Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home. en Dr Chris Smith 2005 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:02:37 +0000 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_Podcasts_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ 144 144 Science 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. Dr Chris Smith 59:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/20120129/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.01.29.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Has all the air in the world been breathed before? Are any viruses beneficial to health? Can naked farts transmit diseases? You set the agenda in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show in which we also discover how Inuit cope without fruit and veg, whether muscles can become cancerous and how long before we can teleport to work. Plus, reproducing Alzheimer's disease in a dish, self-distilling vodka, magnetic soap to cleanse the parts other soaps can't reach, and what magic mushrooms do to the brain... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Has all the air in the world been breathed before? Are any viruses beneficial to health? Can naked farts transmit diseases? You set the agenda in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show in which we also discover how Inuit cope without fruit... Has all the air in the world been breathed before? Are any viruses beneficial to health? Can naked farts transmit diseases? You set the agenda in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show in which we also discover how Inuit cope without fruit and veg, whether muscles can become cancerous and how long before we can teleport to work. Plus, reproducing Alzheimer's disease in a dish, self-distilling vodka, magnetic soap to cleanse the parts other soaps can't reach, and what magic mushrooms do to the brain... naked scientists,kitchen science,air,breathed before,virus,beneficial viruses,fart,disease,Inuit,vitamin c,scurvey,muscle cancer,teleport,Alzheimer's,graphene oxide,magnetic soap,science news,science podcast,experiment,psylocibin,magic mushrooms, 59:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/20120122/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.01.22.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Could a ray of sunshine hold the key to preventing MS, diabetes and even bowel cancer? Vitamin D - made naturally in skin exposed to strong sunlight - appears to reduce the risk of developing these, and a rash of other diseases. We examine the evidence to find out why as well as hearing how seaweed looks set to ignite a biofuel boom in the future, why a good night's sleep might make traumatic memories worse and how scientists have made multicellular life in the lab in just 60 days... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could a ray of sunshine hold the key to preventing MS, diabetes and even bowel cancer? Vitamin D - made naturally in skin exposed to strong sunlight - appears to reduce the risk of developing these, and a rash of other diseases. We examine the eviden... Could a ray of sunshine hold the key to preventing MS, diabetes and even bowel cancer? Vitamin D - made naturally in skin exposed to strong sunlight - appears to reduce the risk of developing these, and a rash of other diseases. We examine the evidence to find out why as well as hearing how seaweed looks set to ignite a biofuel boom in the future, why a good night's sleep might make traumatic memories worse and how scientists have made multicellular life in the lab in just 60 days... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/20120115/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.01.15.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Where do you stand on becoming part person, part machine? This week we hook up with three pioneers in the field of cybernetics including walking cyborg Kevin Warwick, who volunteered his own nervous system to test out a new way to connect up with the machine world, Markus Groppe, who is trialling an implantable chip to restore vision to the blind, and Andrew Schwartz who's developing neural interfaces to couple the brain's motor circuits to a robot. Plus, news of an H5N1 'flu furore as scientists create the most dangerous virus imaginable, and a voyage to the deepest subsea vents ever discovered... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Where do you stand on becoming part person, part machine? This week we hook up with three pioneers in the field of cybernetics including walking cyborg Kevin Warwick, who volunteered his own nervous system to test out a new way to connect up with the... Where do you stand on becoming part person, part machine? This week we hook up with three pioneers in the field of cybernetics including walking cyborg Kevin Warwick, who volunteered his own nervous system to test out a new way to connect up with the machine world, Markus Groppe, who is trialling an implantable chip to restore vision to the blind, and Andrew Schwartz who's developing neural interfaces to couple the brain's motor circuits to a robot. Plus, news of an H5N1 'flu furore as scientists create the most dangerous virus imaginable, and a voyage to the deepest subsea vents ever discovered... naked scientists,cyborg,cybernetics,implantable chip,retinal chip,artificial vision,retinal implant,neural interface,brain,neuron,pandemic,deep sea, 01:02:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/1325980800/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.01.08.mp3 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Do stars form outside galaxies? What causes ringing in the ears? How fast does force propagate? Why do spectacles still work when worn backwards? Is the expanding universe tearing galaxies apart? And is any new water being created on Earth? Plus, news of the new satellite surveying the moon, the scientific way to sound out a Stradivarius and how a vaccine based on chimp viruses can protect against Hepatitis C. Plus, in kitchen science, Dave unpacks the contents of a nappy... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do stars form outside galaxies? What causes ringing in the ears? How fast does force propagate? Why do spectacles still work when worn backwards? Is the expanding universe tearing galaxies apart? And is any new water being created on Earth? Plus, new... Do stars form outside galaxies? What causes ringing in the ears? How fast does force propagate? Why do spectacles still work when worn backwards? Is the expanding universe tearing galaxies apart? And is any new water being created on Earth? Plus, news of the new satellite surveying the moon, the scientific way to sound out a Stradivarius and how a vaccine based on chimp viruses can protect against Hepatitis C. Plus, in kitchen science, Dave unpacks the contents of a nappy... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:07:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/1324166400/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.12.18.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Are candles environmentally unfriendly? Why does tinfoil touching a filling set my teeth on edge? What colour does a dead chameleon go? Does antiperspirant deodorant make you sweat more elsewhere? Could we tether the moon on a string to stop it escaping? And why is the fine spray in the shower so cold? To find out, join Chris, Dave, Dominic and Helen for this festive Christmas edition of the Naked Scientists, which also sees the team connecting an oven shelf to their heads and a musical Higgs Boson-inspired interlude from Professor Karmadillo... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are candles environmentally unfriendly? Why does tinfoil touching a filling set my teeth on edge? What colour does a dead chameleon go? Does antiperspirant deodorant make you sweat more elsewhere? Could we tether the moon on a string to stop it escap... Are candles environmentally unfriendly? Why does tinfoil touching a filling set my teeth on edge? What colour does a dead chameleon go? Does antiperspirant deodorant make you sweat more elsewhere? Could we tether the moon on a string to stop it escaping? And why is the fine spray in the shower so cold? To find out, join Chris, Dave, Dominic and Helen for this festive Christmas edition of the Naked Scientists, which also sees the team connecting an oven shelf to their heads and a musical Higgs Boson-inspired interlude from Professor Karmadillo... higgs boson, rainbow, candles, flames, tooth filling, deodorant, anti-perspirant 58:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.12.11-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.12.11.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Can new technologies probe human thoughts and feelings without us even realising? This week we talk to a researcher who's using mobile phones to tap into peoples' emotions to provide new insights into human behaviour and even spot the triggers that might be encouraging someone to smoke. Plus, how data mining and computer simulations can identify the patterns of behaviour that predate disasters so they can be predicted - and prevented - in future. And with the surge in online social media of the last 5 years, is statistics capable of keeping up when it comes to doing research using these resources? Meanwhile, in the news, we hear what causes cancer to spread, how ancient stone age man used bug-repellent bedding and how a Taxi driver's brain changes as he learns "the knowledge" of London's streets... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can new technologies probe human thoughts and feelings without us even realising? This week we talk to a researcher who's using mobile phones to tap into peoples' emotions to provide new insights into human behaviour and even spot the triggers that m... Can new technologies probe human thoughts and feelings without us even realising? This week we talk to a researcher who's using mobile phones to tap into peoples' emotions to provide new insights into human behaviour and even spot the triggers that might be encouraging someone to smoke. Plus, how data mining and computer simulations can identify the patterns of behaviour that predate disasters so they can be predicted - and prevented - in future. And with the surge in online social media of the last 5 years, is statistics capable of keeping up when it comes to doing research using these resources? Meanwhile, in the news, we hear what causes cancer to spread, how ancient stone age man used bug-repellent bedding and how a Taxi driver's brain changes as he learns "the knowledge" of London's streets... naked scientists,technology,feelings,mobile phones,emotion,human behaviour,bug-repellent bedding,taxi,driver,the knowledge,London,triggers,smoke,data mining,computer simulations,patterns,social media,statistics,stone age,metastasis, 59:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.12.04/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.12.04.mp3 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 How do archaeologists locate, conserve and recover historical treasures from old shipwrecks? What is erosion revealing on the foreshores of the River Thames? And how do you weld up an oil or gas pipeline one kilometre underwater? This week we're looking at the "appliance of science" beneath the waves as well as hearing how the ageing Voyager space probes have discovered the births of new stars in the Milky Way, how a gene therapy technique can block HIV infection and how a computer programme can spot to what extent a photo's been doctored. Plus, does heading a football cause brain damage? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do archaeologists locate, conserve and recover historical treasures from old shipwrecks? What is erosion revealing on the foreshores of the River Thames? And how do you weld up an oil or gas pipeline one kilometre underwater? This week we're look... How do archaeologists locate, conserve and recover historical treasures from old shipwrecks? What is erosion revealing on the foreshores of the River Thames? And how do you weld up an oil or gas pipeline one kilometre underwater? This week we're looking at the "appliance of science" beneath the waves as well as hearing how the ageing Voyager space probes have discovered the births of new stars in the Milky Way, how a gene therapy technique can block HIV infection and how a computer programme can spot to what extent a photo's been doctored. Plus, does heading a football cause brain damage? underwater, naked scientists, archeology, deepsea welding, shipwreak, thames 59:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.11.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.27.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 This week, how immune cells can be caught on camera as they exit blood vessels, a new design of lensless microscope and one that sees cells in 3D, how sound and heat can be used to find faults in materials and how something as small as an atom can be seen under an electron microscope. Plus, news that nerve transplants can correct metabolic disorders, the World's first fishhook, bionic contact lenses that project emails into your eyes, are statins safe and why are mirror reflections still blurry close up for the shortsighted... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, how immune cells can be caught on camera as they exit blood vessels, a new design of lensless microscope and one that sees cells in 3D, how sound and heat can be used to find faults in materials and how something as small as an atom can be... This week, how immune cells can be caught on camera as they exit blood vessels, a new design of lensless microscope and one that sees cells in 3D, how sound and heat can be used to find faults in materials and how something as small as an atom can be seen under an electron microscope. Plus, news that nerve transplants can correct metabolic disorders, the World's first fishhook, bionic contact lenses that project emails into your eyes, are statins safe and why are mirror reflections still blurry close up for the shortsighted... met,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.11.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.20.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Is modern technology changing your brain? How fast does flu fly? Can you build a lightsaber? Your questions are the stars on the Naked Scientists this week, as we discuss the implications of faster-than-light travel, the risks of skydiving through a thundercloud, and ask if dogs can sniff out cancer. Plus, we find out how the brain detects different diets, what happens when black holes collide, and in Kitchen Science, how a coin can make a balloon roar! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is modern technology changing your brain? How fast does flu fly? Can you build a lightsaber? Your questions are the stars on the Naked Scientists this week, as we discuss the implications of faster-than-light travel, the risks of skydiving through... Is modern technology changing your brain? How fast does flu fly? Can you build a lightsaber? Your questions are the stars on the Naked Scientists this week, as we discuss the implications of faster-than-light travel, the risks of skydiving through a thundercloud, and ask if dogs can sniff out cancer. Plus, we find out how the brain detects different diets, what happens when black holes collide, and in Kitchen Science, how a coin can make a balloon roar! naked scientists,kitchen science 58:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.11.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.13.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 In a show not to be sneezed at, we look at the evidence that coughs and sneezes are linked to heart attacks. We also probe the Flu Survey, a new citizen science initiative to gather data on the incidence of influenza-like illnesses in the European population; we talk to the company who are mass producing flu vaccines in tobacco plants and catch up with the Columbia University scientific adviser on Contagion, Hollywood's latest infectious offering. Plus, why babies don't tie their umbilical cords in knots and news of a new fat-busting injectible that selectively destroys adipose, evidence that only single strains of HIV are transmitted between partners and the discovery of two pristine primordial gas clouds produced by the Big Bang... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In a show not to be sneezed at, we look at the evidence that coughs and sneezes are linked to heart attacks. We also probe the Flu Survey, a new citizen science initiative to gather data on the incidence of influenza-like illnesses in the European p... In a show not to be sneezed at, we look at the evidence that coughs and sneezes are linked to heart attacks. We also probe the Flu Survey, a new citizen science initiative to gather data on the incidence of influenza-like illnesses in the European population; we talk to the company who are mass producing flu vaccines in tobacco plants and catch up with the Columbia University scientific adviser on Contagion, Hollywood's latest infectious offering. Plus, why babies don't tie their umbilical cords in knots and news of a new fat-busting injectible that selectively destroys adipose, evidence that only single strains of HIV are transmitted between partners and the discovery of two pristine primordial gas clouds produced by the Big Bang... citizen science,cigarette,tobacco,naked scientists,influenza,heart attack,flu,contagion,vaccine,vaccination,big bang,umbilical,fat, 56:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.11.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.06.mp3 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 This week Kat Arney joins us live from the National Cancer Research Institute's conference in Liverpool. We find out how mistakes in cell signalling can cause cancers and why DNA repair pathways offer targets to treat tumours. Also, we explore the latest developments in cancer imaging, including new techniques that allow us to track chemical reactions happening inside the body. In the news, why you need to remove genes to repair nerves, and how clearing out old cells can prevent diseases of old age! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week Kat Arney joins us live from the National Cancer Research Institute's conference in Liverpool. We find out how mistakes in cell signalling can cause cancers and why DNA repair pathways offer targets to treat tumours. Also, we explore the l... This week Kat Arney joins us live from the National Cancer Research Institute's conference in Liverpool. We find out how mistakes in cell signalling can cause cancers and why DNA repair pathways offer targets to treat tumours. Also, we explore the latest developments in cancer imaging, including new techniques that allow us to track chemical reactions happening inside the body. In the news, why you need to remove genes to repair nerves, and how clearing out old cells can prevent diseases of old age! naked scientists,NCRI,conference,cancer,cell signalling,mutation,DNA,genome,tumour,metastasis,CRUK,imaging,MRI,neurons,nerve,functional recovery,senescence, 01:05:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.10.29-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.30.mp3 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week's podcast is live from the British Society for Gene Therapy (BSGT) conference in Brighton, UK. Some of the world's top gene and stem cell therapists explain how we can manipulate genes to treat a variety of disorders, from cystic fibrosis and haemophilia to cancer and blindness. We hear what life is like as a haemophiliac and answer your questions, including whether gene therapy can alter all the cells in our bodies and how scientists account for the ethics and side effects of this research. Plus, is a human moustache like a cat's whiskers? Find out in Question of the Week! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week's podcast is live from the British Society for Gene Therapy (BSGT) conference in Brighton, UK. Some of the world's top gene and stem cell therapists explain how we can manipulate genes to treat a variety of disorders, from cystic fibrosis ... This week's podcast is live from the British Society for Gene Therapy (BSGT) conference in Brighton, UK. Some of the world's top gene and stem cell therapists explain how we can manipulate genes to treat a variety of disorders, from cystic fibrosis and haemophilia to cancer and blindness. We hear what life is like as a haemophiliac and answer your questions, including whether gene therapy can alter all the cells in our bodies and how scientists account for the ethics and side effects of this research. Plus, is a human moustache like a cat's whiskers? Find out in Question of the Week! c,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.10.23/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.23.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Can moonlight and a magnifying glass be used to start a fire? Why do bananas go brown and does it happen faster in the fridge or the fruitbowl? Why are ice and snow slippery? And how does flyspray work? Alongside your quality science questions in this week's Question and Answer science phone-in, we also hear how how space scientists have spotted a whole planet's worth of water in a nearby system, the surprising discovery that seaweed is making corals seasick, we serve up a digital delight with the kitchen that teaches you both to cook and speak French, and we find out why an antiviral a day could keep Alzheimer's at bay... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can moonlight and a magnifying glass be used to start a fire? Why do bananas go brown and does it happen faster in the fridge or the fruitbowl? Why are ice and snow slippery? And how does flyspray work? Alongside your quality science questions in t... Can moonlight and a magnifying glass be used to start a fire? Why do bananas go brown and does it happen faster in the fridge or the fruitbowl? Why are ice and snow slippery? And how does flyspray work? Alongside your quality science questions in this week's Question and Answer science phone-in, we also hear how how space scientists have spotted a whole planet's worth of water in a nearby system, the surprising discovery that seaweed is making corals seasick, we serve up a digital delight with the kitchen that teaches you both to cook and speak French, and we find out why an antiviral a day could keep Alzheimer's at bay... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:09:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.10.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.16.mp3 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, Plant Pests and Plant Pathology - we find out what happens when plants get ill, how to understand and prevent the spread of plant disease, and how they can call up an insect army to defend them if they're attacked. We also find out why some horse chestnut trees are going brown before their time, and meet the pesky critter responsible! Plus, a new technique to cleanly edit out and correct errors in the DNA code, how the plague bacterium hasn't changed in 600 years, and why children, but not chimps, choose to work together. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Plant Pests and Plant Pathology - we find out what happens when plants get ill, how to understand and prevent the spread of plant disease, and how they can call up an insect army to defend them if they're attacked. We also find out why so... This week, Plant Pests and Plant Pathology - we find out what happens when plants get ill, how to understand and prevent the spread of plant disease, and how they can call up an insect army to defend them if they're attacked. We also find out why some horse chestnut trees are going brown before their time, and meet the pesky critter responsible! Plus, a new technique to cleanly edit out and correct errors in the DNA code, how the plague bacterium hasn't changed in 600 years, and why children, but not chimps, choose to work together. naked scientists,pests,pathology,plants,insect,leaf miner,DNA,chimp,plague,yersinia pestis,plant disease, 01:03:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.10.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.09.mp3 Sat, 8 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we're investigating alternatives to petrol. We'll board a biofuel powered bus to meet the plant scientists who are using algae to make biodiesel. We'll find out how to turn household waste into hydrogen, and meet the brains behind Bristol's first hydrogen powered passenger boat! Plus, the brain basis of boundless optimism, why a bacteria-busting chemical keeps injured arteries open, and a run down of this year's Nobel prizes! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're investigating alternatives to petrol. We'll board a biofuel powered bus to meet the plant scientists who are using algae to make biodiesel. We'll find out how to turn household waste into hydrogen, and meet the brains behind Bristo... This week, we're investigating alternatives to petrol. We'll board a biofuel powered bus to meet the plant scientists who are using algae to make biodiesel. We'll find out how to turn household waste into hydrogen, and meet the brains behind Bristol's first hydrogen powered passenger boat! Plus, the brain basis of boundless optimism, why a bacteria-busting chemical keeps injured arteries open, and a run down of this year's Nobel prizes! naked scientists,petrol,biofuel,bus,plant scientist,algae,biodiesel,household waste,hydrogen,hydrogen,passenger boat,optimism,arteries,Nobel prizes, 01:07:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.10.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.02.mp3 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Could a Siphon be used in orbit? Why do leaves change colour in Autumn? How is immunity passed from mother to baby through breastfeeding? Why do earthquakes happen away from plate boundaries? How do microwaves heat up food? We storm through your questions this week as well finding out how Twitter can be used to monitor moods around the world, how carbon dioxide can be converted back into a fuel, how biomarkers hidden inside ECG's can predict the risk of a repeat heart attack and how glowing bacteria can send secret messages! Plus, in Kitchen Science, we make flames without fire by making iron burn... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could a Siphon be used in orbit? Why do leaves change colour in Autumn? How is immunity passed from mother to baby through breastfeeding? Why do earthquakes happen away from plate boundaries? How do microwaves heat up food? We storm through your ques... Could a Siphon be used in orbit? Why do leaves change colour in Autumn? How is immunity passed from mother to baby through breastfeeding? Why do earthquakes happen away from plate boundaries? How do microwaves heat up food? We storm through your questions this week as well finding out how Twitter can be used to monitor moods around the world, how carbon dioxide can be converted back into a fuel, how biomarkers hidden inside ECG's can predict the risk of a repeat heart attack and how glowing bacteria can send secret messages! Plus, in Kitchen Science, we make flames without fire by making iron burn... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:10:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.09.25/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.25.mp3 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 We've whipped up an appetising take on the science of food and cooking for you this week. With a main course of cookery in the kitchen served up by a cake-baking physicist followed by a microbiological look at the cheese board and then the bacterial basis of the Best Before Date for dessert, this three-course scientific combo is an absolute academic feast. Also on the menu this week, how scientists are using brain scanners to reconstruct the movies we see in the mind's eye and we ask whether Einstein was wrong as scientists report particles apparently moving faster-than-light... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We've whipped up an appetising take on the science of food and cooking for you this week. With a main course of cookery in the kitchen served up by a cake-baking physicist followed by a microbiological look at the cheese board and then the bacterial ... We've whipped up an appetising take on the science of food and cooking for you this week. With a main course of cookery in the kitchen served up by a cake-baking physicist followed by a microbiological look at the cheese board and then the bacterial basis of the Best Before Date for dessert, this three-course scientific combo is an absolute academic feast. Also on the menu this week, how scientists are using brain scanners to reconstruct the movies we see in the mind's eye and we ask whether Einstein was wrong as scientists report particles apparently moving faster-than-light... c,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:03:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.09.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.18.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:27:06 +0000 This week, we're chilling out in the world of cryogenics, the science of the super-cold. We'll find out what happens to living tissue when it freezes, and how we can use low temperatures to keep organs, and maybe even one day whole bodies, in suspended animation. We also talk to the company behind an attractive new design of super-efficient fridge that runs on magnetism. In the news we hear how computer gamers have contributed to a breakthrough in HIV, why humans are programmed for overconfidence, and how the nervous system controls the immune system. Plus, we ask, is modern medicine altering the human gene pool? