning,pee,frothy pee,frothy urine,coloured urine,weight,amber,future technology,OLED,Wikea Search,CES,Hearing aids,nuke,mass, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.13.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.06/ Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:29:00 +0000 Hooked on the Naked Scientists? This week we're looking into the science of addiction, finding out how smoking alters the teenage brain, why a mixture of brain chemistry and psychological habits make drugs hard to kick, and how addiction re-wires the brain in a similar way to school. Also, how a good night's sleep could stave off diabetes, why traffic pollutes your IQ and why your next prescription could be a placebo! Plus we bring you the first in our series of Rising Stars, young researchers reporting from the coalface of science, and in Kitchen Science we show you how to levitate a squid! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Hooked on the Naked Scientists? This week we're looking into the science of addiction, finding out how smoking alters the teenage brain, why a mixture of brain chemistry and psychological habits make drugs hard to kick, and how addiction re-wires the brain in a similar way to school. Also, how a good night's sleep could stave off diabetes, why traffic pollutes your IQ and why your next prescription could be a placebo! Plus we bring you the first in our series of Rising Stars, young researchers reporting from the coalface of science, and in Kitchen Science we show you how to levitate a squid! no 59:54 chemistry,addiction,neuron,science,diet,drugs,naked scientists,enhanced podcast,resolution,quitting smoking,nicotine,kitchen science,balloon science,Rising stars,hippocampus,pollution and IQ,smoking,smoking cessation,drug addiction,caffeine,lose weight, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.06.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.16/ Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:22:59 +0000 Ho Ho Ho! This week on the Naked Scientists we're celebrating the festive season in style, with a party right here in the studio. From Christmas crackers to Brussels sprouts, we'll be looking at some of the science behind Christmas. We'll be learning about snowflakes and how these sub-zero designs are created, we'll find out what your choice of Christmas card says about you, and we'll reveal the best way to cook your sprouts, ensuring your family get all the nutrition they can this Christmas. Also, in Kitchen science we'll be getting you to butter bread and throw it off your kitchen counter in the name of science! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Ho Ho Ho! This week on the Naked Scientists we're celebrating the festive season in style, with a party right here in the studio. From Christmas crackers to Brussels sprouts, we'll be looking at some of the science behind Christmas. We'll be learning about snowflakes and how these sub-zero designs are created, we'll find out what your choice of Christmas card says about you, and we'll reveal the best way to cook your sprouts, ensuring your family get all the nutrition they can this Christmas. Also, in Kitchen science we'll be getting you to butter bread and throw it off your kitchen counter in the name of science! no 57:35 Naked Scientists, Why does toast land butter side down, Kitchen Science, Christmas Special, Christmas Card, Brussel Sprouts, Snowflakes The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.12.16.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.09/ Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:58:55 +0000 This week, we take on your science questions, tackling the sticky subject of how glue works, the explosive potential of underground uranium and the problems with performance enhancing-football shirts. We look into gastroenteritis and find out how just one gram of vomit could infect one million people, and if that hasn't put you off your food, how acrylamide, found in toast and other tasty foods, may cause cancer. Plus, how the future of the paperback could be plastic, and in Kitchen Science we tell you the easy way to keep mirrors mist-free - using only soap! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we take on your science questions, tackling the sticky subject of how glue works, the explosive potential of underground uranium and the problems with performance enhancing-football shirts. We look into gastroenteritis and find out how just one gram of vomit could infect one million people, and if that hasn't put you off your food, how acrylamide, found in toast and other tasty foods, may cause cancer. Plus, how the future of the paperback could be plastic, and in Kitchen Science we tell you the easy way to keep mirrors mist-free - using only soap! no 57:34 egg,science,naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,norovirus,gastroenteritis,vomiting,football shirts,acrylamide,e-book,mist-free mirror,uranium,nuclear power,glue,science of glue, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.12.09.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.02/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:38:16 +0000 This week we learn about Alzheimer's disease, how it changes the brain and may be caused by the virus which causes cold sores. We probe your grey matter to find out how memory works, what goes wrong to give us false memories, and the science behind earworms - the songs that we can't get out of our heads! Also, GM plants that can survive a drought, why future chewing gum may contain magnolia bark and how a mirror can kill phantom limb pain. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we fool our senses with some plastic, some paper and a carpet! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we learn about Alzheimer's disease, how it changes the brain and may be caused by the virus which causes cold sores. We probe your grey matter to find out how memory works, what goes wrong to give us false memories, and the science behind earworms - the songs that we can't get out of our heads! Also, GM plants that can survive a drought, why future chewing gum may contain magnolia bark and how a mirror can kill phantom limb pain. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we fool our senses with some plastic, some paper and a carpet! no 01:00:59 crime,kitchen science,car,dam,alzheimer's disease,learning,memory,herpes,mri,alzheimer,PET,virus,naked scientists,brain,false memory,earworm,ear worm,HSV,cold sores,herpes virus,dementia,glaucoma,science question,nervous system,peripheral,nerve damage, The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.12.02.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.25/ Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:40:00 +0000 This week, we bring you the highlights of the Naked Scientists trip to South Africa. We explore what life is like in the poor regions of Johannesburg, and how the frightening reality of HIV and AIDS offers a silver lining in prevention research. Plus, In a journey through our evolutionary history, we come face to face with the two-and-a-half million year old Taung child, one of the most important human ancestor fossils ever found. Also, we find out why a moon like ours is rare in the universe, how opals get their colours and how mice choose a mate by smelling their wee. And in kitchen science, we learn how to throw your voice huge distances with the aid of a satellite dish. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we bring you the highlights of the Naked Scientists trip to South Africa. We explore what life is like in the poor regions of Johannesburg, and how the frightening reality of HIV and AIDS offers a silver lining in prevention research. Plus, In a journey through our evolutionary history, we come face to face with the two-and-a-half million year old Taung child, one of the most important human ancestor fossils ever found. Also, we find out why a moon like ours is rare in the universe, how opals get their colours and how mice choose a mate by smelling their wee. And in kitchen science, we learn how to throw your voice huge distances with the aid of a satellite dish. no 58:43 HIV,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.11.25.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.18/ Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:59:48 +0000 This week on the Naked Scientists we cross hemispheres to explore galaxies far far away. Chris presents live from Johannesburg to discuss the South African Large Telescope whilst back in the studio we explore the effects of space travel on the body, the expansion of our universe and the possibilities of another planet earth. We also investigate effects on our hearing and bring you a special kitchen science that could be out of this world. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists we cross hemispheres to explore galaxies far far away. Chris presents live from Johannesburg to discuss the South African Large Telescope whilst back in the studio we explore the effects of space travel on the body, the expansion of our universe and the possibilities of another planet earth. We also investigate effects on our hearing and bring you a special kitchen science that could be out of this world. no 57:21 kitchen science,hemisphere,reserve,meteorite,astronomy,telescope,australia,galaxy,mountain,stress,space,orbit,gravity,school,radiation,universe,salt,planet,tin,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_scientists_show_07.11.18.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.11/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:04:38 +0000 This week on the Naked Scientists we seek solutions to your science questions. From finding the site of the big bang to repairing the retina, mirages on the motorway to fruit fireworks in your microwave. We also find out why staying in bed could help you keep slim, we explore the genes that let flies get drunk, and discover the source of the so-called "Oh My God! Particles", which have 100 million times more energy than in our biggest particle accelerators. Also, we catch up with the latest in robotic cars and learn about the micro-microwave being used for analysis in the field. Plus, in a live Kitchen Science, Dave finds out when is the best time to add milk, and still have the hottest tea. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists we seek solutions to your science questions. From finding the site of the big bang to repairing the retina, mirages on the motorway to fruit fireworks in your microwave. We also find out why staying in bed could help you keep slim, we explore the genes that let flies get drunk, and discover the source of the so-called "Oh My God! Particles", which have 100 million times more energy than in our biggest particle accelerators. Also, we catch up with the latest in robotic cars and learn about the micro-microwave being used for analysis in the field. Plus, in a live Kitchen Science, Dave finds out when is the best time to add milk, and still have the hottest tea. no 58:17 kitchen science,car,motor,fire,firework,microwave,robot,retina,big bang,milk,science,genes,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.11.11.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.04/ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:54:46 +0000 This week on the Naked Scientists we're taking the ultimate road trip - following the spread of humans across the globe. We're joined by Jenny Collier to discuss how an enormous flood cut Britain off from Europe, sparking thousands of years of jokes and grudges in the process. Chris Turney will be here to explain how you date a Hobbit, using radiocarbon rather than romantic means.We'll also be looking at the history of fire, discussing recent evidence that early man could have kept his toes warm at the hearth 1.5 million years ago. Meanwhile here in the present day, Kitchen Scientists Ben and Dave have a go at making fire the old-fashioned way. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists we're taking the ultimate road trip - following the spread of humans across the globe. We're joined by Jenny Collier to discuss how an enormous flood cut Britain off from Europe, sparking thousands of years of jokes and grudges in the process. Chris Turney will be here to explain how you date a Hobbit, using radiocarbon rather than romantic means.We'll also be looking at the history of fire, discussing recent evidence that early man could have kept his toes warm at the hearth 1.5 million years ago. Meanwhile here in the present day, Kitchen Scientists Ben and Dave have a go at making fire the old-fashioned way. no 57:38 flint,dam,fire,spark,flood,kitchen science,hominid,modern humans,evolution,lake,storm,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.11.04.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.28/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:53:08 +0000 This week on the Award Winning Naked Scientists we find out about stem cells and cloning. We discuss the elusive 'stemness' that allows cells to specialise, and learn about cloning in the post-Dolly the sheep era. We also find out how genetics has revealed that neanderthals were redheads, how soap affects shoals of fish and some turtles come equipped with anti-roll bars. We also pay a visit to the Manchester Science Festival for a chat with Johnny Ball, and in Kitchen Science, we "clone at home" and find out the future of the humble banana. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Award Winning Naked Scientists we find out about stem cells and cloning. We discuss the elusive 'stemness' that allows cells to specialise, and learn about cloning in the post-Dolly the sheep era. We also find out how genetics has revealed that neanderthals were redheads, how soap affects shoals of fish and some turtles come equipped with anti-roll bars. We also pay a visit to the Manchester Science Festival for a chat with Johnny Ball, and in Kitchen Science, we "clone at home" and find out the future of the humble banana. no 58:11 chimera,clone,kitchen science,dam,dolly the sheep,animal development,turtle,cloning,neanderthal,embryonic stem cells,embryonic stem cell,stem cells,embryonic,stem cell,embryo,nerve cell,tissue,risk,bone,fish,tin,genetic,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.28.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.21/ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:49:20 +0000 This week on the Naked Scientists, we delve into the secrets of the universe to find out what we're really made of. Ben Allanach explains how a particle accelerator actually works and what it can tell us about the Big Bang. Naked Scientist Meera Senthilingam puts on her sunglasses to visit a light source 10 billion times brighter than the sun. And finally, we're joined by Cristina Lazzeroni, to discuss her "beautiful" investigations at a subatomic level. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists, we delve into the secrets of the universe to find out what we're really made of. Ben Allanach explains how a particle accelerator actually works and what it can tell us about the Big Bang. Naked Scientist Meera Senthilingam puts on her sunglasses to visit a light source 10 billion times brighter than the sun. And finally, we're joined by Cristina Lazzeroni, to discuss her "beautiful" investigations at a subatomic level. no 57:39 quark,diamond,polymer,proton,smoking,universe,big bang,x-ray,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.21.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.14/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:57:42 +0000 This week, we're taking on your science questions. We find out how cockroaches and ants avoid the heat in a microwave oven, how best to protect yourself from lightning and why a light box can save you from a SAD winter. Also, a table decoration inspired, radiation-resistant spaceship design to keep astronauts healthy, how the contraceptive pill hurts A lapdancers' looks and why penguins prefer to go fishing with their pals. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave explains how to make a detector for the Earth's magnetic field - a home made compass! But will it work in space? And what will happen when the Earth's magnetic field swaps round? We answer all these questions and more. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're taking on your science questions. We find out how cockroaches and ants avoid the heat in a microwave oven, how best to protect yourself from lightning and why a light box can save you from a SAD winter. Also, a table decoration inspired, radiation-resistant spaceship design to keep astronauts healthy, how the contraceptive pill hurts A lapdancers' looks and why penguins prefer to go fishing with their pals. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave explains how to make a detector for the Earth's magnetic field - a home made compass! But will it work in space? And what will happen when the Earth's magnetic field swaps round? We answer all these questions and more. no 57:51 kitchen science,compass,microwave,lightning,magnetic field,magnetic,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.14.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.07/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:28:27 +0000 This week, we're quenching our thirst for knowledge with the science of Beer and Brewing! We learn about how beer is made, why nitrogen is vital for the perfect pint of Guinness and why professors of brewing think they have the best job in the world. We also delve into the natural history of beer, to discuss the age old argument, what came first, the beer or the bread? We look into the future of beer, finding out how the chemistry of carbon dioxide could provide a purer pint. Also, a spicy way to specifically kill pain, saving slight with plastic corneas, and the hot, smelly sex lives of ancient plants. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Ben goes for the hard stuff by learning about distillation and the science of scotch. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're quenching our thirst for knowledge with the science of Beer and Brewing! We learn about how beer is made, why nitrogen is vital for the perfect pint of Guinness and why professors of brewing think they have the best job in the world. We also delve into the natural history of beer, to discuss the age old argument, what came first, the beer or the bread? We look into the future of beer, finding out how the chemistry of carbon dioxide could provide a purer pint. Also, a spicy way to specifically kill pain, saving slight with plastic corneas, and the hot, smelly sex lives of ancient plants. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Ben goes for the hard stuff by learning about distillation and the science of scotch. no 58:10 kitchen science,car,cornea,alcohol,yeast,wine,learning,surprise,carbon dioxide,plastic,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.07.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.30/ Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:09:54 +0000 This week, we're exploring the science of Smart Materials - we discover a Super-Non-Stick coating that even honey wont stick to and flexible plastic paper with E-Ink that we-writes itself on demand. We learn how potatoes could form the basis of future plastics and a new way to think about 'bone china', as ceramics and polymers could replace your broken bones. Also, we discover where sea turtles spend their childhood, how a microRNA gene switch could put the brakes on the spread of cancer and how thousands of cases of breast cancer could be avoided without medication. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we show you how a simple cotton handkerchief can hold back a torrent of water! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're exploring the science of Smart Materials - we discover a Super-Non-Stick coating that even honey wont stick to and flexible plastic paper with E-Ink that we-writes itself on demand. We learn how potatoes could form the basis of future plastics and a new way to think about 'bone china', as ceramics and polymers could replace your broken bones. Also, we discover where sea turtles spend their childhood, how a microRNA gene switch could put the brakes on the spread of cancer and how thousands of cases of breast cancer could be avoided without medication. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we show you how a simple cotton handkerchief can hold back a torrent of water! no 57:49 bioplastic,kitchen science,car,dam,lcd,biodegradable,turtle,butterfly,titanium,interface,honey,recycle,wing,implant,titan,polymer,petrol,egg,plastic,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.30.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.23/ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:02:32 +0000 This week, robots have taken over the Naked Scientists! Okay, not really but we are looking into the world of robotics to find robots that can clean your floor, disarm bombs and wage war on our behalf. We find out about 'Curious George', a robot that can locate objects in the real world even though it's only ever seen them online, and ask if artificial intelligence will give us free thinking machines or murderous intellects? We also find out about how robots have revolutionised the study of genetics, learn about a mini movie showing the formation of blood platelets in real time, and uncover the oldest human remains ever found outside of Africa. Plus, we explore how a lightning strike acts as a particle accelerator, the science behind the perfect cake mix and in Kitchen Science Ben and Dave explain the principle behind a robot's knees - by showing you how to make an electromagnet! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, robots have taken over the Naked Scientists! Okay, not really but we are looking into the world of robotics to find robots that can clean your floor, disarm bombs and wage war on our behalf. We find out about 'Curious George', a robot that can locate objects in the real world even though it's only ever seen them online, and ask if artificial intelligence will give us free thinking machines or murderous intellects? We also find out about how robots have revolutionised the study of genetics, learn about a mini movie showing the formation of blood platelets in real time, and uncover the oldest human remains ever found outside of Africa. Plus, we explore how a lightning strike acts as a particle accelerator, the science behind the perfect cake mix and in Kitchen Science Ben and Dave explain the principle behind a robot's knees - by showing you how to make an electromagnet! no 58:24 kitchen science,platelet,robot,intelligence,shark,lightning,dream,emotion,vision,art,impact,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.23.