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're chilling out in the world of cryogenics, the science of the super-cold. We'll find out what happens to living tissue when it freezes, and how we can use low temperatures to keep organs, and maybe even one day whole bodies, in suspend... This week, we're chilling out in the world of cryogenics, the science of the super-cold. We'll find out what happens to living tissue when it freezes, and how we can use low temperatures to keep organs, and maybe even one day whole bodies, in suspended animation. We also talk to the company behind an attractive new design of super-efficient fridge that runs on magnetism. In the news we hear how computer gamers have contributed to a breakthrough in HIV, why humans are programmed for overconfidence, and how the nervous system controls the immune system. Plus, we ask, is modern medicine altering the human gene pool? naked scientists,science podcast,science news,cryogenics,cold,ice,tissue,freeze,temperature,organ,cryo-preservation,cryopreservation,cryobank,fridge,magnetic fridge,camfridge,foldit,gene pool,anti-freeze,cryopreservation,glycerol,cryoprotectant, 57:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.09.11/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.11.mp3 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we seek the science of supercomputers! We find out how they work, and how they can answer some of the biggest questions in science. We also hear about the World Community Grid, which offers scientists computer time donated by volunteers worldwide. In the news we hear how computer aided design can help breast restoration, why special stem cells with just one set of chromosomes can aid geneticists, and how Earth's precious gold may have come from outer space. Plus, we explore the workings of the humble calculator in Question of the Week! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we seek the science of supercomputers! We find out how they work, and how they can answer some of the biggest questions in science. We also hear about the World Community Grid, which offers scientists computer time donated by volunteers ... This week, we seek the science of supercomputers! We find out how they work, and how they can answer some of the biggest questions in science. We also hear about the World Community Grid, which offers scientists computer time donated by volunteers worldwide. In the news we hear how computer aided design can help breast restoration, why special stem cells with just one set of chromosomes can aid geneticists, and how Earth's precious gold may have come from outer space. Plus, we explore the workings of the humble calculator in Question of the Week! naked scientists,supercomputers,World Community Grid,EPCC,computing,software,embarrassingly parrallel,CAD,gold,meteorite,stem cell,haploid,calculator, 37:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2011.09.08/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Sediba_Special.mp3 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Reader in evolution at Wits University, Lee Berger, made a life-changing discovery when he uncovered the remains of a new species of hominid, Australopithecus sediba, in South Africa. Here, Chris Smith gets to meet the newest addition to the human family tree... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Reader in evolution at Wits University, Lee Berger, made a life-changing discovery when he uncovered the remains of a new species of hominid, Australopithecus sediba, in South Africa. Here, Chris Smith gets to meet the newest addition to the human fa... Reader in evolution at Wits University, Lee Berger, made a life-changing discovery when he uncovered the remains of a new species of hominid, Australopithecus sediba, in South Africa. Here, Chris Smith gets to meet the newest addition to the human family tree... australopithecus sediba, palaeoanthropology, fossils, hominid 01:06:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.09.04/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.04.mp3 Sat, 3 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Why do some animals poo wherever the fancy takes them, whilst others are more fussy about the locations of their lavatory actions? What triggers pins and needles? How do some fish survive in both fresh and saltwater? And how are new nerve cells born in the adult brain? We burn through your best science questions this week as well as taking a look at Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, and hearing how a computer model of a heart can revolutionise cardiac drug design and reviewing the evidence that bacteria were already antibiotic resistant over 30,000 years ago... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do some animals poo wherever the fancy takes them, whilst others are more fussy about the locations of their lavatory actions? What triggers pins and needles? How do some fish survive in both fresh and saltwater? And how are new nerve cells born ... Why do some animals poo wherever the fancy takes them, whilst others are more fussy about the locations of their lavatory actions? What triggers pins and needles? How do some fish survive in both fresh and saltwater? And how are new nerve cells born in the adult brain? We burn through your best science questions this week as well as taking a look at Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, and hearing how a computer model of a heart can revolutionise cardiac drug design and reviewing the evidence that bacteria were already antibiotic resistant over 30,000 years ago... dafaecation, climate change, carbon storage, animals, fish, salinity, moon, james webb telescope, carbon utilisation, robotic heart, ancient antibiotic resistance, light control, light emitting, pins and needles, rubber, tyres 58:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.08.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.28.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:37:08 +0000 This week, Chris explores some of the cutting edge research taking place in Aberdeen. We meet a scientist making new cannabis-like chemicals that lack the side effects of the real thing, talk to a man exploring the deepest part of the Pacific - 7 miles down - to find out what's living there. Plus, thalidomide - 50 years on. Scientists now know why it had the damaging effects it did on unborn babies, but can they make a safe form of the agent so it can be used to treat cancers, leprosy and HIV? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Chris explores some of the cutting edge research taking place in Aberdeen. We meet a scientist making new cannabis-like chemicals that lack the side effects of the real thing, talk to a man exploring the deepest part of the Pacific - 7 mi... This week, Chris explores some of the cutting edge research taking place in Aberdeen. We meet a scientist making new cannabis-like chemicals that lack the side effects of the real thing, talk to a man exploring the deepest part of the Pacific - 7 miles down - to find out what's living there. Plus, thalidomide - 50 years on. Scientists now know why it had the damaging effects it did on unborn babies, but can they make a safe form of the agent so it can be used to treat cancers, leprosy and HIV? naked scientists,aberdeen university,cannabinoids,columbia,abyss,thalidomide,cannabis, 01:02:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.08.21/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.21.mp3 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 The rain in Spain falls mainly on the "plane". Or so the saying goes, but new research has confirmed that aeroplanes do cause clouds to dump their contents prematurely, often around airports, and in this week's show we explore this weather-altering effect of aviation. We also ask industry leader Rolls-Royce to explain how a jet engine works and how their designers have cut noise pollution from planes by over 99% since 1960. In the news, we hear how scientists are forecasting more accurate space weather predictions thanks to a new way to spot sunspots before they even erupt, a new study finds a host of new uses for old drugs, an artificial chromosome looks set to remedy muscular dystrophy and chemists discover diamonds being made in the flame of a candle... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The rain in Spain falls mainly on the "plane". Or so the saying goes, but new research has confirmed that aeroplanes do cause clouds to dump their contents prematurely, often around airports, and in this week's show we explore this weather-altering e... The rain in Spain falls mainly on the "plane". Or so the saying goes, but new research has confirmed that aeroplanes do cause clouds to dump their contents prematurely, often around airports, and in this week's show we explore this weather-altering effect of aviation. We also ask industry leader Rolls-Royce to explain how a jet engine works and how their designers have cut noise pollution from planes by over 99% since 1960. In the news, we hear how scientists are forecasting more accurate space weather predictions thanks to a new way to spot sunspots before they even erupt, a new study finds a host of new uses for old drugs, an artificial chromosome looks set to remedy muscular dystrophy and chemists discover diamonds being made in the flame of a candle... rain,plane,aeroplane,clouds,airports,weather,aviation,Rolls-Royce,jet engine,noise pollution,space weather ,sunspots,artificial chromosome,muscular dystrophy,diamonds,flame,candle, 55:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.08.14/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.14.mp3 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Are designer molecules poised to take us into a new chemical dimension? This week, we explore how, long before the bunsen burner gets lit, computer aided chemistry can enable us to create in silico imaginary new molecules, reactions and designer catalysts. We also delve into how chemicals are manufactured on a massive scale with a visit to a plant making zeolites. And in the news, how hydrogen-metabolising bugs can supercharge deep-sea mussels, how reprogrammed immune system cells can hunt-down cancer, and nature's stock exchange - how plants and fungi develop a subsoil free-market economy to trade resources. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are designer molecules poised to take us into a new chemical dimension? This week, we explore how, long before the bunsen burner gets lit, computer aided chemistry can enable us to create in silico imaginary new molecules, reactions and designer cat... Are designer molecules poised to take us into a new chemical dimension? This week, we explore how, long before the bunsen burner gets lit, computer aided chemistry can enable us to create in silico imaginary new molecules, reactions and designer catalysts. We also delve into how chemicals are manufactured on a massive scale with a visit to a plant making zeolites. And in the news, how hydrogen-metabolising bugs can supercharge deep-sea mussels, how reprogrammed immune system cells can hunt-down cancer, and nature's stock exchange - how plants and fungi develop a subsoil free-market economy to trade resources. designer chemistry, chemicals, computer aided chemistry, in silico, zeolites, soil fungi, hydrogen, naked scientists 54:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.08.07/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.07.mp3 Sat, 6 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Do bubbles help or hinder when doing the dishes? Can we find evidence of material from Earth on the Moon? Can camera lenses cause fires? And is fluoride in drinking water safe? In this Question and Answer show, we tackle your science queries, finding out if higher air pressure means louder sounds and if plants from cuttings remain genetically identical over centuries. Plus, launching Lego men to Jupiter, making brain cells from skin cells, and how vampire bats home in on hot blood... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do bubbles help or hinder when doing the dishes? Can we find evidence of material from Earth on the Moon? Can camera lenses cause fires? And is fluoride in drinking water safe? In this Question and Answer show, we tackle your science queries, finding... Do bubbles help or hinder when doing the dishes? Can we find evidence of material from Earth on the Moon? Can camera lenses cause fires? And is fluoride in drinking water safe? In this Question and Answer show, we tackle your science queries, finding out if higher air pressure means louder sounds and if plants from cuttings remain genetically identical over centuries. Plus, launching Lego men to Jupiter, making brain cells from skin cells, and how vampire bats home in on hot blood... naked scientists,kitchen science,washing up,foam,suds,moon,earth,meteorite,lens,fire,SLR,air pressure,sound,amplitude,cuttings,clone,Lego,jupiter,vampire,skin cells,blood,soap, 58:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.07.31/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_11.07.31.mp3 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we take a dive beneath the waves to look back at the last year in Ocean science. We call in on deep sea microbes, spawning corals and even a seahorse surgery. Plus we hear how the Census of Marine Life all got started and find out about some very strange creatures with sex organs on their heads... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we take a dive beneath the waves to look back at the last year in Ocean science. We call in on deep sea microbes, spawning corals and even a seahorse surgery. Plus we hear how the Census of Marine Life all got started and find out about so... This week, we take a dive beneath the waves to look back at the last year in Ocean science. We call in on deep sea microbes, spawning corals and even a seahorse surgery. Plus we hear how the Census of Marine Life all got started and find out about some very strange creatures with sex organs on their heads... naked scientists,oceans,marine,coral spawning,whale shark,xyloplax,barnacles,census of marine life,deep sea,scripps,exploration,microbes,seahorse,woods hole,critter,chimaera,vent shrimp 59:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.07.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.07.24.mp3 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we look back over the last few months of space science. We'll hear how scientists search for planets in the glare of their parent star, why a simulated mission to Mars will help us to understand how astronauts will cope with isolation, and the challenges of communicating astronomy on television. Plus, what our solar system looks like to a distant observer, and how antique globes tell the story of our understanding. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look back over the last few months of space science. We'll hear how scientists search for planets in the glare of their parent star, why a simulated mission to Mars will help us to understand how astronauts will cope with isolation, a... This week, we look back over the last few months of space science. We'll hear how scientists search for planets in the glare of their parent star, why a simulated mission to Mars will help us to understand how astronauts will cope with isolation, and the challenges of communicating astronomy on television. Plus, what our solar system looks like to a distant observer, and how antique globes tell the story of our understanding. a,naked scientists,kitchen science,astronomy,space science,exoplanet,dust,solar system,mars 500,mars,pulsar,globe,history of science, 59:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.07.17/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_11.07.17.mp3 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week we take a look back at a year's-worth of Naked Archaeology including a dig through some Pomepiian poo for clues about the Pompeiian lifestyle, the art of spear throwing with an atlatl and exposing the most recent neanderthals of the Caucasus. Plus we identify alien donkeys and learn how to make history from prehistory! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we take a look back at a year's-worth of Naked Archaeology including a dig through some Pomepiian poo for clues about the Pompeiian lifestyle, the art of spear throwing with an atlatl and exposing the most recent neanderthals of the Caucasu... This week we take a look back at a year's-worth of Naked Archaeology including a dig through some Pomepiian poo for clues about the Pompeiian lifestyle, the art of spear throwing with an atlatl and exposing the most recent neanderthals of the Caucasus. Plus we identify alien donkeys and learn how to make history from prehistory! archaeology, spears, atlatl, causcasus, carbon dating, donkey, genes, Pompeii, Poo, Obesity, Romans 59:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.07.05/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.07.10.mp3 Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we bring you the best bits of technology from the world of engineering including a guiding light into the workings of a retroreflector, the dual life of bi-stable structures, and a new way to harness energy from our rivers. Plus, we unearth the workings of a copper mine, discover how Barnes Wallis designed his famous bouncing bomb and bring you an atomic insight into the art of metalworking! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we bring you the best bits of technology from the world of engineering including a guiding light into the workings of a retroreflector, the dual life of bi-stable structures, and a new way to harness energy from our rivers. Plus, we unea... This week, we bring you the best bits of technology from the world of engineering including a guiding light into the workings of a retroreflector, the dual life of bi-stable structures, and a new way to harness energy from our rivers. Plus, we unearth the workings of a copper mine, discover how Barnes Wallis designed his famous bouncing bomb and bring you an atomic insight into the art of metalworking! blacksmith, iron, bouncing bomb, dam, cylinder, turbines, tablets, mining, copper 01:01:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.06.26/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.26.mp3 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we explore the problem of persistent pain. We find out how chronic pain is currently treated, and look to our DNA for the genetic clues that could lead to future painkillers. In the news, a new TB vaccination that stands out on it's own, how babies make sense of broken toys, and why flying in a flock may be exhausting for pigeons. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana asks why we have a spare copy of some organs. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we explore the problem of persistent pain. We find out how chronic pain is currently treated, and look to our DNA for the genetic clues that could lead to future painkillers. In the news, a new TB vaccination that stands out on it's own... This week, we explore the problem of persistent pain. We find out how chronic pain is currently treated, and look to our DNA for the genetic clues that could lead to future painkillers. In the news, a new TB vaccination that stands out on it's own, how babies make sense of broken toys, and why flying in a flock may be exhausting for pigeons. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana asks why we have a spare copy of some organs. organ,c,a,sense,naked scientists,kitchen science 55:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.06.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.19.mp3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we find out how to get useful gas from useless coal, and make money from waste carbon dioxide! Underground coal gasification could allow us to access huge amounts of energy in inaccessible coal seams. We find out how it works as well as exploring a new method for capturing waste carbon and turning it into useful chemicals. In the news, dinosaurs inspire new designs for aircraft, spotting a star being ripped apart by a black hole, and the South African bid for the world's biggest radio telescope. Plus, Diana asks what the point is of "junk" DNA? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out how to get useful gas from useless coal, and make money from waste carbon dioxide! Underground coal gasification could allow us to access huge amounts of energy in inaccessible coal seams. We find out how it works as well as e... This week, we find out how to get useful gas from useless coal, and make money from waste carbon dioxide! Underground coal gasification could allow us to access huge amounts of energy in inaccessible coal seams. We find out how it works as well as exploring a new method for capturing waste carbon and turning it into useful chemicals. In the news, dinosaurs inspire new designs for aircraft, spotting a star being ripped apart by a black hole, and the South African bid for the world's biggest radio telescope. Plus, Diana asks what the point is of "junk" DNA? naked scientists,underground coal gasification,syngas,coal,carbon dioxide,energy,inaccessible coal seams,bicarbonates,skyonic,skymine,carbon capture,dinosaur,pterasaur,black hole,gamma ray burst,comet,steam engine,Cambridge Museum of Technology, 01:02:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.06.12/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.12.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 The good side of microbes goes under the microscope this week as we explore how the 100 trillion bacteria that thrive on us and in us, and even outnumber our own cells ten times over, work with the body to maintain good health. We also hear from the Nobel prizewinner who's turning the stomach bug Helicobacter pylori into an edible vaccine against the flu and how to build better bioreactors to culture them in! Plus, how trees cause clouds to form, more evidence that the building blocks of life came from outer space, how nicotine keeps smokers thin and built-in cardiac stem cells that can mend a broken heart... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The good side of microbes goes under the microscope this week as we explore how the 100 trillion bacteria that thrive on us and in us, and even outnumber our own cells ten times over, work with the body to maintain good health. We also hear from the ... The good side of microbes goes under the microscope this week as we explore how the 100 trillion bacteria that thrive on us and in us, and even outnumber our own cells ten times over, work with the body to maintain good health. We also hear from the Nobel prizewinner who's turning the stomach bug Helicobacter pylori into an edible vaccine against the flu and how to build better bioreactors to culture them in! Plus, how trees cause clouds to form, more evidence that the building blocks of life came from outer space, how nicotine keeps smokers thin and built-in cardiac stem cells that can mend a broken heart... microbes, helicobacter pylori, good bacteria, gut bacteria, prebiotics, probiotics, microscope, clouds, trees, bioreactors, lasers, smoking, weight loss, meteorite, hearing aids, stem cells, heart repair 01:03:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.06.05/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.05.mp3 Sat, 4 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 What would we see at the edge of the universe? Are there long term health effects of eating spicy food? Why doesn't diesel need a spark to ignite? It's another Naked Scientists science question and answer show, where we take on your questions! Find out how a volcano makes Mars wobbly, why birds' lungs are more efficient than mammalian lungs and how a single speaker can make so many sounds at once. Plus, an outbreak of a new and lethal strain of E.coli and why increasing ocean acidification may be deafening fish. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What would we see at the edge of the universe? Are there long term health effects of eating spicy food? Why doesn't diesel need a spark to ignite? It's another Naked Scientists science question and answer show, where we take on your questions! Find o... What would we see at the edge of the universe? Are there long term health effects of eating spicy food? Why doesn't diesel need a spark to ignite? It's another Naked Scientists science question and answer show, where we take on your questions! Find out how a volcano makes Mars wobbly, why birds' lungs are more efficient than mammalian lungs and how a single speaker can make so many sounds at once. Plus, an outbreak of a new and lethal strain of E.coli and why increasing ocean acidification may be deafening fish. naked scientists,kitchen science,fish,dna,diesel,mars,mobile phone,computing,magnetic field,special relativity,olympus mons,CO2,astrophysics,trap,risk,bone,science,alzheimer,amyloid,toxin,vision,wavelength,curcumin,curry,weetabix,cucumber,e.coli, 58:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.05.29/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.29.mp3 Sat, 28 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 What happens when a blacksmith meets a metallurgist? This week we explore what's happening at the molecular scale when the smithy works a piece of iron, we meet the superalloys that survive temperatures way above their melting points inside jet engines, and at the Rolls Royce precision casting facility we discover how precision plane engine parts can be cast from a single metal crystal. Also, in the news this week, how the blind brain has a built-in sonar, an attractive new magnetic material turned on by a current, and a new technique to detect troublespots brewing inside arteries. Plus, Kitchen Metallurgy - an experiment to show how you can manipulate metal molecules for yourself! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What happens when a blacksmith meets a metallurgist? This week we explore what's happening at the molecular scale when the smithy works a piece of iron, we meet the superalloys that survive temperatures way above their melting points inside jet engin... What happens when a blacksmith meets a metallurgist? This week we explore what's happening at the molecular scale when the smithy works a piece of iron, we meet the superalloys that survive temperatures way above their melting points inside jet engines, and at the Rolls Royce precision casting facility we discover how precision plane engine parts can be cast from a single metal crystal. Also, in the news this week, how the blind brain has a built-in sonar, an attractive new magnetic material turned on by a current, and a new technique to detect troublespots brewing inside arteries. Plus, Kitchen Metallurgy - an experiment to show how you can manipulate metal molecules for yourself! naked scientists,kitchen science,metallurgy,metals,superalloys,molecular,crystal,cubic,jet engine,blacksmith,iron,forge,rolls royce,echolocation,magnetism,electron, 01:00:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.05.22/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.22.mp3 Sat, 21 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 This week's Naked Scientists is not to be sneezed at - we're looking at the science of allergies! We explore what happens to cause your body to overreact to harmless things, and find out how potentially fatal peanut allergy can be cured. Plus, how a dose of parasites could keep allergies at bay, and how special filters can engineer a breath of extremely fresh air! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week's Naked Scientists is not to be sneezed at - we're looking at the science of allergies! We explore what happens to cause your body to overreact to harmless things, and find out how potentially fatal peanut allergy can be cured. Plus, how ... This week's Naked Scientists is not to be sneezed at - we're looking at the science of allergies! We explore what happens to cause your body to overreact to harmless things, and find out how potentially fatal peanut allergy can be cured. Plus, how a dose of parasites could keep allergies at bay, and how special filters can engineer a breath of extremely fresh air! autoimmune,allergy,allergic,immune system,transplant,antibodies,autoimmune disease,rejection,fuel tank,parasite,asthma,water 56:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.05.15/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.15.mp3 Mon, 16 May 2011 20:01:01 +0000 We cast our nets wide this week to catch the science of aquaculture or fish farming! We'll find out how farming marine life can reduce reliance on disappearing wild stocks, and explore the effect on the local environment. Also, how recycled fish poo and waste water can help repair damaged wetlands, and in Naked Engineering we find out how robotic fish can keep tabs on pollution in ports. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We cast our nets wide this week to catch the science of aquaculture or fish farming! We'll find out how farming marine life can reduce reliance on disappearing wild stocks, and explore the effect on the local environment. Also, how recycled fish po... We cast our nets wide this week to catch the science of aquaculture or fish farming! We'll find out how farming marine life can reduce reliance on disappearing wild stocks, and explore the effect on the local environment. Also, how recycled fish poo and waste water can help repair damaged wetlands, and in Naked Engineering we find out how robotic fish can keep tabs on pollution in ports. aquaculture, fish, salmon, farming, pests, carp, thames, sediments, whales, sea world 01:01:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.05.08/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.08.mp3 Sat, 7 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Is standing or reclining best for the perfect suntan? Can we see atoms? Why add pennies to Big Ben's pendulum? It's a question and answer show so we shoulder your scientific conundra! We'll find out how web companies keep up with growing data demands, what causes white ridges on fingernails, and why a clean glass keeps cola fizzier. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how to balance a broom whilst blindfolded! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is standing or reclining best for the perfect suntan? Can we see atoms? Why add pennies to Big Ben's pendulum? It's a question and answer show so we shoulder your scientific conundra! We'll find out how web companies keep up with growing data dem... Is standing or reclining best for the perfect suntan? Can we see atoms? Why add pennies to Big Ben's pendulum? It's a question and answer show so we shoulder your scientific conundra! We'll find out how web companies keep up with growing data demands, what causes white ridges on fingernails, and why a clean glass keeps cola fizzier. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how to balance a broom whilst blindfolded! cocaine,drug,neuron,brain,platelet,fibrin,dopamine,smoking,data storage,thermogenesis,brown fat,thermoregulation,fingernail,keratin,homo floresiensis,freeze,supercool,big ben,penny,science questions,tanning,sun tan, 59:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.05.01/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.01.mp3 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Computers that can lip-read, a robot that follows your brain waves, prosthetic arms controlled by thinking about fingers that have been amputated, the future of nuclear fusion, Bandaids for batteries, why oral cancer rates are up 200% on 20 years ago and a brain stimulator for obsessive compulsive disorder. While the team take a well-earned Easter break, join Dr Chris for a look at the latest science from the AAAS in Washington DC. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Computers that can lip-read, a robot that follows your brain waves, prosthetic arms controlled by thinking about fingers that have been amputated, the future of nuclear fusion, Bandaids for batteries, why oral cancer rates are up 200% on 20 years ago... Computers that can lip-read, a robot that follows your brain waves, prosthetic arms controlled by thinking about fingers that have been amputated, the future of nuclear fusion, Bandaids for batteries, why oral cancer rates are up 200% on 20 years ago and a brain stimulator for obsessive compulsive disorder. While the team take a well-earned Easter break, join Dr Chris for a look at the latest science from the AAAS in Washington DC. AAAS, oropharyngeal cancer, energy, batteries, thin films, storing energy, nuclear fusion, sun, prosthetics, nerves 33:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.04.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.26..mp3 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000 For Easter this week, we explore how synchrotron radiation can be used to probe and find answers to a variety of scientific questions as we bring you a special programme of highlights from the Diamond Light Source podcast. We hear how changes to key proteins can cause hypertension and pre-eclampsia, how green rust could provide a greener future and discover a new type of magnetic material which could make data storage faster, cheaper and more compact. Plus, we explore a new form of solar cell which could make solar energy more affordable in the future. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists For Easter this week, we explore how synchrotron radiation can be used to probe and find answers to a variety of scientific questions as we bring you a special programme of highlights from the Diamond Light Source podcast. We hear how changes to key ... For Easter this week, we explore how synchrotron radiation can be used to probe and find answers to a variety of scientific questions as we bring you a special programme of highlights from the Diamond Light Source podcast. We hear how changes to key proteins can cause hypertension and pre-eclampsia, how green rust could provide a greener future and discover a new type of magnetic material which could make data storage faster, cheaper and more compact. Plus, we explore a new form of solar cell which could make solar energy more affordable in the future. magnetism, multiferroics, cancer, DNA repair, proteins, hypertension, angiotensin, angiotensinogen, rust, contaminates 55:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.04.17-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.17.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Two pioneers in the field of gene therapy join us to discuss how they're developing modified viruses to deliver healthy copies of genes to save patients afflicted by lethal genetic diseases. We also hear how energy can be harvested from footsteps and heartbeats to power nanodevices, and how a new SWARM of satellites is about to be deployed to study the Earth's magnetic field from space. Plus, in the news, how "ums" and "ahs" can boost a baby's learning power, how mankind talked his way out of Africa and how scientists are recreating schizophrenia in a Petri dish... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Two pioneers in the field of gene therapy join us to discuss how they're developing modified viruses to deliver healthy copies of genes to save patients afflicted by lethal genetic diseases. We also hear how energy can be harvested from footsteps and... Two pioneers in the field of gene therapy join us to discuss how they're developing modified viruses to deliver healthy copies of genes to save patients afflicted by lethal genetic diseases. We also hear how energy can be harvested from footsteps and heartbeats to power nanodevices, and how a new SWARM of satellites is about to be deployed to study the Earth's magnetic field from space. Plus, in the news, how "ums" and "ahs" can boost a baby's learning power, how mankind talked his way out of Africa and how scientists are recreating schizophrenia in a Petri dish... gene therapy, viruses, insertion, DNA, disease, disorder, SWARM, Astrium, magnetism, magnetic fields, satellites, energy harvesting, kinetic energy, nanotechnology, nanodevices, power, voltage, microwatts, milliwatts, giraffes, vomit, schizophrenia, cycle 01:02:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.04.10/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.10.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Do dogs get ticklish? What wakes up mosquitoes at meal times? Do animals use weapons? In this fast-paced Question and Answer show we also focus on the nuclear threat from Fukushima and hear how gut bugs raise the risk of heart disease, why flaps for wind turbines have got engineers in a spin, and why tidiness stops stereotyping. Plus, how to make a balloon fireproof and what causes dark circles under the eyes when we get tired... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do dogs get ticklish? What wakes up mosquitoes at meal times? Do animals use weapons? In this fast-paced Question and Answer show we also focus on the nuclear threat from Fukushima and hear how gut bugs raise the risk of heart disease, why flaps for ... Do dogs get ticklish? What wakes up mosquitoes at meal times? Do animals use weapons? In this fast-paced Question and Answer show we also focus on the nuclear threat from Fukushima and hear how gut bugs raise the risk of heart disease, why flaps for wind turbines have got engineers in a spin, and why tidiness stops stereotyping. Plus, how to make a balloon fireproof and what causes dark circles under the eyes when we get tired... naked scientists,kitchen science,heart,risk,eye,mosquito,weapon,engine,turbine,nuclear,heart disease,fukushima,gut,do animals use weapons,ticklish,dog behaviour,nuclear reactor,meltdown,nuclear power,nuclear risk,japan,half life,radiation,radioactive, 59:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.04.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.03.mp3 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 This week, we go wireless to explore the science of mobile phones. We hear how new error-correction techniques are promising to put an end to poor quality communications, we meet a new system that lets you borrow the antennae of other nearby phones to boost your data download rates, and a major study that's examining the potential health impacts associated with mobile phone use. Plus, in the news, the now not-so-anomalous Pioneer probe anomaly, the chemical cure that can flatten phobias and how a biased worm could overturn an election victory... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we go wireless to explore the science of mobile phones. We hear how new error-correction techniques are promising to put an end to poor quality communications, we meet a new system that lets you borrow the antennae of other nearby phones t... This week, we go wireless to explore the science of mobile phones. We hear how new error-correction techniques are promising to put an end to poor quality communications, we meet a new system that lets you borrow the antennae of other nearby phones to boost your data download rates, and a major study that's examining the potential health impacts associated with mobile phone use. Plus, in the news, the now not-so-anomalous Pioneer probe anomaly, the chemical cure that can flatten phobias and how a biased worm could overturn an election victory... naked scientist,c,naked scientists,mobile phone,public health,antenna,technology,data,communication,risk,radiation,cancer,bone,alzheimer,amyloid,neuron,brain,celphone, cell phone,carphone,error correction,MIMO,multiple-in multiple-out,COSMOS, 57:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.03.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.27.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Life in inaccessible places - including in caves sealed off from the Sun and around deep-sea vents - is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. In these intriguing environments, bacteria replace plants as the primary producers, extracting energy from the minerals around them to sustain a whole ecosystem. We also hear about the bone-eating worms that make a meal of whale carcasses that fall to the seafloor, an engineering trick for separating mined-metals from mud and, in the news, why the world's waves are getting bigger, how sperm can be grown in a dish and a gene that drives melanoma. Plus, the answer to the question where on Earth would you weigh the most...? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Life in inaccessible places - including in caves sealed off from the Sun and around deep-sea vents - is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. In these intriguing environments, bacteria replace plants as the primary producers, extracting energ... Life in inaccessible places - including in caves sealed off from the Sun and around deep-sea vents - is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. In these intriguing environments, bacteria replace plants as the primary producers, extracting energy from the minerals around them to sustain a whole ecosystem. We also hear about the bone-eating worms that make a meal of whale carcasses that fall to the seafloor, an engineering trick for separating mined-metals from mud and, in the news, why the world's waves are getting bigger, how sperm can be grown in a dish and a gene that drives melanoma. Plus, the answer to the question where on Earth would you weigh the most...? naked scientists,kitchen science,cave,sunlight,aphotic,life,evolution,deep sea,hydrothermal vent,tube worm,deep caves,ocean vents,hydrothermal,deep sea,stem cells,cancer,bone,weather,climate change,evolution,sperm,hydrogen sulphide,gravity,melanoma, 56:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.03.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.20.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 This week, we find out what lies beyond the limits of our Universe as we discuss multiverses, higher dimensions, string theory and supersymmetry. We find out how these ideas develop from basic principles and how the LHC can help to confirm, or refute, their existence. In the news, how quartz creates mountain ranges, progesterone excites sperm, and why birds can't help but fly into things. Plus, Meera and Dave find out how to engineer electrons to travel close to the speed of light, and Simon Singh explains how to discover the distance to a far away star. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out what lies beyond the limits of our Universe as we discuss multiverses, higher dimensions, string theory and supersymmetry. We find out how these ideas develop from basic principles and how the LHC can help to confirm, or refute... This week, we find out what lies beyond the limits of our Universe as we discuss multiverses, higher dimensions, string theory and supersymmetry. We find out how these ideas develop from basic principles and how the LHC can help to confirm, or refute, their existence. In the news, how quartz creates mountain ranges, progesterone excites sperm, and why birds can't help but fly into things. Plus, Meera and Dave find out how to engineer electrons to travel close to the speed of light, and Simon Singh explains how to discover the distance to a far away star. x-ray,hormone,progesterone,quantum,diamond,quartz,mercury,continental plate,universe,dimension,astronomy,multiverse,LHC,large hadron collider,higgs boson,contraceptive,synchrotron,supersymmetry,parallel universe,naked scientists,science radio,science pod, 01:02:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.03.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.13.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Can you electrocute weeds? Why do teeth go wobbly? And which cells last a lifetime? In this bumper edition of the Naked Scientists, we tackle your pressing science questions and find out how the shuttle manoeuvres in space, what makes wounds itch, whether reverse osmosis can make moonshine and if static can stick a cat to a wall. Plus, how diamonds deal death to tumours, cooperation in the elephant world and an update on the Japanese earthquake situation. We also hear how a hairy leg can help you bend water to your will, and Diana discovers why potato peelers never need sharpening! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can you electrocute weeds? Why do teeth go wobbly? And which cells last a lifetime? In this bumper edition of the Naked Scientists, we tackle your pressing science questions and find out how the shuttle manoeuvres in space, what makes wounds itch, wh... Can you electrocute weeds? Why do teeth go wobbly? And which cells last a lifetime? In this bumper edition of the Naked Scientists, we tackle your pressing science questions and find out how the shuttle manoeuvres in space, what makes wounds itch, whether reverse osmosis can make moonshine and if static can stick a cat to a wall. Plus, how diamonds deal death to tumours, cooperation in the elephant world and an update on the Japanese earthquake situation. We also hear how a hairy leg can help you bend water to your will, and Diana discovers why potato peelers never need sharpening! naked scientists,kitchen science,electrocute weeds,teeth,shuttle,wound,itch,reverse osmosis,moonshine,static,diamonds,tumours,cooperation,elephant,earthquake,water,potato peeler,sharpening, 55:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.03.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.06.mp3 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 From anti-ague to anti-Alzheimer's agent: over the 112 years since it was first trademarked, Aspirin has evolved from popular painkiller to powerful preventative against heart attacks, strokes and even cancer. In this week's show we trace its history from the extraction of aspirin-like chemicals from willow bark to the creation of the drug itself. Plus, in the news, how the chemistry of life could have come to Earth in a meteorite and why we need to be careful with stem cells: a new study finds they have an above-average mutation rate. Also, a new technique to etch graphene sheets with single-atom precision, an insight into how our drugs are made and how painkillers hit pain where it hurts... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists From anti-ague to anti-Alzheimer's agent: over the 112 years since it was first trademarked, Aspirin has evolved from popular painkiller to powerful preventative against heart attacks, strokes and even cancer. In this week's show we trace its histor... From anti-ague to anti-Alzheimer's agent: over the 112 years since it was first trademarked, Aspirin has evolved from popular painkiller to powerful preventative against heart attacks, strokes and even cancer. In this week's show we trace its history from the extraction of aspirin-like chemicals from willow bark to the creation of the drug itself. Plus, in the news, how the chemistry of life could have come to Earth in a meteorite and why we need to be careful with stem cells: a new study finds they have an above-average mutation rate. Also, a new technique to etch graphene sheets with single-atom precision, an insight into how our drugs are made and how painkillers hit pain where it hurts... naked scientists,kitchen science,Aspirin,painkiller,analgesic,preventing heart disease,preventing stroke,preventing cancer, 58:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.02.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.27.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Just the bare bones this week as we find out how exercise strengthens the skeleton and how new scanning techniques can help to pick up osteoporosis earlier and inform its management. We also try out a new gadget for measuring the force muscles can apply and, in the news, discover what a self-healing tumour can tell us about common cancers, evidence that mammalian hearts can repair themselves and a new laser-based tool for diagnosing melanoma. Plus, how the bones of people who died up to a hundred years ago are helping scientists to combat chronic back pain by building a computer model of the backbone... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Just the bare bones this week as we find out how exercise strengthens the skeleton and how new scanning techniques can help to pick up osteoporosis earlier and inform its management. We also try out a new gadget for measuring the force muscles can a... Just the bare bones this week as we find out how exercise strengthens the skeleton and how new scanning techniques can help to pick up osteoporosis earlier and inform its management. We also try out a new gadget for measuring the force muscles can apply and, in the news, discover what a self-healing tumour can tell us about common cancers, evidence that mammalian hearts can repair themselves and a new laser-based tool for diagnosing melanoma. Plus, how the bones of people who died up to a hundred years ago are helping scientists to combat chronic back pain by building a computer model of the backbone... scann,development,c,physiotherapy,muscle,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.02.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.20.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 We look to the skies in this week's Naked Scientists show, to uncover ways to monitor and change the chemistry of the atmosphere. We join researchers on board an air-sampling aeroplane to discover how atmospheric chemistry changes once the sun sets, and we discuss options for engineering the climate if things get too hot. In the news, the Ecuadorian population that may hold the genetic key to a disease-free life, and the rocks that move themselves around in Death Valley. Plus, a targeted muscle re-innervation strategy to afford amputees more powerful prosthetic control. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We look to the skies in this week's Naked Scientists show, to uncover ways to monitor and change the chemistry of the atmosphere. We join researchers on board an air-sampling aeroplane to discover how atmospheric chemistry changes once the sun sets, ... We look to the skies in this week's Naked Scientists show, to uncover ways to monitor and change the chemistry of the atmosphere. We join researchers on board an air-sampling aeroplane to discover how atmospheric chemistry changes once the sun sets, and we discuss options for engineering the climate if things get too hot. In the news, the Ecuadorian population that may hold the genetic key to a disease-free life, and the rocks that move themselves around in Death Valley. Plus, a targeted muscle re-innervation strategy to afford amputees more powerful prosthetic control. naked scientists,kitchen science,RONOCO,sampling,atmospheric chemistry,FAAM,weather,pollution,geoengineering,MET office,SPICE,stratosphere,global cooling,particulates,changing the atmosphere,air,cloud,space,hibernation,prosthetic,prosthesis, 01:07:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.02.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.13.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 How do magnets multiply? What keeps an aeroplane in the air? How do wild animals avoid incest? It's open season on science questions in this week's Naked Scientists. We'll find out if oil extraction leaves a cavity, can cranberry juice cut urine infection rates and what happens when two lightning bolts collide? In the news, evidence of bipedalism in an early human ancestor, how oily fish helps avoid common causes of blindness and how smartphones are taking the pain out of cardiac rehabilitation. Plus, in Kitchen Science, the unexpected physics of a flying balloon. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do magnets multiply? What keeps an aeroplane in the air? How do wild animals avoid incest? It's open season on science questions in this week's Naked Scientists. We'll find out if oil extraction leaves a cavity, can cranberry juice cut urine ... How do magnets multiply? What keeps an aeroplane in the air? How do wild animals avoid incest? It's open season on science questions in this week's Naked Scientists. We'll find out if oil extraction leaves a cavity, can cranberry juice cut urine infection rates and what happens when two lightning bolts collide? In the news, evidence of bipedalism in an early human ancestor, how oily fish helps avoid common causes of blindness and how smartphones are taking the pain out of cardiac rehabilitation. Plus, in Kitchen Science, the unexpected physics of a flying balloon. naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,magnetism,aeroplane,incest,oil extraction,cranberry juice,urine infection,lightning,bipedalism,human ancestor, oily fish,omega-3,blindness,smartphones,cardiac rehabilitation, 56:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.02.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.06.mp3 Sun, 6 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 This week we're getting inside the workings of the next generation of chips that are set to pack a bigger computing-punch but at a fraction of the energy-expenditure of todays' models: CTO Mike Muller joins us to explain the revolutionary technology that leading microprocessor-maker ARM is developing. Also, energy-efficient world-wide computing - we find out how distributing data-processing demands around the planet can turn waste energy into useful computations, simultaneously saving CO2 emissions, and in the news this week, a new malarial mosquito threat, rejection-free artificial blood vessels and the electric cap that helps users solve maths puzzle they previously found impossible. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're getting inside the workings of the next generation of chips that are set to pack a bigger computing-punch but at a fraction of the energy-expenditure of todays' models: CTO Mike Muller joins us to explain the revolutionary technology... This week we're getting inside the workings of the next generation of chips that are set to pack a bigger computing-punch but at a fraction of the energy-expenditure of todays' models: CTO Mike Muller joins us to explain the revolutionary technology that leading microprocessor-maker ARM is developing. Also, energy-efficient world-wide computing - we find out how distributing data-processing demands around the planet can turn waste energy into useful computations, simultaneously saving CO2 emissions, and in the news this week, a new malarial mosquito threat, rejection-free artificial blood vessels and the electric cap that helps users solve maths puzzle they previously found impossible. green computing,computers,future of computing,computer chips,ARM,microchip,processor,efficient processor, 54:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.01.30/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.30.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Leprosy goes under the microscope this week as we uncover the origins of one of the oldest known human diseases, recognised this week on World Leprosy Day. A quarter of a million new cases are diagnosed every year, but how is the illness spreading, what damage does it do to the body and can it be stopped? We also hear what archaeologists are unearthing about the history of leprosy and where it came from in the first place. Plus, why it's time to rethink the workings of the circadian clock, brain scans for bilingualism, cow-stomach bacterial genes for biofuels, and the engineering that lies behind the cat's eye... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Leprosy goes under the microscope this week as we uncover the origins of one of the oldest known human diseases, recognised this week on World Leprosy Day. A quarter of a million new cases are diagnosed every year, but how is the illness spreading, w... Leprosy goes under the microscope this week as we uncover the origins of one of the oldest known human diseases, recognised this week on World Leprosy Day. A quarter of a million new cases are diagnosed every year, but how is the illness spreading, what damage does it do to the body and can it be stopped? We also hear what archaeologists are unearthing about the history of leprosy and where it came from in the first place. Plus, why it's time to rethink the workings of the circadian clock, brain scans for bilingualism, cow-stomach bacterial genes for biofuels, and the engineering that lies behind the cat's eye... c,naked scientists,kitchen science, Leprosy,leper,leprosy hospital,world leprosy day,m. leprae,mycobacteria, 55:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.01.23/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.23.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 We're analysing the matter of antimatter this week to find out what is antimatter, how is it made and why's it so rare in the Universe? We talk to researchers at CERN who are capturing anti-hydrogen so scientists can study it properly for the first time, and Dave and Meera call in to the hospital to hear how antimatter holds the key to better body scans. Diana discovers how gravity bends a beam of light and there's also news of a novel way to neutralise HIV, researchers uncover how brains gauge the passage of time, and agriculture on the microscale: scientists have found the world's smallest farmers, they're just one cell wide... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We're analysing the matter of antimatter this week to find out what is antimatter, how is it made and why's it so rare in the Universe? We talk to researchers at CERN who are capturing anti-hydrogen so scientists can study it properly for the first t... We're analysing the matter of antimatter this week to find out what is antimatter, how is it made and why's it so rare in the Universe? We talk to researchers at CERN who are capturing anti-hydrogen so scientists can study it properly for the first time, and Dave and Meera call in to the hospital to hear how antimatter holds the key to better body scans. Diana discovers how gravity bends a beam of light and there's also news of a novel way to neutralise HIV, researchers uncover how brains gauge the passage of time, and agriculture on the microscale: scientists have found the world's smallest farmers, they're just one cell wide... naked scientists,kitchen science,antimatter,PET,positron,positron emission tomography,medical imaging,scan,big bang,antimatter universe,antihydrogen,CERN,particle physics,antimatter annihilation,how is antimatter made?, 01:01:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.01.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.16.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Does a metal implant turn a person into a living lightning-conductor or radio receiver, is eye-size important, why is frost bad for freezers, where did the first organic molecules come from, what happens to sparkling drinks in space and why does a bump on the head make you see stars? This week, join Chris, Sarah and Dave as they pit their wits against the latest crop of your top questions. Plus, why making new computer chips looks set to become easy PC, how stem cells can get to the heart of Long QT Syndrome, feeding the world in 2050 and a new musical device to keep the drummer in the driving seat... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Does a metal implant turn a person into a living lightning-conductor or radio receiver, is eye-size important, why is frost bad for freezers, where did the first organic molecules come from, what happens to sparkling drinks in space and why does a bu... Does a metal implant turn a person into a living lightning-conductor or radio receiver, is eye-size important, why is frost bad for freezers, where did the first organic molecules come from, what happens to sparkling drinks in space and why does a bump on the head make you see stars? This week, join Chris, Sarah and Dave as they pit their wits against the latest crop of your top questions. Plus, why making new computer chips looks set to become easy PC, how stem cells can get to the heart of Long QT Syndrome, feeding the world in 2050 and a new musical device to keep the drummer in the driving seat... naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,question and answer,metal implant,lightning-conductor,lightning,eye-size,eyeball,why is frost bad for freezers?,first organic molecules,sparkling drinks in space,does a bump on the head make you see stars 58:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.01.