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.16/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:01:10 +0000 This week we're bringing you the very best bits from the BA Festival of Science in York. We discover a chewing gum that dissolves in the wash but still keeps your breath fresh, get some good news about cancer and find out why jogging may not be good for heart patient recovery if it's near a busy road. Also, Chris risks his health to find out about plague control in 17th Century York, and chocolate may be nicer than it is naughty, as Roger Corder explains how it could be good for your health. Out and about in the festival, Meera explores the psychology of commuter cooperation during the 2005 London bombings, tunes in to non-contact musical instruments and gets immersed in pure colour. Plus, we tackle your questions about good viruses, antioxidants and the Aurora Borealis. In Kitchen science Ben & Dave explore the physics behind a football and find out how to 'Bend it like Beckham.' Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're bringing you the very best bits from the BA Festival of Science in York. We discover a chewing gum that dissolves in the wash but still keeps your breath fresh, get some good news about cancer and find out why jogging may not be good for heart patient recovery if it's near a busy road. Also, Chris risks his health to find out about plague control in 17th Century York, and chocolate may be nicer than it is naughty, as Roger Corder explains how it could be good for your health. Out and about in the festival, Meera explores the psychology of commuter cooperation during the 2005 London bombings, tunes in to non-contact musical instruments and gets immersed in pure colour. Plus, we tackle your questions about good viruses, antioxidants and the Aurora Borealis. In Kitchen science Ben & Dave explore the physics behind a football and find out how to 'Bend it like Beckham.' no 57:38 plague,kitchen science,chewing gum,chocolate,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.16.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.09/ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:46:46 +0000 This week, we look at the latest science news and tackle more of your questions. We uncover the source of the asteroid that finished off the dinosaurs, find out how moray eels eat like aliens, and although we know that breast is best, could nicotine in smokers' breast milk be affecting childrens' behaviour? Also, is the future of formula one eco-friendly? Meera investigates race cars running on biofuels, and built from hemp and cashew nuts! We discuss award winning beards, eerie glowing fish and what makes for a long life. Plus, we find out what to expect at this year's BA Festival of Science in York, and in Kitchen Science Dave demonstrates how a pair of paperbacks can be stronger than a quarterback. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look at the latest science news and tackle more of your questions. We uncover the source of the asteroid that finished off the dinosaurs, find out how moray eels eat like aliens, and although we know that breast is best, could nicotine in smokers' breast milk be affecting childrens' behaviour? Also, is the future of formula one eco-friendly? Meera investigates race cars running on biofuels, and built from hemp and cashew nuts! We discuss award winning beards, eerie glowing fish and what makes for a long life. Plus, we find out what to expect at this year's BA Festival of Science in York, and in Kitchen Science Dave demonstrates how a pair of paperbacks can be stronger than a quarterback. no 57:45 kitchen science,eel,nicotine,smoker,asteroid,alien,dinosaur,milk,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.09.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.02/ Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:05:53 +0000 This week, Chris and Co are back from their holidays! So they're tackling their bulging mailbag of your questions. We discuss how scientists have been given the green light to cross human DNA with animal cells all in the name of medicine, eavesdroppers in your garden - the plants that respond to sound, and the world's smallest thermometer - only one molecule! We also tackle questions on keeping your beer cool on the beach, massive melons and the horticultural properties of wee. We find out about how radio shows can give Pygmies a voice and how anyone can have an out of body experience now that scientists have discovered how to trick your senses into making them happen. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave shows us how to make eerie music with a wine glass! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Chris and Co are back from their holidays! So they're tackling their bulging mailbag of your questions. We discuss how scientists have been given the green light to cross human DNA with animal cells all in the name of medicine, eavesdroppers in your garden - the plants that respond to sound, and the world's smallest thermometer - only one molecule! We also tackle questions on keeping your beer cool on the beach, massive melons and the horticultural properties of wee. We find out about how radio shows can give Pygmies a voice and how anyone can have an out of body experience now that scientists have discovered how to trick your senses into making them happen. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave shows us how to make eerie music with a wine glass! no 58:46 kitchen science,horticultural,voice,wine,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.02.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.08.12/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:25:15 +0000 This week, do diet foods make children fat? Could a space screw save us from catastrophe collisions? Have we seen the last of the Yangtze river dolphin? And should we look to the Simpsons for our science? Writer Al Jean explains that, depite the three eyed fish and three fingered hands, it's one of the most science literate shows on television. Also, as it's our Summer Special Question and Answer show we tackle your questions ranging from rising cakes to rising heart rates, why the moon looms larger on the horizon and why magnets make bad television. Plus, in kitchen science we investigate the mystery of Mr Matey's colour changing bubble bath! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, do diet foods make children fat? Could a space screw save us from catastrophe collisions? Have we seen the last of the Yangtze river dolphin? And should we look to the Simpsons for our science? Writer Al Jean explains that, depite the three eyed fish and three fingered hands, it's one of the most science literate shows on television. Also, as it's our Summer Special Question and Answer show we tackle your questions ranging from rising cakes to rising heart rates, why the moon looms larger on the horizon and why magnets make bad television. Plus, in kitchen science we investigate the mystery of Mr Matey's colour changing bubble bath! no 57:22 kitchen science,bubble,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.12.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.08.05/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:31:26 +0000 This week, mind reading children, scientists find a new gene in the lung cancer cocktail, and satnav or map-nav - what's greener? Plus we become biological weapons inspectors and explore nature's arsenal of venoms, poisons and toxins, including a scorpion's sting that can highlight cancer, how funnel web spiders are helping farmers fight off insect pests, the marine cone snail that harbours a painkiller ten thousand times more powerful than morphine, and how a snake bite can help to prevent a heart attack. Meanwhile, in Kitchen Science, Ben samples a more everyday toxin - by making stinging nettle tea. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, mind reading children, scientists find a new gene in the lung cancer cocktail, and satnav or map-nav - what's greener? Plus we become biological weapons inspectors and explore nature's arsenal of venoms, poisons and toxins, including a scorpion's sting that can highlight cancer, how funnel web spiders are helping farmers fight off insect pests, the marine cone snail that harbours a painkiller ten thousand times more powerful than morphine, and how a snake bite can help to prevent a heart attack. Meanwhile, in Kitchen Science, Ben samples a more everyday toxin - by making stinging nettle tea. no 01:00:37 kitchen science,cone snail,ricin,castor bean,stinging,platelet,venom,jellyfish,snail,toxin,sting,spider,weapon,heart attack,receptor,poison,toxic,insect,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.05.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.29/ Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:07:33 +0000 This week, clean coal technology - how to get the energy from coal without digging it up, why GM goats are helping to combat nerve gas attacks, and how scientists have found the 'itch' gene. We also find out why smog causes heart disease, how seafood in space can help to heal astronauts, and the weight of leaves on an average tree. Plus Drs Chris and Phil take a look at your science questions including 'tasting' music, the best way to dry your washing and can the moon affect the shapes of weather systems? In Kitchen Science Ben and Dave explain how to make a lens with a plastic bottle and some water. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, clean coal technology - how to get the energy from coal without digging it up, why GM goats are helping to combat nerve gas attacks, and how scientists have found the 'itch' gene. We also find out why smog causes heart disease, how seafood in space can help to heal astronauts, and the weight of leaves on an average tree. Plus Drs Chris and Phil take a look at your science questions including 'tasting' music, the best way to dry your washing and can the moon affect the shapes of weather systems? In Kitchen Science Ben and Dave explain how to make a lens with a plastic bottle and some water. no 58:41 kitchen science,smog,gm,lens,weather,clean coal,nerve gas,itch gene,strange weather,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.29.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.22/ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:14:58 +0000 This week, we find out about survival in extreme environments. We find out how free divers descend hundreds of feet underwater without air, how life thrives beneath the ice in Antarctica, how fighter pilots combat G-forces to avoid blackouts, and how the body copes with exercising at the top of Everest. Also, discover the benefit of breaks between bouts of exercise, how geckos hold the key to underwater post-it notes, and a gene that lets you chat whilst listening to the radio. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out about survival in extreme environments. We find out how free divers descend hundreds of feet underwater without air, how life thrives beneath the ice in Antarctica, how fighter pilots combat G-forces to avoid blackouts, and how the body copes with exercising at the top of Everest. Also, discover the benefit of breaks between bouts of exercise, how geckos hold the key to underwater post-it notes, and a gene that lets you chat whilst listening to the radio. no 01:01:09 antarctica,antarctic,exercise,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.22.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.15/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:41:09 +0000 This week, from iPod to iRod as a man's taste for music turns him into a human lightning conductor, why penguins are picky eaters, and better biopsies - why doctors are attracted to a new magnetic cancer detection system. Also a fuel made from fructose that packs a punch like petrol, we find out how to make hydrogen on demand using aluminium, and grow your own gas - do we have enough land to grow our energy in future? Plus, in Kitchen Science, we turn vegetable oil into biodiesel and ask a white van man to test it... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, from iPod to iRod as a man's taste for music turns him into a human lightning conductor, why penguins are picky eaters, and better biopsies - why doctors are attracted to a new magnetic cancer detection system. Also a fuel made from fructose that packs a punch like petrol, we find out how to make hydrogen on demand using aluminium, and grow your own gas - do we have enough land to grow our energy in future? Plus, in Kitchen Science, we turn vegetable oil into biodiesel and ask a white van man to test it... no 59:15 vegetable oil,aluminium,lightning,petrol,taste,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.15.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.25/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:51:07 +0000 This week we explore the science of flight. Dr Graham Taylor from Oxford University talks about the aerodynamics of insect flight and how video camera back-packs allow him to see how eagles fly, and Jenny Goodman describes how future aircraft might be flying at six times the speed of sound while withstanding temperatures hot enough to melt stainless steel in 5 seconds! In Kitchen Science, Ben Valsler sticks with the flight theme and finds out how a hot air balloon works. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the science of flight. Dr Graham Taylor from Oxford University talks about the aerodynamics of insect flight and how video camera back-packs allow him to see how eagles fly, and Jenny Goodman describes how future aircraft might be flying at six times the speed of sound while withstanding temperatures hot enough to melt stainless steel in 5 seconds! In Kitchen Science, Ben Valsler sticks with the flight theme and finds out how a hot air balloon works. no 55:14 science of flight, insect flight, ramjets, supersonic planes, bird flight, how a hot air balloon works, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.25.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.27/ Wed, 6 Jun 2007 15:36:24 +0000 This week, Drs Chris and Helen find out how your fingers can reveal whether you're mathematically minded, and bridge-building ants that quite literally let themselves be walked over. Also, Astronomer Carolin Crawford takes us on a foray into outer space to discover the shape of the universe, we meet a geyser so tall that it spurts into space, and we Join Maggie Turnbull as she searches for nearby planets that could sustain life. Plus, in Kitchen Science, how to measure the speed of light using a microwave oven! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Drs Chris and Helen find out how your fingers can reveal whether you're mathematically minded, and bridge-building ants that quite literally let themselves be walked over. Also, Astronomer Carolin Crawford takes us on a foray into outer space to discover the shape of the universe, we meet a geyser so tall that it spurts into space, and we Join Maggie Turnbull as she searches for nearby planets that could sustain life. Plus, in Kitchen Science, how to measure the speed of light using a microwave oven! no 00:00 seti,hubble,spider,intelligence,x-ray,telescope,spectrum,planet,galaxy,NASA,bubble,wavelength,naked scientists,kitchen science,UFO,speed of light,orbit,planet,Enceladus,Saturn,solar system,microwave,space,virgin,shark,ants,bridge,road,science podcast The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.05.27.