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.09.mp3 Sun, 9 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 We're discussing human dissection in this week's Naked Scientists. Chris visits the dissection room to find out how trainee doctors benefit from dissecting real bodies, and why many medical schools are increasingly turning to alternatives. We're joined by physician and film maker Paul Trotman, who followed the lives, and beyond, of three donors to explore the reasons why people choose to donate their bodies, and the impact the process had on the student's lives. In Naked Engineering, we find out how a design that copies the body's own structure and movements can make better artificial limbs. Plus, how womens' tears can manipulate mens' moods, the perfect melody to send shivers up your spine and the headphones which can cancel out the sound of the dentist's drill. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We're discussing human dissection in this week's Naked Scientists. Chris visits the dissection room to find out how trainee doctors benefit from dissecting real bodies, and why many medical schools are increasingly turning to alternatives. We're jo... We're discussing human dissection in this week's Naked Scientists. Chris visits the dissection room to find out how trainee doctors benefit from dissecting real bodies, and why many medical schools are increasingly turning to alternatives. We're joined by physician and film maker Paul Trotman, who followed the lives, and beyond, of three donors to explore the reasons why people choose to donate their bodies, and the impact the process had on the student's lives. In Naked Engineering, we find out how a design that copies the body's own structure and movements can make better artificial limbs. Plus, how womens' tears can manipulate mens' moods, the perfect melody to send shivers up your spine and the headphones which can cancel out the sound of the dentist's drill. naked scientists,naked engineering,anatomy,donated to science,body donation,anatomy,dissection,human dissection,medical student,medical school,prosthetic,artificial limb,artificial foot,music,emotional tears, 49:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2011.01.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.02.mp3 Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 In this special podcast we focus on the highlights of this year's National Pathology Week. We'll be going behind closed doors for a tour of the pathology labs at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and we'll explore the role of veterinary pathologists in diagnosing and treating animal disease. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this special podcast we focus on the highlights of this year's National Pathology Week. We'll be going behind closed doors for a tour of the pathology labs at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and we'll explore the role of veterinary pathologists in ... In this special podcast we focus on the highlights of this year's National Pathology Week. We'll be going behind closed doors for a tour of the pathology labs at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and we'll explore the role of veterinary pathologists in diagnosing and treating animal disease. naked scientists,pathology,national pathology week,royal college of pathologists,great ormond street hospital,GOSH,veterinary pathology,natural history museum,newborn screening,metabolic disease,pathology lab,hospital tests, 17:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.12.26-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.12.26.mp3 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 In this special episode of the Naked Scientists podcast, we explore the world of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), a technology allowing people paralysed from the waist down to row and cycle by using external electrodes to stimulate leg muscles. Michele Vanoncini investigates how it works, what benefits it can bring and talks to some of the people who have used the technique to go for gold... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this special episode of the Naked Scientists podcast, we explore the world of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), a technology allowing people paralysed from the waist down to row and cycle by using external electrodes to stimulate leg muscle... In this special episode of the Naked Scientists podcast, we explore the world of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), a technology allowing people paralysed from the waist down to row and cycle by using external electrodes to stimulate leg muscles. Michele Vanoncini investigates how it works, what benefits it can bring and talks to some of the people who have used the technique to go for gold... Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), paralysis, spinal injury 03:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/scrapbook/show/2010.12.25/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scrapbook_Helium.mp4 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 When you breathe in helium, why does your voice sound all funny? Find out in the latest Naked Science Scrapbook! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Sarah Castor-Perry, The Naked Scientists When you breathe in helium, why does your voice sound all funny? Find out in the latest Naked Science Scrapbook!... When you breathe in helium, why does your voice sound all funny? Find out in the latest Naked Science Scrapbook! naked scientists,naked,science,scrapbook,helium,vocal cords,vibration,sound waves,resonant frequency,molecules,air,oscillation 57:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.12.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.12.19.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 In this festive episode, can you get drunk through your feet, the chemistry of cocktails, twelve marine critters of Christmas, the best food and drink combos to eschew indigestion, does a carbon fibre bike go faster, why are snowflakes different shapes and a way to impress your peers at the office party by blowing out candles round corners... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this festive episode, can you get drunk through your feet, the chemistry of cocktails, twelve marine critters of Christmas, the best food and drink combos to eschew indigestion, does a carbon fibre bike go faster, why are snowflakes different shap... In this festive episode, can you get drunk through your feet, the chemistry of cocktails, twelve marine critters of Christmas, the best food and drink combos to eschew indigestion, does a carbon fibre bike go faster, why are snowflakes different shapes and a way to impress your peers at the office party by blowing out candles round corners... critter, marine, cocktail,alcohol, fondue, indigestion, Titan, Sun, cycle, bike, cycle, carbon fibre, photogenic, cheese, organo, feet, drunk, drunkeness, burger, sunspots, snowflake, heating, house 59:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.12.12/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.12.12.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Graphene is the focus of this week's Naked Scientists, including how it holds the key to the super-flexible touch screen displays of tomorrow, super-light composites and the next generation of computer chips. In the news, a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's Disease, why glider pilots should be paying more attention to how falcons fly and why a new exoplanet has led astronomers to question current theories of planetary formation. Plus, we celebrate the first chunk of cheese to make it into orbit and ask if there's any evidence of a health benefit from wearing magnetic bracelets... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Graphene is the focus of this week's Naked Scientists, including how it holds the key to the super-flexible touch screen displays of tomorrow, super-light composites and the next generation of computer chips. In the news, a breakthrough in understand... Graphene is the focus of this week's Naked Scientists, including how it holds the key to the super-flexible touch screen displays of tomorrow, super-light composites and the next generation of computer chips. In the news, a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's Disease, why glider pilots should be paying more attention to how falcons fly and why a new exoplanet has led astronomers to question current theories of planetary formation. Plus, we celebrate the first chunk of cheese to make it into orbit and ask if there's any evidence of a health benefit from wearing magnetic bracelets... c,atoms,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.12.05-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.12.05.mp3 Sun, 5 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Current breakthroughs in electricity generation and distribution go under the spotlight in this week's sizzling edition of the Naked Scientists. We talk to the team with the electrical equivalent of cold-storage that can put power "on ice" until it's needed, and we hear how bright sparks in the UK are leading the charge to roll out "energy kiosks" to empower rural communities in Africa. We also check out a new form of small-scale turbine to extract power from rivers whilst minimising the environmental impact. In the news, why young people are more likely to fall victim to the flu, how a dose of worms controlled a man's inflammatory bowel disease and why the discovery of arsenic-loving bacteria is forcing us to rethink the chemistry of life. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana gets to the bottom of whether it's possible to drink through your rectum... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Current breakthroughs in electricity generation and distribution go under the spotlight in this week's sizzling edition of the Naked Scientists. We talk to the team with the electrical equivalent of cold-storage that can put power "on ice" until it's... Current breakthroughs in electricity generation and distribution go under the spotlight in this week's sizzling edition of the Naked Scientists. We talk to the team with the electrical equivalent of cold-storage that can put power "on ice" until it's needed, and we hear how bright sparks in the UK are leading the charge to roll out "energy kiosks" to empower rural communities in Africa. We also check out a new form of small-scale turbine to extract power from rivers whilst minimising the environmental impact. In the news, why young people are more likely to fall victim to the flu, how a dose of worms controlled a man's inflammatory bowel disease and why the discovery of arsenic-loving bacteria is forcing us to rethink the chemistry of life. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana gets to the bottom of whether it's possible to drink through your rectum... naked scientists,kitchen science,electricity,power,sustainable power,green energy,water turbine,energy kiosk,rural electrification,electricity in africa,green tide turbine,Isentropic,energy storage,electricity demand,enema,roundworm,astrobiology, 01:00:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.11.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.28.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 How heavy is the Earth? How do snakes digest huge meals? Should I fear falling bullets? We take on these questions and more in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show! We'll discuss the ideal hair for head lice, the mechanics of using a straw and why men's bits shrink in the cold! In the news we explore the link between jetlag and forgetfulness, discover a moon with an oxygen atmosphere, and a new technique to tell someones age by their blood. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out why a full carton is much harder to shake. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How heavy is the Earth? How do snakes digest huge meals? Should I fear falling bullets? We take on these questions and more in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show! We'll discuss the ideal hair for head lice, the mechanics of using a str... How heavy is the Earth? How do snakes digest huge meals? Should I fear falling bullets? We take on these questions and more in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show! We'll discuss the ideal hair for head lice, the mechanics of using a straw and why men's bits shrink in the cold! In the news we explore the link between jetlag and forgetfulness, discover a moon with an oxygen atmosphere, and a new technique to tell someones age by their blood. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out why a full carton is much harder to shake. naked scientists,kitchen science,shrinking genitals,do head lice like clean hair,charcoal,jet lag,science news,how does a straw work,forensic science,shaking cartons,oxygen atmosphere,snakes,shooting straight up,falling bullets, 59:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.11.21/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.21.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 IQ-elevating agents that can boost brain power are being used by over 10% of university students. But how do these cognitive-equivalents of anabolic steroids for the brain actually work, what are their effects and are they safe? Moreover, is the advantage they confer an ethical one? And if not, should universities be screening students ahead of exams to deter their use? Meanwhile, in the news this week, we find out how lasers can cut complications in cataract surgery, why some people are allergic to wine, we hook up with the highlights from the world's biggest neuroscience meeting including the discovery of how the eye talks to the brain, and we hear how scientists have solved a long-standing mystery relating the structure of the placenta... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists IQ-elevating agents that can boost brain power are being used by over 10% of university students. But how do these cognitive-equivalents of anabolic steroids for the brain actually work, what are their effects and are they safe? Moreover, is the adva... IQ-elevating agents that can boost brain power are being used by over 10% of university students. But how do these cognitive-equivalents of anabolic steroids for the brain actually work, what are their effects and are they safe? Moreover, is the advantage they confer an ethical one? And if not, should universities be screening students ahead of exams to deter their use? Meanwhile, in the news this week, we find out how lasers can cut complications in cataract surgery, why some people are allergic to wine, we hook up with the highlights from the world's biggest neuroscience meeting including the discovery of how the eye talks to the brain, and we hear how scientists have solved a long-standing mystery relating the structure of the placenta... c,naked scientists,kitchen science,cognition enhancing drugs,smart drugs,provigil,modafinil,intelligence enhancement,ethics,enhanced human,neuroscience,laser surgery,cataracts,placenta,wine allergy,allergic to wine, 56:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.11.14/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.14.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 We set sail to discover the science of sustainable shipping in this week's Naked Scientists. We visit an enormous wave tank to find out how the sea swell can impact on damaged ships, and look at the problems caused by sulphur-rich shipping fuel. Plus, we hoist the SkySail, an enormous parafoil kite that can be deployed from the deck of a ship to cut fuel consumption by up to 60%. In the news we hear how happiness can be found here and now, why children tire so quickly when walking and how Earth became oxygenated 400,000 years earlier than we thought. Also, we investigate the elegant physics of a lapping cat! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We set sail to discover the science of sustainable shipping in this week's Naked Scientists. We visit an enormous wave tank to find out how the sea swell can impact on damaged ships, and look at the problems caused by sulphur-rich shipping fuel. Pl... We set sail to discover the science of sustainable shipping in this week's Naked Scientists. We visit an enormous wave tank to find out how the sea swell can impact on damaged ships, and look at the problems caused by sulphur-rich shipping fuel. Plus, we hoist the SkySail, an enormous parafoil kite that can be deployed from the deck of a ship to cut fuel consumption by up to 60%. In the news we hear how happiness can be found here and now, why children tire so quickly when walking and how Earth became oxygenated 400,000 years earlier than we thought. Also, we investigate the elegant physics of a lapping cat! naked scientists,kitchen science,shipping,sustainable shipping,sustainable transport,modelling damaged boats,waves,naval architecture,skysails,kite sail,sailing,bee ball,cat lapping,how do cats drink,when did earth become oxygen rich,happiness, 56:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.11.07/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.07.mp3 Sun, 7 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 We catch up with cancer research this week including evidence that cancers subvert stem cells to suppress the immune system and how covert "hit and run" viral infections may be triggering a lot more tumours than we first thought. Also, joining us from the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Liverpool, cancer biologist Bob Weinberg explains how he sees cancer becoming a controllable chronic condition within just ten years. Plus, the buzz around a new tumour-spotting ultrasound technique, how a burst of electricity to the brain boosts mathematical ability, a new trick to block the brain damage done during a stroke and how bacteria store the genetic fingerprints of past viral adversaries to protect themselves in the future. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We catch up with cancer research this week including evidence that cancers subvert stem cells to suppress the immune system and how covert "hit and run" viral infections may be triggering a lot more tumours than we first thought. Also, joining us fro... We catch up with cancer research this week including evidence that cancers subvert stem cells to suppress the immune system and how covert "hit and run" viral infections may be triggering a lot more tumours than we first thought. Also, joining us from the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Liverpool, cancer biologist Bob Weinberg explains how he sees cancer becoming a controllable chronic condition within just ten years. Plus, the buzz around a new tumour-spotting ultrasound technique, how a burst of electricity to the brain boosts mathematical ability, a new trick to block the brain damage done during a stroke and how bacteria store the genetic fingerprints of past viral adversaries to protect themselves in the future. naked scientists,kitchen science,cancer research, hallmarks of cancer,cancer treatment,hit and run virus,viruses and cancer,NCRI,cancer conference,HPV,cervical cancer,metastasis,oncology,oncogenes,cancer immune system, 59:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.10.31/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.31.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0000 It's National Pathology Week 2010 and to celebrate the launch we're joined by pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman to take on your science questions! We'll find out where phlegm comes from, how petroleum jelly helps healing and the weight of red blood cells synthesised in a human lifetime. Also, can you concentrate lasers with lenses, why does an open carport stop frost, and if carnivorous plants photosynthesise, why do they need to eat insects? Plus, how researchers in Scotland are sniffing out pollution with such sensitivity, they can detect forest fires all the way from Canada! In Kitchen Science, Dave reads his credit card using rust! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's National Pathology Week 2010 and to celebrate the launch we're joined by pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman to take on your science questions! We'll find out where phlegm comes from, how petroleum jelly helps healing and the weight of red blood cells s... It's National Pathology Week 2010 and to celebrate the launch we're joined by pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman to take on your science questions! We'll find out where phlegm comes from, how petroleum jelly helps healing and the weight of red blood cells synthesised in a human lifetime. Also, can you concentrate lasers with lenses, why does an open carport stop frost, and if carnivorous plants photosynthesise, why do they need to eat insects? Plus, how researchers in Scotland are sniffing out pollution with such sensitivity, they can detect forest fires all the way from Canada! In Kitchen Science, Dave reads his credit card using rust! naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,pathology,phlegm,science news,exoplanet,pancreatic cancer,why are planets round,petroleum jelly, 57:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.10.24-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.24.mp3 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000 The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) goes under the microscope this week. We find out how the virus hijacks cells to construct new HIV particles and hear how close scientists are to developing a vaccine to block infection. In the news, we learn how bitter taste receptors in the lungs could lead to new asthma treatments, how our ancestors enjoyed some veg with their meat and how gene therapy could offer a way out of depression. Plus, how Lego is helping university students build a creative career in the world of engineering... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) goes under the microscope this week. We find out how the virus hijacks cells to construct new HIV particles and hear how close scientists are to developing a vaccine to block infection. In the news, we learn how... The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) goes under the microscope this week. We find out how the virus hijacks cells to construct new HIV particles and hear how close scientists are to developing a vaccine to block infection. In the news, we learn how bitter taste receptors in the lungs could lead to new asthma treatments, how our ancestors enjoyed some veg with their meat and how gene therapy could offer a way out of depression. Plus, how Lego is helping university students build a creative career in the world of engineering... naked scientists,kitchen science,HIV,Human Immunodeficiency Virus,HIV/AIDS,AIDS,HIV vaccine,retrovirus,lentivirus,broadly neutralising antibodies,astronomy,early universe,most distant galaxy,vegetable diet,ancestral diet,depression therapy,gene therapy, 01:03:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.10.17/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.17.mp3 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000 It's a bumpy ride on this week's Naked Scientists, as we explore the science of turbulence. We'll find out what turbulence is and why it needs some of the most powerful computers in the world to study it. We'll discover how puffs of water can terminate turbulence in tubes, and how convection keeps the temperature just right in new buildings. In the news this week, we hear about a potential new super-vaccine for TB, the comet that turned into an asteroid and the prospect of new low-cost gold-free leads for your hi fi. Plus, in Question of the Week, we find out why some people prefer not to be backwards in travelling forwards... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's a bumpy ride on this week's Naked Scientists, as we explore the science of turbulence. We'll find out what turbulence is and why it needs some of the most powerful computers in the world to study it. We'll discover how puffs of water can termi... It's a bumpy ride on this week's Naked Scientists, as we explore the science of turbulence. We'll find out what turbulence is and why it needs some of the most powerful computers in the world to study it. We'll discover how puffs of water can terminate turbulence in tubes, and how convection keeps the temperature just right in new buildings. In the news this week, we hear about a potential new super-vaccine for TB, the comet that turned into an asteroid and the prospect of new low-cost gold-free leads for your hi fi. Plus, in Question of the Week, we find out why some people prefer not to be backwards in travelling forwards... c,naked scientists,kitchen science,turbulence,turbulant flow,fluid dynamics,pipe flow,laminar flow,convection,vaccine,science news,energy efficiency,asteroid, 57:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.10.10/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.10.mp3 Sat, 9 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000 How do advertisers get inside your head? This week we explore the field of neuromarketing - how a knowledge of your brain and behaviour can help marketers to manipulate your buying habits. We'll find out how the brain choses what stimuli to pay attention to and the neurological basis of why celebrity sells. In the news, the first Census of Marine Life and how researchers have got wind of the fact that men really are sweatier than women. Plus, we hit the shops to investigate how retailers trick you into overfilling your basket! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do advertisers get inside your head? This week we explore the field of neuromarketing - how a knowledge of your brain and behaviour can help marketers to manipulate your buying habits. We'll find out how the brain choses what stimuli to pay atten... How do advertisers get inside your head? This week we explore the field of neuromarketing - how a knowledge of your brain and behaviour can help marketers to manipulate your buying habits. We'll find out how the brain choses what stimuli to pay attention to and the neurological basis of why celebrity sells. In the news, the first Census of Marine Life and how researchers have got wind of the fact that men really are sweatier than women. Plus, we hit the shops to investigate how retailers trick you into overfilling your basket! naked scientists,kitchen science,neuromarketing,fmri,scan,marketing,buying,eye movement,subliminal,flash,attention,news,celebrities,supermarket 56:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.10.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.03.mp3 Sat, 2 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Why do you see flashes and patterns when you press your eyeballs? Would an antimatter magnet attract normal matter magnets? What is the hardest human bone to break? We take on your science questions this week, as well as explore the bed of Lake Windermere the gravity hills of Barbados and the first discovered habitable exoplanet. Plus, a flapless aircraft takes flight, how the brain decides which hands to use and why Raman spectroscopy offers a rum deal for anti-drug squads. In Kitchen Science, we find out why spit can form strings of beads... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do you see flashes and patterns when you press your eyeballs? Would an antimatter magnet attract normal matter magnets? What is the hardest human bone to break? We take on your science questions this week, as well as explore the bed of Lake Winde... Why do you see flashes and patterns when you press your eyeballs? Would an antimatter magnet attract normal matter magnets? What is the hardest human bone to break? We take on your science questions this week, as well as explore the bed of Lake Windermere the gravity hills of Barbados and the first discovered habitable exoplanet. Plus, a flapless aircraft takes flight, how the brain decides which hands to use and why Raman spectroscopy offers a rum deal for anti-drug squads. In Kitchen Science, we find out why spit can form strings of beads... naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,entoptic,hallucination,spectroscopy,cocaine,rum,solar panels,dinosaurs and humans,evolution,spit,stringy spit,magnets,magnetic energy,antimatter,hardest bone,skin colour,evolution of skin colour, 59:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.09.26/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_10.09.26.mp3 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 This week we delve deep into the secrets of the brain. We'll find out how MRIs could be used to read your mind, and how they could help unlock what is going on in the brain of a person suffering from delusions or hallucinations. In the news we'll hear that the process of nerve repair could offer clues to cancer spread, and how it was gorillas that originally gave us malaria. Plus in Naked Engineering, Dave and Meera explore the amazing world of superconductors... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we delve deep into the secrets of the brain. We'll find out how MRIs could be used to read your mind, and how they could help unlock what is going on in the brain of a person suffering from delusions or hallucinations. In the news we'll hea... This week we delve deep into the secrets of the brain. We'll find out how MRIs could be used to read your mind, and how they could help unlock what is going on in the brain of a person suffering from delusions or hallucinations. In the news we'll hear that the process of nerve repair could offer clues to cancer spread, and how it was gorillas that originally gave us malaria. Plus in Naked Engineering, Dave and Meera explore the amazing world of superconductors... naked scientists,neuroimaging,nerves, mri, hallucinations, delusions, mind reading, cancer, MS, malaria, superconductivity 01:04:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.09.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.09.19.mp3 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:59:46 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We explore the history of Pi, examine rheumatoid arthritis and seek the science of sleep in this roundup of the British Science Festival. In the news, we hear how to read the history of the solar system on the surface of the moon, and discover a dev... naked scientists,kitchen science,maths,history of pi,british science association,british science festival,rheumatoid artritis,human-animal hybrids,chimera,science festival,quantum walk,quantum computer,quantum computing,prozac, 58:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.09.12/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.09.12.mp3 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are there two high tides a day when there's only one moon? Would a planet made of glass be transparent? Does dreaming about exercise burn more calories? And what would happen to a tankful of fish launched into Earth's orbit? To find out, and to h... earth, transparent, planetar, moon, tides, breath, morning breath, rain, smell, RNA, cancer, climate change, solar cells, marine renewable energy, music, emotion, pain control 57:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.09.05/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.09.05.mp3 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we go back down under to explore the latest science from the land of kangaroos, bandicoots and the world's largest radio telescope - the square kilometer array. Chris goes on a tour of the universe from the comfort of the SciTech Planet... c,naked scientists,kitchen science,australia,australian science,shark bay,project eden,native fauna,invasive species,sharks,chumming,SKA,square Kilometer Array,renewable energy,nobel prize,Barry Marshall,h pylori,bee breeding,bee sperm,burley, 58:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.08.22/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_10.08.22.mp3 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists To celebrate the launch of the brand new Naked Oceans podcast, we venture beneath the waves to investigate the impacts of oil spills on the marine environment. We hunt down the hidden world of microbes in the Louisiana wetlands, trace the fingerprin... naked scientists,oceans,naked oceans,marine biology,oil spill,ecology,oil pollution,climate change,antarctica,arctic,antarctic,plankton,food web,wetlands,fish,wildlife,deepwater horizon,Sea empress,starfish,limpet,seaweed,coast, 59:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.08.15/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.08.15.mp3 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we've got a roundup of recent news and interviews from the Naked Astronomy and Naked Archaeology Podcasts. Digging into Archaeology, Diana O'Carroll will be looking into Bronze Age burial practices, meeting some of our oldest known walkin... naked scientists,naked archaeology,naked astronomy,cubesat,DNA,human migration, cremation,cremains, bronze age cremation,aboriginal,australia,telescope,building telescopes,Australopithecus sediba,homo,human evolution,archaeology and DNA,dark matter,laser, 59:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.08.08/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.08.08.mp3 Sat, 7 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The Tour de France is the subject of this week's summer special as we look into the science and engineering of professional road bikes, training the human physique to endure thousands of kilometres on the saddle and eating the right food to keep you ... cycling, nutrition, carbohydrates, tyler farrar, physiology, exercise, VO2 max, oxygen capacity, endurance, engineering, bikes, Trek, road bike, handlebars, mountains, Alps, stages, aerodynamics, drafting, slipstream, helmets, wheels, protein, fans, pain 59:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.08.01/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.08.01.mp3 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Special edition of the Naked Scientists, we explore the science of the Glastonbury Festival. We find out what it takes to turn a farm into a city and back every year, and how to keep clean water flowing in, and waste flowing out, for nearly ... naked scientists,Glastonbury festival,music festival,infrastruture,science and music,science and comedy,Paloma Faith,Josie Long,Robin Ince,Baba Brinkman,Glasto,Bella's Bridge,Julie's Bicycle,sustainable music festival, 55:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.07.25/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.07.25.mp3 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do we know that ants count their footsteps? We'll find out in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show, as well as ask if rubber soles really protect you from electric shocks, if hair will clean itself when you don't, and why a layer of sh... naked scientists,kitchen science,HIV, AIDS, vaginal gel, microbicide, HIV transmission,sphagnum moss, spores, smoke ring, vortex, mushroom cloud, spore dispersal, vaccine patch, microneedle, painless vaccine,fart power,science questions,shock, 56:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.07.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_10.07.18.mp3 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We go nuclear this week to investigate the future of atomic energy, the issues surrounding nuclear waste management and how a proposed new breed of hybrid fission-fusion reactors might help to boost nuclear fuel efficiency and minimise radioactive wa... nuclear, fission, fusion, bomb, test site, waste, repositories, hybrid, reactor, kissing, cloud chamber, radioactivity, neutrons, uranium, plutonium, actinides 58:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.07.11/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.07.11.mp3 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The role of lasers in biomedicine goes under the spotlight this week as we explore the workings of photodynamic cancer therapy, find out how laser tweezers can be used to force-feed bugs to white blood cells and hear how a new technique uses laser-po... naked scientists,kitchen science,laser,laser therapies,photodynamic therapy,photochemical internalisation,science news,evolution,symbiotic,endosymbiont,laser tweezers,pathogen interaction,diffration pattern,new world development, 57:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.07.04/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.07.04.mp3 Sat, 3 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We explore the explosive science of volcanoes this week! We find out what you can learn from drilling into a restless volcano, how gravity is used to "weigh" volcanoes and watch them fill with magma, and we explore the theories behind volcano formati... naked scientists,kitchen science,volcano,volcanoes,volcanic,caldera,melanoma,cola eruption,coke lava,drilling into a volcano,restless caldera,volcano forecasts,volcano formation,geology,tectonics,lithosphere,asthenosphere,lava,magma,sabre tooth, 01:06:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.06.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.06.27.mp3 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:21:56 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do we have eyebrows? Can we taste food if we can't smell it? What's a cold sore? This week, we take on your science questions, as well as explore the world of social gaming, and find out how much it costs to fly an England flag from your car. ... naked scientists,kitchen science, science questions,science radio, spacecraft, football, altitude, world cup, social gaming, england flag, science news, artificial lung, spider, web, eyebrow,fizzy drink, brain cross over, right brain, 58:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.06.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.06.20.mp3 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Seriously small structures are the focus of this week's Naked Scientists, as we look at nanostructures and their role in future energy technologies. We'll find out how nanostructures could enable us to safely store and quickly access hydrogen fuel, ... naked scientists,kitchen science, nanostructure, nanotechnology, hydrogen, nano, batteries, lithium,exploding batteries,ice formation, science news, bubble films, structural colour, hydrogen power, electric cars, steam engines, 01:00:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.06.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.06.13.mp3 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:48:39 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We celebrate 50 years of Lasers on the Naked Scientists this week, by looking into the history, and future, of laser science. We'll hear how lasers have revolutionised manufacturing and could be the answer to our clean energy concerns. Also, how la... naked scientists,kitchen science,lasers,build your own laser,holographic assembler, history of lasers,metrology,laser measurement,science news,laser tweezers,Feynman's dream,sharks,concentration gradient,telomerase,world cup technology,football, 56:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.06.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.06.06.mp3 Sat, 5 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The science of social species goes under the microscope this week. We hear what radio-tagging individual ants is revealing about the way they organise their nests to decide who goes hunting and who stays at home. Meera explores the growth of urban ap... naked scientists,kitchen science,science radio,social insects,bees,beehive,honey,urban beekeeping,urban apiculture,ants,tracking ants,ant colony,how do colonies organise themselves?,bee communication,stop signal,waggledance,how can bees fly?. 01:07:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.05.30/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.05.30.mp3 Sat, 29 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show, we find out if bacteria will grow on a bar of soap, why bird poo is white and whether or not a moon can have its own moon. Also, do sweeteners alter your metabolism and can we re-stock the oceans wi... naked scientists,kitchen science,science q&a,bird poo,moons,sweeteners,sugar puffs,aliens,science questions,RHS,science at the chelsea flower show,biodiversity,bees,carnivorous plants,handwash,soap bacteria, 57:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.05.22/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.05.23.mp3 Sat, 22 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Cancers you can catch go under the Naked Scientists microscope this week. We find out how a transmissible facial tumour is devastating devil populations in Tasmania and also hear how the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) causes cancer. Also, Meera looks in... naked scientists,kitchen science, transmissible tumors, cancer, catching cancer, tasmanian devil, DFTD, Devil Facial Tumour Disease, HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, HPV and cancer, HPV Vaccine, cancer vaccine, cervical smear,cervical cancer, 56:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.05.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.05.16.mp3 Sat, 15 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We explore synthetic biology in this Naked Scientists Show, finding out how to learn from, and improve on, the structures and systems we find in nature. We'll meet the team of students who designed a biological sensor to win the international genetic... naked scientists,kitchen science,synthetic biology,bespoke proteins,iGEM,genetic engineering,international genetically engineered machine,biobricks,enzymes,biological washing powder,bio washing powder,using biology,biological engineering 01:02:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.05.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.05.09.mp3 Sat, 8 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is there a cure for spots? Why do we cry? Does alcohol really kill brain cells? It's a Question and Answer Extravaganza on this week's Naked Scientists! We find out what makes a Chameleon change colour, why birds fly into windows and how a hair c... stars,naked scientists,kitchen science,spots,acne,cure for spots,crocodile evolution,Herschel,hair colour,going grey,triple negative breast cancer,why do birds fly into windows?,science questions,hovercraft,Grand Designs Live,Kevin McCloud,green gadgets, 56:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.05.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.05.02.mp3 Sat, 1 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Where in the world am I? We're looking at the science of the Global Positioning System, or GPS, this week. We find out how satellites can tell you your location, as well as communicate with the bossy little box that tells you which way to drive. W... naked scientists,kitchen science,satellite,celestial reference system,gps,Global positioning system,sat nav, satelite navigation,how does GPS work?,triangulation,map reading,geocaching,orienteering,frog genome,amphibian genome,forgery,spoofing GPS,fraud, 55:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.04.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.04.25.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We explore the marriage of archaeology and genetics in this week's Naked Scientists, finding out how modern genetic techniques are helping to reveal more about our past. We ask what archaeogenetics can tell us about human origins and migration as we... naked scientists,kitchen science,archaeogenetics,silver,sterile water,archaeology,Inuk,Jeffrey Long Inuk,human evolution, human migration,out of africa,neanderthal,human genetics,stem cells,asian monsoon prediction,science news,carbon dating,science, 01:00:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.04.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.04.18.mp3 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We bring you the highlights from the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting. We discover the top priorities for the next generation of space exploration, find out what the echoes of the big bang can tell us about the birth of the un... naked scientists,kitchen science,astronomy,national astronomy meeting,RASNAM2010,NAM2010, 54:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.04.11/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.04.11.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:29:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We take on your science questions - If there's something that's been puzzling you, on any scientific topic - get them in now!... volcano, homo, sushi, bacteria, light, microwave, venus, spider, bruise, siphon, vacuum, battery, fossils, conjoined twins 54:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.03.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.03.28.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:59:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can you steer a hurricane? In this week's weather-focused Naked Scientists, we find out how aeroplanes are creating clouds, get the low-down on how insurance companies size up storm risks and hear how a hurricane works and whether it's possible to co... naked scientists,kitchen science,weather,rainbow,controlling a hurricane,storm,monsoon,pollution,stratosphere,troposphere,HCN,abalone,desalination,contrails,cloud formation,contrails form clouds,contrails and cooling,atmospheric chemistry,insurance, 55:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.03.21/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.03.21.mp3 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:35:13 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We dig into the science of farming this week with a look at how agriculture can adapt to a changing climate, how scientists are striving to produce a perfect pea and a new initiative to turn native African fruit trees into the next commercial blockbu... naked scientists,kitchen science,farming,agriculture,climate change,crops,food,food production,farm,farms,farmer,effect of climate change,domestication,fruit crops,african fruit,nitrogen fixation,peas,fertilizer,growing peas,cancer,genetics, 01:00:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.03.14/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.03.14.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:31:04 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do odour-killing insoles stamp on smelly feet? Do submariners' ears pop? How do Portuguese Man o'War jellyfish reproduce? We take on your science questions this week as well as hearing the highlights from the Cambridge Science Festival and making... naked scientists,kitchen science,science question,odour eaters, odor eaters, insoles, jellyfish,overfishing,pain perception,lobster,mind reading device, 54:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.03.07/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.03.07.mp3 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:02:04 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Shedding some light on new advances in solar technology, this week's Naked Scientists explores how nanotechnology can boost solar cell efficiency and how flexible photovoltaics can be rolled up - and rolled out - to help power military operations. In... naked scientists,kitchen science,solar power,photovoltaics,sustainable energy,nanotechnology,methane,flexible solar cells,PowerFilm Solar,diode,tb,tuberculosis,migraine, 59:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.02.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.02.28.mp3.mp3 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:03:36 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We dive into the science of water security in this week's Naked Scientists. We find out how building a dam alters the local weather, and how simple interventions can help bring safe water and sanitation to the millions that still need it. We find o... naked scientists,kitchen science,water security,water,dam,weather,climate change,land use change,flood,drought,groundwater,shark,mosquito,dengue,genetic modification,GM,I2O,NEPAD,WATCH,water in Africa,African Nations,irrigation,reservoir,wet t shirt, 01:02:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.02.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.02.21.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:13:45 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can we make the most of the wind? In this week's Naked Scientists, we find out how Humpback whales have inspired a new, more efficient design for turbine blades and stall-resistant aeroplane wings and how an inflatable wind generator flies like a... turbine blades,altitude,naked scientists,kitchen science,wind power, wind turbine, sustainable energy,renewable,antarctica,antarctic research,cancer genes,malaria vaccine,transporting vaccines,sugar glass,convection,science demonstration,wind experiment, 59:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.02.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.02.14.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:28:05 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We investigate the toilet habits of the animal kingdom this week as well as taking a pot shot at which way a dirty golf ball swings in mid air, answering whether warmer waters attract more sharks and if there's a genetic basis to intelligence. We als... naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,toilet paper,skin colour,black hole,elephant,shark,batteries,golf, 59:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.02.07/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.02.07.mp3 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:26:51 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could plastics be polluting your body? This week, we hear how hormone-mimicking chemicals leaching from plastics can cause coronaries, strokes and diabetes. Even the plastic mineral water bottle isn't safe - snails grown in them produce more offsprin... naked scientists,kitchen science,pollution,plastics,oestrogen,estrogen,hormones in water,fat head minnow,mineral water,is mineral water healthy?,mud snail,reproduction,sewage,sewage works,effluent,sand filter,clean water,plastic chemicals, 01:00:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.01.31/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.01.31.mp3 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:23:05 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The high-tech scanners that can home in on chemicals produced by cancers, how bats and dolphins share genes for echolocation and why barefoot runners have a smoother track record. Also this week, augment your reality: find out how new technologies ... naked scientists,kitchen science,augmented reality,virtual reality, nerve degradation, nerve damage, barefoot running, international space station, peppers ghost, illusion,heads up display, 01:00:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.01.24/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.01.24.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:44:37 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this explosive Naked Scientists, explore the science of explosions, looking at what happens when a landmine explodes and how to study shockwaves. Plus, how to make safer 'insensitive' munitions, and the 'ecology' of insurgency. Plus, how infecte... naked scientists,kitchen science,explosives,explosion,shockwave,science experiment,bang,bomb,insurgent,science of terrorism, 01:06:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.01.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.01.17.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:13:19 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can sea water keep roads frost-free? Why does the LHC need to be so cold? How does antifreeze work and what's the freezing point of beer? This week we run the risk of frostbite to tackle the coolest science questions as well as warming up in the hot ... naked scientists,kitchen science,ice,sea water, deicer,stem cells,fertility,testosterone,electricty,hot tub efficiency,cord blood,pets,do people look like their pets,science questions 59:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.01.10/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.01.10.mp3 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:23:54 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We open our ears to the science of sound and hearing this week with a look at the genetic causes of deafness and how a deaf person's brain decodes sign language. We also hear how auditory illusions can fool you into hearing things that aren't there a... naked scientists,kitchen science 52:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2010.01.05/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.01.05.mp3 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:50:18 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Thrusting space science into the audio dimension, this week the Naked Scientists unveil a new series for 2010 - Naked Astronomy. Hosted by Ben Valsler together with Cambridge space scientists Carolin Crawford, Andrew Pontzen, Dominic Ford and a host ... naked scientists,kitchen science 55:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.12.20/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.12.20.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:55:06 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In a festive mood, this week the Naked Scientists meet their meat and dissect Christmas Dinner, but not with a carving knife! We also hear how scientists are able to re-create the acoustics of long-gone churches and cathedrals to appreciate how ancie... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.12.13/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.12.13.mp3 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:23:04 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Where did the 2009 H1N1 swine influenza pandemic come from? This week we hear the evidence that this new 'flu may have escaped from a laboratory. We also explore rising rates of resistance to the antiviral drug Tamiflu, hear how 'flu vaccines are mad... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.12.06/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.12.06.mp3 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:10:01 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Join us to explore the virus behind Hepatitis C. We'lle be investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of this often masked but serious disease.... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:06:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.11.29/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.11.29.mp3 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:20:22 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How wide is the universe? What makes steak tough? Why does beetroot give me red urine? These tricky questions get stripped down in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show. We'll be hearing about the camouflaged plant that doesn't need the Sun,... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.11.22/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_09.11.22.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:39:04 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we head down under to explore the latest Australasian science - we'll discover the new, state-of-the-art facility where high-tech lasers and cameras breed the best plants; explore a new remedy for wine ruined by bush fires and find out why... grapes,temperature,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.11.15/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.11.15.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:08 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this week's Naked Scientists, we seek the start of the solar system. We'll be finding out how clouds of gas and dust can clump and diversify to become stars, asteroids and the planets we know so well. Plus, we find out what happens to sculpt the... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:04:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.11.08/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.11.08.mp3 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:40:30 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we investigate infertility and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). We find out how a new high resolution temperature monitor conceived in Cambridge can help couples get pregnant, and explore new ways to improve the success of fertility treatment... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:05:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.11.01/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.11.01b.mp3 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:30:53 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The most distant object ever discovered as well as the events of National Pathology week feature in this week's show as we take on your science questions! We investigate whysocks go missing in the wash, whether light from the sun is a continuou... naked scientists,kitchen science 26:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.10.29/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.10.29.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:14:30 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're showcasing a new bimonthly programme strand which we're making in collaboration with the folks at Diamond, the UK's Synchrotron Light Source. In this episode, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at ... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.10.25/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.10.25.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:51:49 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We explore the basis of brain diseases on this week's Naked Scientists. We find out what happens to the brain in Huntington's disease, discover the genes behind Alzheimers and a potential treatment for autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosi... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.10.18/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.10.18.mp3 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:13:35 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We reach for the skies on this week's Naked Scientists, with High Altitude Adventures. We find out how the body reacts to the low oxygen at high altitudes, and join Laura Soul testing the theories on a trek up to Everest base camp. Plus, we find ou... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:06:08 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.10.11/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.10.11.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:44:57 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The Nobel prizes feature on the Naked Scientists this week alongside a bumper crop of your science questions! We find out why water expands when it freezes, whether animals have regional accents, and how many rockets you would need to crash into the ... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.10.04/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.10.04.mp3 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:22:39 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we catch up with the latest from the front line of cancer research. Kat Arney reports from the National Cancer Research Institute's annual conference, we find out how proton therapy is promising for targeting tumours and look at the hormo... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.09.27/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.09.27.