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.20/ Thu, 24 May 2007 16:59:50 +0000 This week, scientists recreate hair follicles, we uncover a means of making hydrogen in a hurry, hear about a stealthy way to destroy cancer and find out why a dose of herpes could be good for you. Also, John Grattan describes the biggest atmospheric pollution event in history, we discover with Rod Jones the role of water in the greenhouse effect, and Jonathan Shanklin tell us the 'hole' story of the ozone layer. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we make a cloud in a bottle! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, scientists recreate hair follicles, we uncover a means of making hydrogen in a hurry, hear about a stealthy way to destroy cancer and find out why a dose of herpes could be good for you. Also, John Grattan describes the biggest atmospheric pollution event in history, we discover with Rod Jones the role of water in the greenhouse effect, and Jonathan Shanklin tell us the 'hole' story of the ozone layer. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we make a cloud in a bottle! no 01:00:07 laki fissure,greenhouse gas,ozone hole,iceland,ozone,sulphur,antarctica,crop,greenhouse,volcano,antarctic,poison,toxic,global warming,naked scientists,kitchen science,science radio,climate change,cloud,smog,fluorine,enhanced podcast The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.05.20.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.04.29/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:12:19 +0000 This week we're exploring how populations come by their genes including the surprise finding of African DNA in a remote village in Yorkshire. Oxford University's Bruce Winney explains how studying rural populations in Britain is helping to uncover genes linked to different diseases, and Turi King, from Leicester University, discusses what your Y chromosome says about your surname. Plus we'll be hearing how Cambridge scientist Mike Majerus is putting evolution to the test with the help of the peppered moth, and in kitchen science, more jam tomorrow as Ben and Dave show you a trick with a rolling jar. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're exploring how populations come by their genes including the surprise finding of African DNA in a remote village in Yorkshire. Oxford University's Bruce Winney explains how studying rural populations in Britain is helping to uncover genes linked to different diseases, and Turi King, from Leicester University, discusses what your Y chromosome says about your surname. Plus we'll be hearing how Cambridge scientist Mike Majerus is putting evolution to the test with the help of the peppered moth, and in kitchen science, more jam tomorrow as Ben and Dave show you a trick with a rolling jar. no 53:40 crime,genetic variation,probability,genes,intelligence,surprise,male,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.04.29.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.04.01/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:06:12 +0000 Heart disease is responsible for for more deaths in the UK than any other single cause - every five minutes someone in the UK dies from a heart attack. To find out why and what we can do to prevent and treat heart disease, on this week's Naked Scientist's Radio Show and Podcast we'll be talking with Dr Niall Campbell, who will tell us what heart attacks are and how they're treated, and Dr Anthony Mathur, who will discuss how stem cells might hold the key to mending a broken heart. Plus we'll be finding out whether omega-3 fatty acids really do make a difference to your health... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Heart disease is responsible for for more deaths in the UK than any other single cause - every five minutes someone in the UK dies from a heart attack. To find out why and what we can do to prevent and treat heart disease, on this week's Naked Scientist's Radio Show and Podcast we'll be talking with Dr Niall Campbell, who will tell us what heart attacks are and how they're treated, and Dr Anthony Mathur, who will discuss how stem cells might hold the key to mending a broken heart. Plus we'll be finding out whether omega-3 fatty acids really do make a difference to your health... no 55:10 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.04.01.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.18/ Wed, 9 May 2007 16:58:30 +0000 Every year the Cambridge Science Festival celebrates some of the best and most exciting science and engineering going on in the UK - and the Naked Scientists were there! We find out about the cool science of ice cream, the microscopic world of microbes, and the IgNobel awards for science at its most silly. Looking further afield, the University of Auckland's Peter Metcalf unlocks the secrets of a viral sarcophagus, and Mike Brown from the California Institute of Technology discusses the origin of some mysterious objects in the Kuiper Belt. To cool us down after all that excitement, Dave and Azi sit back and explain the best way to get a cold beer. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Every year the Cambridge Science Festival celebrates some of the best and most exciting science and engineering going on in the UK - and the Naked Scientists were there! We find out about the cool science of ice cream, the microscopic world of microbes, and the IgNobel awards for science at its most silly. Looking further afield, the University of Auckland's Peter Metcalf unlocks the secrets of a viral sarcophagus, and Mike Brown from the California Institute of Technology discusses the origin of some mysterious objects in the Kuiper Belt. To cool us down after all that excitement, Dave and Azi sit back and explain the best way to get a cold beer. no 55:08 kuiper,kuiper belt,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.18.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.11/ Wed, 9 May 2007 14:50:56 +0000 Drs Dave, Chris and Phil of the Naked Scientists discuss contaminated petrol, astronauts in danger of lung diseases, a new way to put the brakes on car accident rates, gas sensors made from silicon replicas of marine algae, how pollution is causing droughts, plus they answer your wierd and wacky questions. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Drs Dave, Chris and Phil of the Naked Scientists discuss contaminated petrol, astronauts in danger of lung diseases, a new way to put the brakes on car accident rates, gas sensors made from silicon replicas of marine algae, how pollution is causing droughts, plus they answer your wierd and wacky questions. no 55:45 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.11.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.02.11/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Nuclear energy is always in the news, but how much do you know about nuclear fission and what happens to nuclear waste? To find out, Naked Scientists Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell visit Sizewell B power station in Suffolk, and studio guest Ian Farnan from Cambridge University discusses nuclear waste disposal and why current methods might not contain the radiation as long as we thought. But as clinical radiologist Anant Krishnan explains, radiation plays a crucial role in medicine, including allowing us to see broken bones and killing off tumours. Sticking with uses of radiation that save lives, Anna and Dave find out how a smoke detector works in Kitchen Science. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Nuclear energy is always in the news, but how much do you know about nuclear fission and what happens to nuclear waste? To find out, Naked Scientists Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell visit Sizewell B power station in Suffolk, and studio guest Ian Farnan from Cambridge University discusses nuclear waste disposal and why current methods might not contain the radiation as long as we thought. But as clinical radiologist Anant Krishnan explains, radiation plays a crucial role in medicine, including allowing us to see broken bones and killing off tumours. Sticking with uses of radiation that save lives, Anna and Dave find out how a smoke detector works in Kitchen Science. no 53:07 Nuclear energy, sizewell B, nuclear waste disposal, radiology, how does a smoke detector work, anna lacey, dave ansell, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.02.11.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.02.04/ Fri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Health effects of pollution, plus David Julius reveals the molecular mechanisms of pain and what chillies have in common with tarantulas, Geoff Woods explains why some people can't feel pain, and to talk about phantom limbs and ways of dealing with pain is Cathy Stannard. In Kitchen Science, Derek Thorne braves the cold to sniff out the science of sausages, and in the final part of our Science and Colour series, Anna Lacey discovers how wearing the right colours could bag you the perfect date. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Health effects of pollution, plus David Julius reveals the molecular mechanisms of pain and what chillies have in common with tarantulas, Geoff Woods explains why some people can't feel pain, and to talk about phantom limbs and ways of dealing with pain is Cathy Stannard. In Kitchen Science, Derek Thorne braves the cold to sniff out the science of sausages, and in the final part of our Science and Colour series, Anna Lacey discovers how wearing the right colours could bag you the perfect date. no 55:04 science of pain, pain control, congenital insensitivity to pain, capsaicin, chilli, menthol, phantom limbs, science of colour, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.02.04a.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.28/ Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 This week we take a look at extreme environments and the organisms that live in them. Dr Crispin Little from the University of Leeds talks about hydrothermal vents and the fastest fossilisation on the planet, Professor Steve Scott from the University of Toronto explains why mining companies are interested in hydrothermal vents, and Dr Lisa Pratt from the University of Indiana describes how bacteria find energy three kilometres beneath the surface of the earth, and how similar strategies could be used by life on other planets. From the extremes of the Earth to the extremes of the kitchen, Derek Thorne and Hugh Hunt find out what's hot and what's not in the dishwasher... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we take a look at extreme environments and the organisms that live in them. Dr Crispin Little from the University of Leeds talks about hydrothermal vents and the fastest fossilisation on the planet, Professor Steve Scott from the University of Toronto explains why mining companies are interested in hydrothermal vents, and Dr Lisa Pratt from the University of Indiana describes how bacteria find energy three kilometres beneath the surface of the earth, and how similar strategies could be used by life on other planets. From the extremes of the Earth to the extremes of the kitchen, Derek Thorne and Hugh Hunt find out what's hot and what's not in the dishwasher... no 55:33 extremophiles, extreme organisms, hydrothermal vents, fossilisation, bacteria, mining, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.28.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.21/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Following this week's crazy weather Dr Chris and Dr Helen have a look at Climate Change. Eric Wolff from the British Antarctic Survey tells us what secrets about our climate are locked away in ancient ice, Jon Gibbins from Imperial College tells us about ways we can store all that excess carbon dioxide underground, and Ali talks to Alison Hill from the British Wind Energy Association and Max Carcas from Ocean Power Delivery about wind energy and wave energy. Derek Thorne, Dave Ansell and Ali Webb try to discover how much power we could generate by hooking the country's gyms to the electricity grid. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Following this week's crazy weather Dr Chris and Dr Helen have a look at Climate Change. Eric Wolff from the British Antarctic Survey tells us what secrets about our climate are locked away in ancient ice, Jon Gibbins from Imperial College tells us about ways we can store all that excess carbon dioxide underground, and Ali talks to Alison Hill from the British Wind Energy Association and Max Carcas from Ocean Power Delivery about wind energy and wave energy. Derek Thorne, Dave Ansell and Ali Webb try to discover how much power we could generate by hooking the country's gyms to the electricity grid. no 53:40 carbon,carbon dioxide,sequestration,carbon capture,ice cores,wind energy,wave energy,climate,climate change,jon gibbins,eric wolff,helen scales,max carcas,alison hill,derek thorne,ali webb,kitchen science,internet radio,chris smith,naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.21.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.14/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 With a new year comes a whole new stack of science questions to challenge Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat. This week they explain where the sand in the Sahara comes from, whether mirrors can reflect x-rays, if it is dangerous to live near a phone mast, and whether splitting water could solve our energy problems. We are also joined by the editor of Chemistry World, Dr Mark Peplow, who talks about labs the size of a postage stamp, nanoparticles in exhaust fumes, and how putting milk in your tea might not be such a good idea, and sticking with chemistry, Dave Ansell discovers which household liquids make dirty pennies look like new. In the fourth part of our series on science and colour, Anna Lacey finds out how wearing red could turn you into a world-class sportsperson. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists With a new year comes a whole new stack of science questions to challenge Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat. This week they explain where the sand in the Sahara comes from, whether mirrors can reflect x-rays, if it is dangerous to live near a phone mast, and whether splitting water could solve our energy problems. We are also joined by the editor of Chemistry World, Dr Mark Peplow, who talks about labs the size of a postage stamp, nanoparticles in exhaust fumes, and how putting milk in your tea might not be such a good idea, and sticking with chemistry, Dave Ansell discovers which household liquids make dirty pennies look like new. In the fourth part of our series on science and colour, Anna Lacey finds out how wearing red could turn you into a world-class sportsperson. no 53:43 science facts, sand in the sahara, is milk good for you, chemistry world, science of colour, anna lacey, dave ansell, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.14.