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:24:47 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We bring you the highlights from European Researchers Night 2009, which filled the Great North Museum with explosions, music and laughter. We meet Brainiac's Jon Tickle to discuss the physics of custard, find out why My Little Ponies belong in a mus... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.09.20/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.09.20.mp3 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:32:52 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Join us in a peek at the secret lives of birds. We find out just how a cuckoo convinces others to care for it's young, and the tragic outcome for the cuckoo chick when the rouse is discovered. We meet the clever corvids, capable of problem solving ... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.09.13/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.09.13.mp3 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:03:44 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out about bionic bodies. We discover whether it's possible to mend a broken heart with stem cells as well as investigate if soft nanobots could soon be delivering drugs around our bodies. We also bring you the highlights from this... broken heart,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:02:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.09.05/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.09.06.mp3 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:35:54 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're taking on the questions you've waited all summer to find the answers to. We find out whether humans can run faster on the moon than here on Earth, if tea tastes better in china cups, and if talking to plants can help them grow. Plus w... ants,statistics,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.08.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.08.30.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:50:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Diana and Meera select their favourite bits of Naked Science, including parajetting over the Himalayas, digging up Greek brothels and making the perfect cup of tea scientifically. Plus, Dr Hal blows up an ostrich egg and blasts a 'barking dog' down a... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.08.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.08.23.mp3 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:08:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Ben and Dave select their favourite bits of Naked Science: from taking an MRI of outer space to orange fireballs and chocolate teapots. We explore the boys' best Naked capers. Plus, we join Dr Hal for a gassy set of explosive experiments. ... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.08.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.08.16.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:47:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's big, it's blue, it's where life began and life certainly wouldn't be the same without it: yes, that's right, it's the sea. This week Helen Scales is taking the show underwater to explore her favourite realm. Among the marine menagerie she'll be... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.08.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.08.09.mp3 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Kat Arney has been through the archives and picked out her personal Naked highlights, including making experimental jelly, sneezing at computer screens, stabbing potatoes and Ben dancing (badly) in the studio. She looks back on advances i... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.08.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.08.02.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:59:57 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What happens if you urinate on an electric fence? We find out the answer to this and some of your other science questions on this week's Naked Scientists, including why chilli peppers are red, how does squinting help you see further and what's the b... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.07.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.07.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:04:21 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We dig deep into the science of rubbish, refuse, waste and recycling...... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.07.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.07.19.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:51:24 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The latest in the science of fertility, IVF and pregnancy... We find out how pre-implantation tests could improve the success of IVF and how stress during pregnancy affects foetal development. Plus, why knowledge is its own reward, how a jockey's po... womb,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/darwin-festival-09/show/2009.07.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Darwin_Festival_99.11.30. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:46:39 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Award winning Canadian hip hop artist Baba Brinkman brings us his Rap Guide to Evolution, an hour of clever, witty and scientifically accurate rhymes that will have you seeing Darwin from a whole new perspective. Baba explores the history and curren... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.07.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.07.12.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:15:03 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We seek the Science of Sight on this week's Naked Scientists, discovering how deep sea fish use clever bioluminescence and biological mirrors to cope with the darkness of the deep. We hear how our brains choose what sights to pay attention to, and w... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.07.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.07.05.mp3 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:38:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're taking on your science brainteasers! We find out why toothpaste ruins other flavours, whether humans have a mating season and why food goes in multicoloured, but comes out brown... Plus, fighting Fido's fleas with fungus,... fungus,naked scientists,kitchen science 54:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.06.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.06.28.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:07:38 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look into new ways of putting a tiger in your tank! We find out how pond life could help make eco-friendly biodiesel and how new types of batteries can power electric cars for further than ever before without running out of juice. Plu... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.06.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.06.21.mp3 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:36:34 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we dig into into the science of farming and food production. We find out how transgenic plants can help us dispense with the need for chemical pesticides and how giant greenhouses at the shoreline can be home to super-efficient farms of the... farming, sea water greenhouse, desalination, gm crops, genetic modification, dying flowers, naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.06.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.06.14.mp3 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:54:18 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show, we discover how storms create slow earthquakes and how a local star, betelgeuse, could explode very soon. We also hear of an accurate way to date pottery and explore the physics of helicopter seeds.... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.06.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.06.07.mp3 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:49:12 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we seek the science of Architecture. We find out how rapid prototyping technology could help us print out entire houses, and how natural light and ventilation could cut our energy bills. Plus, giggling gorillas tell us how laughter evol... Architecture, gorilla, laughter, evolution of laughter, rapid prototyping, concrete printer, chimp, houses, ventilation, green architecture, natural lighting, shutters, paper bridge, science radio, science podcast, naked scientist, kitchen science, 54:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.05.31/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.06.02.mp3 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:55:55 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does nature inspire technology and engineering? We find out how bamboo may make effective wind turbines, and how the material that makes up locust tendons could soon be in your shoes and electronics!... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:05:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.05.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.05.24.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 11:34:02 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Science gets under your skin on this week's Naked Scientists, where we find out how human skin colour evolved to make the best of our sunlight. We explain why albino people have no skin pigment at all and how to heal wounds without leaving scars. A... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.05.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.05.17.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 10:53:44 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We're open to your questions on the Naked Scientists this week, finding out how photosynthesis works underwater, exploring the sex lives of barnacles and discussing if rockets punch holes in the ozone layer. Plus, a viral cause of hypertension, how ... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.04.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.05.10.mp3 Mon, 11 May 2009 15:42:22 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're diving into the science of clean water, finding out why rivers and ponds are essential for wildlife, and how alien invaders are colonising our waterways. Plus, how a diet of glycerol makes yeast live longer, how microbes in mosquito... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.05.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.05.03.mp3 Tue, 5 May 2009 15:17:39 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this week's Naked Scientists, we explore the engineering and materials science that will give rise to the future of transport! We find out how jet engine parts grown as a single crystal of superalloy will make flights more efficient, and how clev... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.04.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.04.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:02:34 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this week's atmospheric Naked Scientists, we're putting the air that we breathe under the microscope. We find out how air quality is monitored, how new technology could help you plan the least polluted walk to work and why seaweed might be respons... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.05.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.04.19.mp3 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:12:53 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out how a giant parachute could help avoid satellite collisions, why the schizophrenic brain can't see a popular optical illusion and discover that all octopodes (or octopuses?) are poisonous! Plus, we take on your science questio... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.04.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.04.05.mp3 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:58:41 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This special Naked Scientists comes to you from the MTN Sciencentre in Cape Town, South Africa, with some of the highlights of SciFest Africa. Meera goes on safari to find out how the Born Free Foundation re-home mistreated lions while Chris tracks ... Rhionceros, conservation, South Africa, SciFest, Science Festival, Crisp Packet Fireworks, Naked Scientists Live, Coelacanth, tuberculosis, safari, cheetah, lion, born free foundation, Grahamstown, Sciencentre, 55:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.03.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.03.29.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:54:35 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we hark back to the days before NHS patient records and find out how illnesses in ancient Rome, Victorian London and 17th century Italy were treated. We also explore how the modern history of medicine is being recorded as it happens and how... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.03.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.03.22.mp3 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:54:59 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we'll strip computer science down to it's components and find out what we should expect to see in the next 5 years. We find out about the thinking behind artificial intelligence, what the future holds for Second Life and how neuroscience c... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.03.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.03.15.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:27:32 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Get festive with the Naked Scientists at the Cambridge Science Festival! We sniff out the sizzling science of our food, explore the workings of a mobile phone and hear the songs of the Cavendish Society for the first time since the 1930s. Plus, ins... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.03.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.03.08.mp3 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:47:46 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We get to the point of cutting edge Naked Science this week, answering your science questions and exploring the science of sword swallowing. We find out how the Amazon rainforest could become a carbon criminal, learn how to predict the extent of an ... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.03.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.03.01.mp3 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 18:02:52 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're seeking the science of laughter and music. We're speaking to comedian Robin Ince about how geneticists and astronomers can inspire stand up comedy, listening to the music of the world's first online science music festival, and geneti... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:00:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.02.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.02.22.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:18:58 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this week's stellar Naked Scientists we're staring out into space. We find out how technology developed to see inside your body can give a whole new dimension to pictures of deep space, we celebrate the launch of the International Year of Astrono... Space,astronomy,international year of astronomy,MRI,Martin Rees,dwarf galaxy,leo,meningitis vaccine,meningitis,peanut allergy treatment,primordial gas,dark matter halo,GALEX,galaxy formation,Sir David Attenborough,telescope,observatory, 56:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.02.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.02.15.mp3 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:59:48 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Happy Valentines Day! We may not be sending you a card, flowers or chocolates, but we love all our listeners. This week's show is all about the science of love and bonding, we'll be exploring the molecules that mediate monogamy, finding out how... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.02.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.02.08.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:20:01 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this weeks snow-bound Naked Scientists, we're taking on your science questions! We discover the caterpillar that tricks it's ant hosts into treating it like royalty, find out why fish get lost in acidic seas and why the gravitational pull of... naked scientists,kitchen science 55:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.02.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.02.01.mp3 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:40:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're studying the science of the seriously small - nanotechnology. We'll find out how tiny, flexible electronics could be implanted under the skin to restore lost sensation, and how tiny protein covered silicon "diving boards" can show us... naked scientists,kitchen science 55:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.01.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.01.25.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:21:45 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We get Smart on this week's Naked Scientists with the science of self-healing, self-sensing and self-cleaning materials. We hear how carbon fibre polymers could lead to self-healing spacecraft, why a titanium coating keeps windows clean and kills su... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.01.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.01.18.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:09:05 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is obesity in your genes? This week we find out how hormones, genetics and even your mother's diet contribute to your chances of becoming obese and succumbing to obesity-related diseases. We also take a look into the surgical way to lose weight fast ... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.01.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.01.11.mp3 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:48:25 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Happy New Year! For our first show of 2009, we take on your science questions. We find out how earthworms can get airborne, why people get cramp and why Dr Chris' hypnic jerk frightens people on the bus. We also listen to the flirtatious duet between... Earthworms,birds,kitchenscience,kitchen science, naked scientists,science, science podcast,science radio, 28:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.01.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.01.04.mp3 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:04:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists There's no Naked Scientists show this week, so why not try "Ask the Naked Scientists" - our weekly phone in show with Sue Marchant. This week, we answer qustions like why do we have Adam's Apples? Do other primates have them? When we find new species... naked scientists,kitchen science 25:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.12.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.12.28.mp3 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:19:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists There's no Naked Scientists Show this week, but we're proud to introduce a new series of podcasts, starring our own Diana O'Carroll: Naked Archaeology This episode features the tale of TB's earliest victims, the science of archaeology underwater a... naked scientists,kitchen science 03:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.12.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Science_Sprran_Floating_Balls_Xmas.divx Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:26:20 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Diana O'Carroll, Dave Ansell, The Naked Scientists Here is a taster of our new science experiment video podcast called Science from the Sporran. This features exciting kitchen science experiments for you to do at home performed by Dr Otherford and his inimitable hair. To find out more search for sci... sporran science,naked scientists,kitchen science,coanda effect, table tennis ball, ping pong ball. bernoulli blower 59:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.12.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.12.21.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:29:37 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We look back on the greatest science news of the year, discuss our top science facts and take on your festive questions in this festive edition of the Naked Scientists. We find out how scientists can recreate a picture as you're looking at it, just ... Light,memory,metal,bridge,mind,image,fMRI,seahorse,science,podcast,kitchen science,vortex cannon,candle,smoke ring,champagne,get drunk quicker, 01:01:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.12.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.12.14.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:26:25 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists New and Emerging diseases go under the microscope in this week's Naked Scientists, as we discover how new diseases arise, cross species barriers and spread throughout the population. We hear about the origins of HIV, the conditions that create hotsp... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.12.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.12.07.mp3 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:57:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The science of sight submits to the scrutiny of the Naked Scientists this week as we look at lens replacement surgery, the genetics of degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration, and find out whether gene therapy and stem cells can repair... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.11.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.11.30.mp3 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:46:20 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The Naked Scientists hit Hollywood for a special show all the way from California. We meet the cream of Californian scientists from the University of California at LA and at San Diego to find out why designing ocean-going robots is like giving birth;... Big bang,nanosensor,University of California,San Diego,Naked Cafe,Los Angeles,Population,population institute,global media awards, 55:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.11.23/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_08.11.23.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:38:21 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we hear how lasers might replace X-rays as a way to see inside the body, we delve into the genetic code of the extinct woolly mammoth and hear about a government competition to exploit the power of the web to help people to find public toil... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.11.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_08.11.16.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:36:37 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We dig into the world of archaeology this week to uncover what DNA is revealing about how humans domesticated plants and livestock. We also delve into the story of stonehenge and hear how scientists are using new isotope techniques to find out how it... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.11.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.11.09.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:22:35 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week's Pathological programme brings you a glimpse into the world of the pathologist. We attend a real autopsy to discover how a pathologist uncovers a cause of death, and hear how Cambridge scientists have found a new way to stop Multiple Scler... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.11.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.11.02.mp3 Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:28:57 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's been cold in the UK this week! So what better way to spend your time than to stay in the warm and find the answers to all of your nagging science questions... So if you've ever wondered how fireworks have so many pretty colours, why ... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.10.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.10.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:12:11 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Disco Psychology - the science of drinking and dancing feature in this week's Naked Scientists. We find out what your dance moves say about your genes and why drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes makes faces seem more attractive. Also, we discover... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.10.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.10.19.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:35:34 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Nuclear fusion is the power source inside the Sun - so can we copy the physics of the stars to generate energy here on Earth? This week, we find out how nuclear fusion works, and how to mimic a star on Earth...... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.10.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.10.12.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:13:41 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists New techniques to test for Down's Syndrome and oesophageal cancer feature in this week's Naked Scientists, along with the nanotechnology that may let you climb walls like spider man! We also take on your science questions and find out if it's possib... naked scientists,kitchen science 58:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.10.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.10.05.mp3 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:52:31 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We catch up with the latest on cancer this week including an update from the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Birmingham. We hear how computers are helping doctors to read mammograms, how researchers are re-programming the immune syst... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.09.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.09.28(1).mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:57:34 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, how to live longer and look younger with the science of ageing! We discover how repairing damage to DNA could prevent the diseases associated with old age, and find out how to keep your skin looking younger for longer. Also, doing just f... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.09.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.09.21.mp3 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:31:26 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Superbugs and hospital acquired infections go under the microscope on this weeks Naked Scientists. We find out why Clostridium difficile has become such a problem, how to keep bacteria away from surfaces and see if there's a vaccine for MRSA on the ... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.09.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.09.15.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:28:30 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists There's a bulging mailbag of science questions for the Naked Scientists this week, as we find out why we stop smelling smells, whether we can use viruses to kill cancer and why crisp and sweet packets make so much noise? Also, how unmanned spy-plane... kitchen science,science,naked scientists 56:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.09.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_Show_08.09.07.mp3 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:13:46 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The biggest science experiment in the world - The Large Hadron Collider at CERN, will start on September 10th. So this week we peer inside a proton and discover how the LHC works to help scientists in the search for antimatter and the elusive 'Higg... LHC,Large Hadron Collider,atom,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.08.31/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.08.31.mp3 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:57:34 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Before Chris and Co get back for the start of the new series, Ben and Diana dive deep into the science of the sea. We find out why cold water corals can act as a climate calendar, how fish feminised by human female hormones have a surprising effect ... kitchen science,coral,hormone,chocolate,climate,science,climate change,naked scientists,chocolate teapot,marine science,cold water coral,TRACES,feminised fish,contraceptive hormones,penguin spotting,African penguin,garden pond,trawling,overfishing,oceanic 58:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.08.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.08.17.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:50:39 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The hunt for Bigfoot, how a beer or two can boost attractiveness and the brain basis of imagination go under the lens this week when Ben and Diana also meet the chemist-turned-rapper behind the contraceptive pill and the "Superheroes of Science" a co... chemistry,science,sound,music,naked scientists,kitchen science,superheroes of science,science music,album,songs,bigfoot,monster hunters,science concept album,baseball,sweet spot,center of percussion,Djerassi,contraceptive,imagination,beer goggles,alcohol 56:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.08.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.08.10.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:35:49 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Diana and Ben take the bridge this week for a journey around the world and out into space, with a selection of the best science from the Naked Scientists worldwide travels. We find out how planets form from stardust in just tens on millions of years... planets,alien,conference,naked scientists,kitchen science, science questions, planetary formation,exoplanets, planet hunting, winks, wobbles, blips,James Webb, Space Telescope,ExoMars,Manned Mars Missions,Space,Olympic kitchen,food at the olympics, 59:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.08.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.08.03.mp3 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:50:42 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Science on the River - A Punt Down the Cam. The river Cam runs through Cambridge, past the colleges that have been home to influential scientists for hundreds of years. This week, we drift down the river, picking up key scientists as we go. We dis... naked scientists,kitchen science 57:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.07.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.27.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:35:18 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's an Extravaganza of Questions and Answers on the Naked Scientists this week as we take on your questions, including whether dogs can sniff out a seizure, what is fire made of, and how do glow in the dark objects work? Also, we hear what an artif... bumblebee,pig,science,naked scientists,kitchen science 55:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.07.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.07.20.mp3 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:36:03 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Drug Discovery: On this week's Naked Scientists, drug development goes under the microscope as we explore two new ways to find the treatments of tomorrow. We find out why size is important when it comes to chemicals that can kill superbugs, and how ... drug,dna,naked scientists,kitchen science,Drug discovery,novel drugs,chemistry,x-ray crystallography,cancer,new chemicals,drug testing,polyketides,science talk,science radio,science podcast,bacteria,drug resistance,resistant,MRSA,new molecules,treatments, 59:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.07.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.07.13.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:37:58 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We're going for gold on this week's Olympian Naked Scientists, by discovering the sporty science of performance enhancement. We find out how drugs can help boost an athlete's performance, and how the testing labs are hot on their heels! We also exp... science,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.07.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.07.06.mp3 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:27:38 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Give yourself the time to listen to this week's Naked Scientists Show, where we find out about the Body Clock! We discover the constant chemical cascade that keeps your clock in check, and how not seeing the sun leads to S.A.D. We probe the plant c... circadian,body clock,naked scientist,kitchen science,dreams,plant clock,rhythm,calendar,alarm,sleep,wake,lark,owl,time,imagination,cuttlefish eggs,Seasonal Affective Disorder,SAD,S.A.D,depression,winter blues,stradivarius,jet lag,flame,condensation,candle 54:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.06.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.06.29.mp3 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:22:18 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's 150 years since Darwin's theory of Evolution was presented to the Linnean Society, and so we've Naturally Selected the Science of Evolution! We find out why scientists have revisited a textbook example of natural selection in action, find out w... 56:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.06.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.06.22.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:15:07 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Mirrors, Magnets and Meteorites make an appearance in this week's Naked Scientists Question and Answer Show. We find out how the immune system could be convinced to fight skin cancer, how future MRI scans could be in colour, and why easy-clean compu... naked scientists,kitchen science 56:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.06.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.06.15.mp3 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:07:21 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Get Red Hot and Dirty with the Naked Scientists as we explore the science of volcanoes. We discover how the heat from hot rocks can be used to work out what gases are emerging, how likely a volcano is to erupt and whether it will go with a bang or a ... lava,volcano,fire,science,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.06.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.06.08.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:30:17 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Ancient Greece is on the naked scientists' menu this week as we travel back in time to 1200 BC to discover how modern science and a 3000 year old poem have solved an ancient riddle. A team of classicists, geologists and archaeologists claim to have f... kitchen science,continental plate,EPIC,continental,earthquake,NASA,blind,mountain,bat,LED,naked scientists 56:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.06.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.06.01.mp3 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:30:31 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Footballs in space, mind-controlled machines and long-lasting bubbles join your questions on this week's Naked Scientists Question and Answer show. We discover the feminine side of prostate cancer and the robot that can walk up walls, and also hear h... science,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.05.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.05.25.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 15:19:45 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Hours before NASA's phoenix mission was due to land on Mars, the Naked Scientists took our own tour of the Martian landscape. We discuss how looking in valleys could tell us what shaped the Martian surface, and how probing Martian mud could reveal s... car,hubble space telescope,mars,hubble,meteorite,asteroid,NASA,telescope,dinosaur,sand,LED,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.05.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.05.18.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 17:19:13 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Come with us on a tour of your body to discover how the bacteria that live on and in you play an important role! Bad breath bacteria, good gut bugs and the ones that escape through the other end all make an appearance, as we find out how bacter... kitchen science,probiotics,probiotic,asthma,sneeze,robot,whale,naked scientists 01:04:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.05.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.05.11.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:34:12 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Using nature's own tricks, we find out how to avoid mosquito bites, grow more crops and keep the weeds away in this week's Naked Scientists. We find out why mosquitoes prefer some people to others, and how to use pheromones to turn an insect's sex-d... mosquito,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.05.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.05.04.mp3 Tue, 6 May 2008 15:23:15 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 of... kangaroo,trap,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.27.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:44:16 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ... spark,continental plate,continental,meteorite,diamond,laser,science,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.20.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:14:38 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ... car,electricity,plaster,fire,radio,leaf,recycle,trap,australia,global warming,voice,carbon,flu,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.04.13.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:12:49 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... 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, 56:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.04.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.06.04.mp3 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:30:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... 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, 58:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.30.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:32:51 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ... car,food,chemistry,plankton,education,genome,magnetic,journal,magnetic field,bacteria,magnet,satellite,PET,risk,drug,tin,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.16.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:57:48 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 Sc... 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, 59:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.09.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:01:09 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 caterpi... kitchen science,science,naked scientists 58:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.03.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.03.02.mp3 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:39:14 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... music,emotion,voice,impact,sound,bone,evolution,play,love,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_podcast_08.02.24.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:52:08 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 o... 55:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.02.17.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:02:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... 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, 56:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.02.10.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:58:27 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 coul... asteroid,moon,science,naked scientists,kitchen science,eels,electric eels,science questions,factoids,science radio,experiments,electricity,hunger,anorexia,ocean exploration,biomechanical energy harvesting, 58:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.02.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.02.03.mp3 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:03:02 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 f... 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, 56:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.27.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:02:25 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 c... 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, 57:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.20.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:00:08 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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! A... basalt,car,flood,fruit,plankton,silica,limestone,calcium carbonate,lava,methane,worm,trap,climate change,carbon dioxide,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.13.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:05:21 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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, ... 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, 59:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2008.01.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_08.01.06.mp3 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:01:03 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... chemistry,addiction,neuron,science,diet,drugs,naked scientists,kitchen science,new years resolution,quitting smoking,nicotine,science experiment,balloon science,Rising stars,hippocampus,pollution and IQ,smoking,smoking cessation,drug addiction,caffeine, 45:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.01.01.mp3 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:41:58 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Happy New Year! We celebrate the arrival of 2008 with a second special edition of our new podcast, Ask The Naked Scientists, followed by a 25 minute round up of the top climate change stories featured on the Naked Scientists over the last 12 months.... naked scientists, climate change, ask the naked scientists, science questions, global warming. 24:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_07.12.26.mp3 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:43:53 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Happy Christmas! To keep you entertained while we're off tucking into Turkey, this week and next we've got special editions of a new series of programmes we're launching in 2008 called Ask The Naked Scientists, our new live interactive science radio ... 177 57:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.12.16.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:18:22 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down 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 learni... Naked Scientists, Why does toast land butter side down, Kitchen Science, Christmas Special, Christmas Card, Brussel Sprouts, Snowflakes 57:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.12.09.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:59:13 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ju... 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, 01:00:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.12.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.12.02.mp3 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:40:27 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ... 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, 58:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.11.25.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:08:22 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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. Pl... HIV,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_scientists_show_07.11.18.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:49:51 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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, ... hemisphere,reserve,meteorite,astronomy,telescope,australia,galaxy,stress,mountain,space,orbit,gravity,school,radiation,tin,universe,salt,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.11.11.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:59:45 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 he... mould,silica,science,naked scientists,kitchen science,microwaves,microwave oven,retina,stem cells,retina repair,grape microwave,grape sparks,DARPA Urban challenge,robot cars,OMG particles,obesity,sleep,obesity and sleep,hot tea,tea cooling, 57:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.11.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.11.04.mp3 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:01:38 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists, we're probing the origins of man and pursuing the spread of humans around the world. We find out how to date a hobbit, discover how an enormous flood formed the English Channel, and examine the evidence for when anc... flint,dam,spark,kitchen science,modern humans,hominid,lake,storm,ear,evolution,naked scientists 58:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.28.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:05:58 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 re... Stem cells,cloning,embryonic,science radio,science chat,kitchen science,naked scientists,naked science,genetics,bananas,science news,johnny ball,stemness,leukaemia,dolly the sheep,clone,soap,shoal cohesion,Josh award,Manchester science festival,leukemia, 57:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.21.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:42:11 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we delve inside atoms to find out what matter is made of, and how smashing them together can tell us about the birth of the universe. We learn about quarks, antimatter and the 'god particle' and discover that scientists are actually tryin... quark,diamond,polymer,proton,smoking,universe,big bang,x-ray,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.14.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:16:44 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 inspi... car,bubble,naked scientists,kitchen science,microwave oven,Radiation,SAD,Seasonal Affective Disorder,compass,navigation,lapdancer,penguin,light box therapy,contraceptive pill,Macaw,Heartbeats,magnetic field, 58:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.10.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.10.07.mp3 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:26:02 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... car,alcohol,yeast,wine,surprise,carbon dioxide,naked scientists,kitchen science,beer,brewing,chilli,painkiller,pain relief, 57:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.30.mp3 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11:13:36 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 futur... bioplastic,car,dam,lcd,biodegradable,butterfly,titanium,interface,honey,recycle,wing,implant,titan,polymer,petrol,art,egg,plastic,naked scientists,kitchen science,materials,teflon,non-stick,surface science,cancer,ceramic bone,medical materials, implants, 58:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.23/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.23.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:13:33 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... robot,intelligence,emotion,dream,vision,art,impact,naked scientists,kitchen science,electromagnet,hellfire,missile,war robot,predator robot,battlefield robot,artificial intelligence,AI,I Robot,robot cleaner,Curious George,evolution,experiment,Noel Sharkey 57:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.16.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:34:53 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ... naked scientists,kitchen science, football physics,cancer,BA Festival,the-BA,Science Festival,psychology,colourdome,viruses,plague,special needs music,commuter,London bomb,York,chocolate,addiction,chocolate addiction,health benefits of chocolate, 57:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.09.mp3 Sun, 9 Sep 2007 21:29:58 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... naked scientists,kitchen science,science radio,breastfeeding,smoking,nicotine,tobacco,smoking and breastfeeding,eco-car,environmentally friendly race car,hemp car,glowing fish,beard growth,hair growth, 58:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.09.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.09.02.mp3 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 17:25:01 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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, eavesdrop... climate change,naked scientists,kitchen science,science radio,science phone in,science question,chimera,human animal hybrids,plants,urine,garden,lab-on-a-chip,melons,cool beer,beach,cooling,out of body experience,wine glass music,temperature, 55:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.08.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:16:55 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look back at more of the very best bits of Naked Science. We find out why scientists are swollen with success after discovering spider venom with Viagra-like properties, We meet a cow that produces skimmed milk straight from the udder, ... naked scientists,kitchen science, ozone hole,experiments,beer belly bullet,sticky rice,intelligent birds,skimmed milk from the cow,Joel Veitch,menthol,ozone layer,antarctica,Whoopie cushion,acoustics, 56:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.08.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.19.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:14:44 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look back at some of the juiciest bits of Naked Science from the last series. We find out how an iPod became an iRod to conduct lightning, discover an electrifying bikini and find out why teenagers feel so misunderstood, not that they'... naked scientists,kitchen science,best of,ipod,irod,lightning,accents,bass clarinet,meera,valsler,oven shelf gong,teenagers,teenage brain,GABA,Solar power,bikini,solar powered bikini,iDrink,pain,anethesia, 57:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.08.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.12.mp3 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:52:12 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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, despite the thr... naked scientists,kitchen science,fish stocks,overfishing,cakes,the simpsons,Al Jean,science in the simpsons,colour changing bubble bath,perseids,extinct dolphin,Yangtze river dolphin,science podcast,healthy heart rate,magnet on a tv,mr matey,doc topus, 01:00:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.08.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.08.05.mp3 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:49:56 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 sco... cone snail,ricin,castor bean,platelet,venom,jellyfish,snail,toxin,spider,receptor,poison,toxic,insect,naked scientists,kitchen science,venom,snake bite,nettles,stinging nettles,nettle tea,cancer,funnel web,pesticides,natural pesticide,cone shell,reef, 58:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.29.mp3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:25:55 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... naked scientists,kitchen science,astronaut,synaesthesia,nerve gas antidote,goats,pollution and heart disease,causes of heart disease,diabetes,transplant,insulin,science podcast,science radio,making a lens, 01:01:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.22.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:41:19 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... naked scientists,kitchen science,Everest,freediving,Extreme,Antarctica,science radio,Xtreme Everest,Fighter pilots,G Forces,Gecko glue,Diabetes gene,Climate Change,Larsen,Exercise,weight loss,experiment 59:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.15.mp3 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:47:03 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 fructo... petrol,naked scientists,kitchen science,sustainable fuel,hydrogen,DMF,biomass,energy,sustainability,phone chargers,bio diesel,biodiesel,vegetable oil,cancer,tumour,penguin,iPod lightning,carbon neutral fuel, 58:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.08-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.08.mp3 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:33:55 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week news that men talk as much as women, cosmetics from jellyfish, songbirds "greatest-tits", a breathtaking asthma breakthrough and a gene-screen for bowel cancer. We also uncover the cause of contagious yawns, probe the brain basis of epileps... autistic spectrum,epilepsy,autistic,jellyfish,autism,yawn,asthma,bowel,spectrum,learning,naked scientists,kitchen science,bipolar disorder, manic depression,bowel cancer,asthma,cancer gene,mucin,contagious yawn,muesli,raisins,mania,out of body experience, 59:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.07.01-2/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.07.01.mp3 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:20:30 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, playing bingo on an inflatable space station, a new way to attack the cause of Alzheimer's and mending a broken heart with stem cells. Also, using bananas to speed up fruit ripening, leeches out of water and chemical tricks to stop smokin... scientists,naked scientists,kitchen science,science podcast,inflatable,space station,leeches,the sun,astrophysics,solar surface,bananas,fruit ripening,smoking cessation,smoking vaccine,nicotine,anti-aging,cosmoceutical,wellcome collection, 57:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.06.24-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.06.24.mp3 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:02:27 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week a rabies-based Trojan Horse that smuggles drugs across the blood-brain barrier, why first-borns are brighter, progress with Parkinson's and a lunar telescope more powerful than Hubble. Plus in this week's ARMAGEDDON-focused show we look at ... arsenic,continental plate,earthquake,volcano,natural gas,continental,meteorite,dinosaur,naked scientists,kitchen science,extinction,lava,armageddon,Hubble,rabies,brain,virus,parkinsons,contamination,Joel Veitch,rathergood,science podcast,plate tectonics, 57:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.06.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.06.17.mp3 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:49:11 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Under the microscope this week, the science of forensics. We find out how scientists have exploded the myth about old aged whales thanks to a piece of shrapnel, about a new rice-based vaccine for cholera, and 'whey' to go, how scientists have made ed... crime,naked scientists,kitchen science,forensics,criminal,torso in the thames,ballistics,forgery,hair analysis,science podcast,fat,bullet,rifle,whale,bomb lance,cholera,rice,biodegradeable packaging, 55:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.06.10-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.06.10.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:47:32 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, why some people have green blood, how radiation-hungry fungi will feed astronauts of the future, and how a cider a day keeps the doctor at bay. We discuss corrupt chemists, what happens when galaxies collide, how Beaujolais benefits your b... naked scientists,kitchen science,green blood,Mars,fungi,astronaut,cider,antioxidant,china,execution,Atkins,diet,hormone,wine,bacteria,bad breath,rainbow,oil,interference,black hole,galaxy,space,science radio,science podcast,iron,fortified with iron, 57:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.06.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/naked_scientists_show_07.06.03.mp3 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 16:03:39 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, will a hot mint still taste cold? Also how skimmed milk could come straight from the cow in future, and why we walk upright without dragging our knuckles. Nicky Clayton discusses clever birds that use cigarettes to fumigate their feathers... clay,colour vision,rainforest,monkey,leaf,habitat,conservation,intelligence,extinct,sleep,naked scientists,kitchen science,science radio,meerkat,meerkat manor,predator,ape,crow,jay,corvid,clever bird,society, 56:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_show_07.05.27.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2007 15:15:14 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 s... 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 59:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.05.20.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2007 17:04:46 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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... 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 55:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.05.13.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 16:06:55 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Dr Chris and Dr Helen explore the microscopic world, finding out why diarrhoea and projectile vomiting make cruise ships the perfect culture vessel for noroviruses, and asking why fungi are so important for great tasting chocolate. Also, ... fungi,symbiotic,rna,yeast,leaf,chlorine,ecosystem,virus,bacteria,naked scientists,kitchen science,toilet bacteria,kitchen bacteria, MRSA,E. coli,salmonella,C.diff,yeast,science podcast,probiotic,prebiotic,chocolate,marmite 55:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.05.06.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week Drs Chris, Dave and Phil find out how a venomous spider has got scientists swollen with excitement because it's bite has Viagra-like properties, how maggots are fighting off MRSA from ulcers, and NASA are testing their next generation teles... naked scientists,kitchen science,MRSA,spider,viagra,erection,tomato,cucumber,nanotechnology,microwave,explosion,moon landing,space,satellite,orbit,trees,water 53:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.04.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.04.29.mp3 Tue, 1 May 2007 16:59:44 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 ge... crime,genetic variation,probability,intelligence,genetic,male,naked scientists,kitchen science,jam,yorkshire,africa,peppered moth,evolution,population,genes,surname 53:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.04.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.04.22.