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.07/ Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 In the first show of 2007, Drs Chris, Dave and Helen find out why red wine is better for you than white wine or grape juice, and explore the science of healthy living with with London University researcher and author Roger Corder. We also discover the science behind another of the nation's favourite drugs, caffeine, with the help of Bristol University's Peter Rogers, and University of St Louis researcher Jeffrey Gordon explains how the bugs living in your intestines help you to make the most out of mealtimes. They might also, he thinks, make some people fat. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave demonstrates the physics of how salt keeps roads frost-free. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the first show of 2007, Drs Chris, Dave and Helen find out why red wine is better for you than white wine or grape juice, and explore the science of healthy living with with London University researcher and author Roger Corder. We also discover the science behind another of the nation's favourite drugs, caffeine, with the help of Bristol University's Peter Rogers, and University of St Louis researcher Jeffrey Gordon explains how the bugs living in your intestines help you to make the most out of mealtimes. They might also, he thinks, make some people fat. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave demonstrates the physics of how salt keeps roads frost-free. no 01:02:38 red wine, mediterranean diet, french paradox, alcohol and health, antioxidants, polyphenols, procyanidin, caffeine, gut microbes and obesity, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.07.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.12.17/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 In the final show of 2006, Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat answer all your science questions including why poppadoms curl upwards in the pan, how seedless grapes grow, and if lightning really does strike twice. To celebrate the coming of Christmas, Professor Colin Humphries from Cambridge University joins us to explain the astronomical phenomenon behind the Star of Bethlehem, and in Kitchen Science Derek Thorne and Alicia Webb knock back a few shots of vodka to find out how breathalysers catch drink-drivers. In the second part of the Science of Colour series, Anna Lacey finds out about the history of mauve and how hair dye conceals those dreaded greys. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the final show of 2006, Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat answer all your science questions including why poppadoms curl upwards in the pan, how seedless grapes grow, and if lightning really does strike twice. To celebrate the coming of Christmas, Professor Colin Humphries from Cambridge University joins us to explain the astronomical phenomenon behind the Star of Bethlehem, and in Kitchen Science Derek Thorne and Alicia Webb knock back a few shots of vodka to find out how breathalysers catch drink-drivers. In the second part of the Science of Colour series, Anna Lacey finds out about the history of mauve and how hair dye conceals those dreaded greys. no 01:05:02 science question and answer, star of bethlehem, how breathalysers work, history of the dye industry, anna lacey, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.12.17.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.12.10/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Shedding light on the deepest depths of the universe is Professor Gerry Gilmore from Cambridge University, who talks about the Big Bang and the mystery of dark matter. We also hear from Professor Peter Muller and Dr Giulio del Zanna from the Mullard Space Laboratory about 3-D imaging of the surface of Mars and how solar flares contribute to everything from the Northern Lights to damaging communication systems. Professor David Block from the University of Witwatersrand describes how Andromeda, the galaxy closest to the Milky Way, was recently involved in a galactic collision, and in case you fancy seeing some collisions here on Earth, Derek and Dave are in the kitchen making meteorite craters. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Shedding light on the deepest depths of the universe is Professor Gerry Gilmore from Cambridge University, who talks about the Big Bang and the mystery of dark matter. We also hear from Professor Peter Muller and Dr Giulio del Zanna from the Mullard Space Laboratory about 3-D imaging of the surface of Mars and how solar flares contribute to everything from the Northern Lights to damaging communication systems. Professor David Block from the University of Witwatersrand describes how Andromeda, the galaxy closest to the Milky Way, was recently involved in a galactic collision, and in case you fancy seeing some collisions here on Earth, Derek and Dave are in the kitchen making meteorite craters. no 01:01:26 dark matter, surface of Mars, solar flares, northern lights, andromeda, meteorite craters, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.12.10.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.12.03/ Fri, 8 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Phil answer all your questions on science, technology and medicine, including why spiders don't run out of silk, what is the universe expanding into, what a flame looks like in space, and what happens when the brain is cut off from a supply of oxygen. We also talk to Dr Mark Peplow from Chemistry World about polonium 210, how much was needed to kill former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, and where the perpetrators could have acquired it. Sticking with nasty substances, Derek Thorne and Dave Ansell make a mess with milk and vinegar in the name of Kitchen Science. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Phil answer all your questions on science, technology and medicine, including why spiders don't run out of silk, what is the universe expanding into, what a flame looks like in space, and what happens when the brain is cut off from a supply of oxygen. We also talk to Dr Mark Peplow from Chemistry World about polonium 210, how much was needed to kill former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, and where the perpetrators could have acquired it. Sticking with nasty substances, Derek Thorne and Dave Ansell make a mess with milk and vinegar in the name of Kitchen Science. no 57:38 science question and answer, polonium 210, spider silk, flames in space, expanding universe, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists The Naked Scientists ENHANCED Science PODCAST http://www.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/enhanced_podcasts/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.12.03.m4a http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.11.26/ Fri, 1 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Repairing damage in the nervous system is incredibly challenging, but our guests this week have some promising solutions. Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Robert MacLaren from Moorfields Eye Hospital and colleagues at University College London have discovered a way to encourage the growth of photoreceptors in the retinas of blind mice, and Professor Geoff Raisman from University College London will discuss his research into spinal cord repair. In Kitchen Science, Derek Thorne and Hugh Hunt take a closer look at the aerodynamics of a ping pong ball. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Repairing damage in the nervous system is incredibly challenging, but our guests this week have some promising solutions. Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Robert MacLaren from Moorfields