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:32:16 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists an invitation to come and dive beneath the surface of the sea, to find out what is happening in the world's oceans. Your guides will be Marine Biologist Dr Annelise Hagan (University of Cambridge) and Ecology and Evo... symbiotic,coral,reef,habitat,algae,ecosystem,crop,toxic,satellite,dimension,global warming,naked scientists,kitchen science,science podcast,conservation,tsunami,bird flu, 52:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.04.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.04.15.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we look at new developments in the science of cancer with Fiona Watt and Andy Futreal, we will see how new gene technologies could be key to understanding cancer, and knowing the role of stem cells could be essential to find effective cures... stem cells,cancer therapy,dna sequencing,epidermis,leukaemia,melanoma,parkinson's disease,follicle,bone marrow,transplant,genome,electric slime,stem cell,fiona watt,andrew futreal,science podcast,naked scientists,kitchen science 55:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.04.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.04.01.mp3 Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the science of Heart Disease. Dr Niall Campbell joins us to explain what heart attacks are and how theyre treated, Dr Anthony Mathur discusses how stem cells might hold the key to mending a broken heart, and Ben Valsler vis... Heart Disease, Heart Attack, arteries, adrenaline, cardiac arrest, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, stem cells, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.25.mp3 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 b... 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 55:08 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.18.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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! Find out about the cool science of ice cream, the microscopic world of microbes,... national science and engineering week, making ice cream, ignobels, kuiper belt objects, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.11.mp3 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists 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 and how pollution is causing droughts, plus a healthy digest of your science questio... naked science questions and answers, contaminated petrol, gas sensors made from silicon diatoms or algae, ken sandhage, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 56:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.03.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.03.04.mp3 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we unwrap the secrets of ancient mummies from Peru with the help of London Universitys Lawrence Owens, find out where domestic animals and pets came from with Keith Dobney from the University of Durham, and in kitchen science Dave exp... animal domestication, peruvian mummies, ancient civilisations, archaeology, lawrence owens, keith dobney, helen scales, dave ansell, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 57:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.02.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.02.25.mp3 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Clean water is something that many of us take for granted, but Mark Booth describes how in many parts of the world dirty water can lead to life-threatening disease and parasitic infections. To talk about the current strategies in place to supply clea... parasitic infections, bilharzia, schistosomiasis, clean water supplies, gallium nitride uses, triboluminescence, helen scales, dave ansell, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 57:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.02.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.02.18.mp3 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Dr Chris and Dr Helen answer all your burning science questions, including why frost can form even when the air temperature is above zero, why hair looks darker when it is wet, why sunlight looks red through your eyelids, and whether cracking your kn... science question and answer, what causes frost, cracking knuckles and arthritis, artificial kidneys, chemistry world, sodium street lights, anna lacey, dave ansell, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 53:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.02.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.02.11.mp3 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down 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 how it works, Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell visit Sizewell B power station in Suffolk, and studio guest Ian Farnan discus... nuclear power, 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 55:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.02.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.02.04.mp3 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The science of pain is our hot topic this week. David Julius reveals the molecular mechanisms of pain and what a chilli pepper has in common with a tarantula, Geoff Woods describes the genetic mutations that lead to people not feeling pain at all, an... science of pain, dealing with pain, phantom limbs, science of colour, anna lacey, derek thorne, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.28.mp3 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we take a look at extreme environments and the organisms that live in them. Crispin Little talks about hydrothermal vents and the fastest fossilisation on the planet, Steve Scott explains why mining companies are interested in hydrothermal ... extremophiles, extreme organisms, hydrothermal vents, fossilisation, bacteria, mining, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 53:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.21.mp3 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Following this weeks crazy weather we have a look at Climate Change with Eric Wolff from the British Antarctic Survey, who will be talking about secrets about the climate locked away in ancient ice, Jon Gibbins from Imperial College tells us about ... 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 53:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.14.mp3 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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, ... 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 01:02:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.01.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_07.01.07.mp3 Tue, 9 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 th... 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 01:05:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.12.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.12.17.mp3 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the final show of 2006, Chris, Dave and 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, Colin Humphri... 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 01:01:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.12.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.12.10.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Shedding light on the deepest depths of the universe is Gerry Gilmore, who talks about the Big Bang and the mystery of dark matter. We also hear from Peter Muller and Giulio del Zanna about 3-D imaging of the surface of Mars and how solar flares cont... dark matter, surface of Mars, solar flares, northern lights, andromeda, meteorite craters, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 57:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.12.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.12.03.mp3 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down 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 do not run out of silk, what the universe is expanding into, what a flame looks like in space, and what happens when the brain is cut o... science question and answer, polonium 210, spider silk, flames in space, expanding universe, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.11.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.11.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science 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 Robert MacLaren and colleagues at University College London have discovered a way to encourage the gr... repairing retinal damage, repairing spinal cords, geoff raisman, robert maclaren, glaucoma, macular degeneration, paralysis, aerodynamics, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.11.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.11.19.mp3 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists As winter approaches, we take a trip down south to look at some of the cool research going on in Antarctica. Jane Francis talks about six-foot penguins and a time when Antarctica was warm and ice-free, Kate Hendry describes what it is like to work in... antarctica, melting ice sheets, living in antarctica, elephant seals, trees in antarctica, how hand warmers work, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 56:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.11.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.11.12.mp3 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the science of sound including the mathematics of music and the geometry of jazz with mathematicians Tim Gowers, from Cambridge University, and Robin Wilson from the Open University. We also get to the bottom of why helium makes ... mathematics of music, jazz and geometry, scales, musical notes, accents, forensic linguistics, why helium makes a voice go squeaky, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.11.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.11.05.mp3 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why scratch your head at science when Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat are here to answer all you questions?! In this weeks question and answer special, we discover why liquid washing tablets don't dissolve from the inside, why some genetic disease... science question and answer, why do men get ear and nostril hair, largest number of fireworks, is gravity constant, how sparklers work, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.10.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.10.29.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we take a look at some super cool science, as Tim Jackson describes how superconductors work, what they are, and how superconductors are helping astronomers get a clearer view of the universe. Also on the show, Ed Tarte discusses applicatio... superconductivity, cooling devices, brain activity, radioastrononomy, science graduate of the year, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 01:00:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.10.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.10.22.mp3 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Helping us tune into the science of sound this week is Bob Carlyon, who explains how we hear, how we can concentrate on one voice in a noisy room, and what it sounds like to have a cochlea implant. From the hard of hearing to the most finely tuned ea... how we hear, how do cochlea implants work, greater moustached bat, biggest whoopee cushion, how do we balance, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.10.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.10.15.mp3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Taking a look at the science of sight is consultant ophthalmologist Nick Sarkies, who will discuss eye diseases and how we can treat them, and Ron Douglas provides insight into colour vision and how the world appears though the eyes of animals. Stick... how we see, animal vision, macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, bouncing balls, colour vision, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 54:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.10.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.10.08.mp3 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Cancer biology goes under the microscope this week, as Gerard Evan talks about the causes of cancer and how cancer spreads around the body. Also on the show, and joining us live from the National Cancer Research Institute Conference, is Fran Balkwill... cancer biology, causes of cancer, cancer therapies, gerard evan, fran balkwill, why cancer kills, advances in cancer research, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 56:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.10.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.10.01.mp3 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Answering all your cosmic conundrums this week are Drs Chris, Dave and Phil who discuss why blood is red, the size of the ozone hole, how to make magnets, the best way to get rid of excess mucus, and sticking with the gooey theme, Adam Summers discu... science question and answer, why is blood red, tarantula silk, new horizons, kuiper belt objects, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 57:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.09.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.24.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Chemistry and lightning quick reactions are under discussion this week as Emma Schofield explains what a catalyst is, how catalytic converters work and how catalysts can help to clean up the atmosphere, and Fraser Armstrong discusses fuel cells, usin... catalysts, catalytic converters, fuel cells, hydrogen energy, platinum catalysts, amylase, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.09.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.17.mp3 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Explaining how science can help us dig up the past is Lawrence Owens, who uses teeth and bones to uncover the life and sometimes gruesome death of mummies in Peru and Bolivia, and Harriet Allen describes how the pollen record and layers of lake sedim... science of archaeology, peruvian mummies, reconstructing environments, pollen record, evolution of human societies, neanderthals in Gibraltar, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 59:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.09.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.10.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the hot seat this week is Beverley Glover, who will describe how flowers warm their nectar to entice passing pollinators, real life weatherman John Law discusses weather predictions and how to calculate temperature days in advance, and Marcel Viss... climate change, migrating birds, phenology, how flowers attract pollinators, methane, predicting the weather, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 54:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.09.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.03.mp3 Sun, 3 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The Naked Scientists are back to answer all your burning science questions. Dr Chris, Dave and Helen tackle hot flushes, why spiders love living in our houses, how many stars are in the Milky Way, and why cows in a field always face in the same direc... science question and answer, hot flushes, smart 1, lava lamps, kitchen science, naked scientists 57:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.08.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.08.06.mp3 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In our last show before the summer, Dr Chris, Dave and Derek answer all your questions on science, technology and medicine including why paintings fade in sunlight, why body hair grows at different rates, whether UV light poses a danger at the disco,... science question and answer, jupiter, giant red spot junior, steve miller, body hair length, kitchen science, naked scientists 56:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.07.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.07.30.mp3 Tue, 1 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists I predict a riot... or not. This week we're joined by crowd control experts Dr Clifford Stott, from Liverpool University, and Dr John Drury, from Sussex University, wholl be discussing why violence kicks off at football matches, how to spot a s... mosquitoes mating, crowd control, football hooliganism, riots, evacuation, psychology of crowd behaviour, kitchen science, naked scientists 58:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.07.23/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.07.23.mp3 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Marine biology and conservation specialist Dan Laffoley, from English Nature, and Chris Lynam, from the University of St Andrews join us to dissect the state of the worlds oceans and marine protected areas. From the conservation science institu... marine protected areas, jellyfish, marine conservation, marine reserves, sharks, fish, magdeburg sphere, sharks 3D, kitchen science, naked scientists 55:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.07.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.07.16.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Rutherford Appleton Laboratory astrophysicist Chris Davis joins us to shed light on the structure and workings of the sun and the newly-launched STEREO mission, Cambridge University engineer Jeffery Lewins talks nuclear, and Anna Nicolaou asks why do... nuclear energy, astrophysics, solar science, STEREO mission, rutherford appleton laboratory, chris davis, jeffrey lewins, anna nicolaou, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, kitchen science, naked scientists 55:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.07.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.07.09.mp3 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In honour of the annual hoards if bleary-eyed hayfever sufferers, we are joined by Carrock Sewell who describes how the immune system works, what causes allergic reactions and how we might be able to cure them, and Mark Booth discusses parasites, how... allergies, how the immune system works, cause of allergy, parasites, parasites suppress immune system, making ugali, matangini project, carrock sewell, mark booth, kitchen science, naked scientists 56:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.07.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.07.02.mp3 Wed, 5 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Breaking things down to the building blocks of life this week is Mark Ross, who discusses the evolution of sex chromosomes, genetics and genomes, Michael Traugott describes a novel way of using genetics to find out who is eating whom in underground f... genetics, evolution sex chromosomes, x linked diseases, soil food webs, soil ecosystems, extract DNA from kiwi fruit, mark ross, michael traugott, kitchen science, naked scientists 57:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.06.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.06.25.mp3 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Answering all your questions on science, technology and medicine this week are Drs Chris, Dave and Kat, who will be revealing why spicy foods make you sweat, the highest possible temperature, the cause of labyrinthitis and why tissues turn black afte... science question and answer, benjamin franklin, spicy foods make you sweat, highest possible temperature, labyrinthitis, killer whales, mark skousen, kitchen science, naked scientists 01:00:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.06.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.06.18.mp3 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Scratching the itch of curiosity this week is William Foster, who will be talking about the evolution of social insects and his quest for social beetles in Thailand, Claire Rind flies in the face of current car safety technologies by using knowledge ... evolution of social insects, car safety, locust collison avoidance, brownfield sites, buglife, national insect week, pitfall traps, william foster, ed turner, claire rind, matt shardlow, kitchen science, naked scientists 55:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.06.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.06.11.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we focus on the science of the very small - the microbial world of bacteria, viruses and fungi with Nottingham Universitys Liz Sockett and Cambridge Universitys Stacey Efstathiou and Ali Ashby. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Derek a... energy, power, oil formation, oil extraction, finding oil, fuel cells, make hydrogen, electro-kinetic road ramp, liquid nitrogen, nicky white, lynne macaskie, peter hughes, chris muirhead, kitchen science, naked scientists 56:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.06.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.06.04.mp3 Tue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Powering the generators for the show this week is Nicky White who describes how oil is formed, how we find and extract oil and how long oil supplies will last, Lynne Macaskie discusses how fuel cells can be run on hydrogen gas created by bacteria and... energy, power, oil formation, oil extraction, finding oil, how fuel cells work, making hydrogen, electro-kinetic road ramp, liquid nitrogen, nicky white, lynne macaskie, peter hughes, chris muirhead, kitchen science, naked scientists 55:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.05.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.05.28.mp3 Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Answering all your science questions this week are Chris, Kat and Dave, including why some people are so prone to static electric shocks, whether humans will exceed the speed of light, how pain killers know where the pain is, and why cows get sunburn... science question and answer, science of happiness, science of well-being, surface tension, matchstick boats, felicia huppert, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 57:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.05.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.05.21.mp3 Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Bringing music to our ears this week is Hugh Hunt who discusses the science of sound, how harmonics work and how to play music in a tea cup, Jez Wells describes the frontiers of music technology including recreating the sounds of a long lost cathedra... science of sound, music technology, harmonics, coventry cathedral, sound of a castrati, hugh hunt, jez wells, kitchen science, naked scientists 56:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.05.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.05.14.mp3 Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists As the ten-year ban on British beef is lifted, Tony Minson joins us to discuss what causes BSE, how it is spread and why it is such a problem, and with another example of how animal diseases pass to humans is Joanne Webster, who describes the life cy... BSE, british beef, cervical cancer vaccine, toxoplasmosis, prion disease, schizophrenia, tony minson, margaret stanley, joanne webster, derek thorne, kitchen science, internet radio, online science radio, chris smith, naked scientists 55:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2007.05.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.05.07.mp3 Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we return to the lost world of the dinosaurs. Cambridge University palaeontologists Leslie Noe and Matt Wilkinson discuss the origins, life and demise of the dinosaurs including how they mastered the power of flight. And are the rules about... dinosaurs, pterosaurs, evolution of flight, leslie noe, matt wilkinson, palaeontology, kitchen science, naked scientists 57:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.04.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.04.30.mp3 Tue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Brightening up the darker corners of your science knowledge this week are Chris, Phil and Kat, who look at colour-blindness in dogs, harnessing heat energy from the centre of the Earth, how glow in the dark motorbikes could save lives, and the erasab... science question and answer, colour blindness in dogs, geothermal energy, erasable tattoos, improving your memory, sex drugs dna, playing wine glasses, resonance, ron hale-evans, kitchen science, naked scientists 01:04:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.04.23/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.04.23.mp3 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Delving into the dark depths of science this week is Ron Douglas who describes the fascinating world of deep sea fish, bioluminescence and the sights from a deep sea sub, Jason Hall-Spencer talks about cold water corals and the threats posed by fishe... coral reefs, deep sea, deep sea fish vision, pollution coral reefs, giant squid, how submarines work, marine bioluminescence, fishing threatens coral, ron douglas, jason hall-spencer, david kline, kitchen science, naked scientists 01:00:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.04.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.04.09.mp3 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Bringing a ray of sunshine to the studio this week is Alex Hill from the London Met Office, who will be describing how meteorologists predict the weather on a daily basis, Tim Palmer reveals how understanding seasonal weather patterns can help scient... predicting weather, weather forecasting, weather and disease, oceans effect on climate, why is the sky blue, alex hill, tim palmer, emily shuckburgh, kitchen science, internet radio, naked scientists 55:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.04.02/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.04.02.mp3 Wed, 5 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Picking apart the inner workings of our brains this week are Irene Tracey, who discusses the neurological origin of pain and how we can reduce pain, Philip Shaw reveals why having a bigger brain does not make you more intelligent, Kathleen Taylor tal... origin of pain, reduce pain, what is pain, cortex and intelligence, brainwashing, avoid brainwashing, thought control, mixing fluids different densities, kathleen taylor, philip shaw, kitchen science, naked scientists 56:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.03.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.03.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Answering all your burning science, technology and medicine questions this week are Drs Chris, Dave and Phil, who will be looking at why purifying seawater is not the answer to water shortages, how 3D glasses work and whether a man on a meteor would ... science question and answer, 3D glasses, Venus Express, climate change, daniel scuka, diana liverman, kitchen science, naked scientists 57:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.03.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.03.19.mp3 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Conservation and saving species go under the spotlight this week as Henry Nicholls draws attention ot the plight of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his kind, David Aldridge discusses the problem of invasive species and how he is purging f... species conservation, invasive species, lonesome george, last giant tortoise, eradicating zebra mussels, cane toads, marine conservation, david aldridge, henry nicholls, rick shine, kitchen science, naked scientists 56:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.03.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.03.12.mp3 Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Time is very much the essence of this weeks show, as Russell Foster discusses the human body clock, where the body clock is and how it gives our bodies a daily rhythm, Karl-Arne Stokkan describes how reindeer body clocks adapt to twenty four ho... body clocks, circadian rhythms, time, plant circadian rhythms, reindeer, russell foster, karl-arne stokkan, alex webb, kitchen science, naked scientists 58:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.03.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.03.05.mp3 Wed, 8 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The recycling revolution and the whereabouts of our waste are hot topics this week as David Butler describes a new technique for recycling water, Rebecca Weymouth lifts the lid on what happens to our domestic waste, Peter Barham reveals why plastic i... recycling, water recycling, recycling plastic, new horizons pluto, adaptation to famine, making biodiesel, david butler, rebecca weymouth, peter barham, richard thompson, andrew prentice, kitchen science, naked scientists 58:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.02.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.02.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Picking apart some miniature morsels of science this week are David Carey, who provides the big picture on the world of nanotechnology, Donald Fitzmaurice describes how DNA may be used as scaffolding for the next generation of computer chips, we brea... nanotechnology, nanoparticles, making computer chips, moores law, how television works, cancer, T.rex ancestors, david carey, donald fitzmaurice, stephen webb, neal morgan, kitchen science, naked scientists 58:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2006.02.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.02.19.mp3 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000 - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Unlocking Natures medicine chest are doctors orders this week as Monique Simmonds reveals the research behind old herbal remedies, Tai-Ping Fan describes how Chinese medicine is being used for illnesses from gout to endometriosis, Jack Cu... herbal remedies, traditional chinese medicine, clinical trials breast cancer, plant medicine, genetically modified plants, monique simmonds, tai-ping fan, jack cuzick, peter austin, kitchen science, naked scientists