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 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:43:41 +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 flagship science show, includes the latest science news, interviews with top scientists, hands-on science experiments and answers to your science questions. Dr Chris Smith 54:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130523/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.05.23.mp3 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Are plants susceptible to jetlag? How do plants respond to insect attack? And a new breed of 30% higher-yielding super-cereal... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are plants susceptible to jetlag? How do plants respond to insect attack? And a new breed of 30% higher-yielding super-cereal...... Are plants susceptible to jetlag? How do plants respond to insect attack? And a new breed of 30% higher-yielding super-cereal... jetlag,insect,plants,plant,naked scientists,kitchen science 56:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130516/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.05.16.mp3 Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 How are weather forecasts made? Are they accurate, and if not why not? And how do we know when extreme weather is on the way? Also, what about on other planets and moons? To find out, we talk to the teams who study weather and climate patterns, both on Earth and elsewhere in the solar system. Plus, scientists discover the world's oldest water, signs that selfishness kickstarted agriculture, and why butterflies with more melanin fly further... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How are weather forecasts made? Are they accurate, and if not why not? And how do we know when extreme weather is on the way? Also, what about on other planets and moons? To find out, we talk to the teams who study weather and climate patterns, both ... How are weather forecasts made? Are they accurate, and if not why not? And how do we know when extreme weather is on the way? Also, what about on other planets and moons? To find out, we talk to the teams who study weather and climate patterns, both on Earth and elsewhere in the solar system. Plus, scientists discover the world's oldest water, signs that selfishness kickstarted agriculture, and why butterflies with more melanin fly further... naked scientists,weather, climate, extreme weather, atmospheric modelling, planetary weather, worlds oldest water, malaria, butterflies, agriculture 53:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130509/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.05.09.mp3 Wed, 8 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Under the microscope this week, where new flu viruses including influenza H7N9 come from, the threat from extensively resistant tuberculosis and how doctors keep tabs on how bugs are spreading and who they are infecting... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Under the microscope this week, where new flu viruses including influenza H7N9 come from, the threat from extensively resistant tuberculosis and how doctors keep tabs on how bugs are spreading and who they are infecting...... Under the microscope this week, where new flu viruses including influenza H7N9 come from, the threat from extensively resistant tuberculosis and how doctors keep tabs on how bugs are spreading and who they are infecting... germs,viruses,tb, bacteria, XDRTB, influenza, H7N9 53:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130502/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.05.02.mp3 Wed, 1 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 The conservation and restoration of great art once relied on only a good eye and talent with a paintbrush. Now though, scientists and art conservationists are working together to develop new techniques to preserve our cultural heritage. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The conservation and restoration of great art once relied on only a good eye and talent with a paintbrush. Now though, scientists and art conservationists are working together to develop new techniques to preserve our cultural heritage.... The conservation and restoration of great art once relied on only a good eye and talent with a paintbrush. Now though, scientists and art conservationists are working together to develop new techniques to preserve our cultural heritage. restoration,preserve,conservation,eye,scientists,scientist,naked scientists,kitchen science 53:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130425-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.04.25.mp3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000 What are legal highs, and how do scientists, doctors and law-makers keep up with new drugs entering the market? Plus, biofuels and why they cost the Earth, the cause of LED droop, a neutron star proves Einstein's theory of general relativity right, and E. coli programmed to pump out diesel. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What are legal highs, and how do scientists, doctors and law-makers keep up with new drugs entering the market? Plus, biofuels and why they cost the Earth, the cause of LED droop, a neutron star proves Einstein's theory of general relativity right, a... What are legal highs, and how do scientists, doctors and law-makers keep up with new drugs entering the market? Plus, biofuels and why they cost the Earth, the cause of LED droop, a neutron star proves Einstein's theory of general relativity right, and E. coli programmed to pump out diesel. legal highs, neuropharmacology, general relativity, biofuels, magin mushrooms 53:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130418/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.04.18.mp3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000 We visit the annual British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy conference to explore the latest in this exciting area of medicine... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We visit the annual British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy conference to explore the latest in this exciting area of medicine...... We visit the annual British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy conference to explore the latest in this exciting area of medicine... 387,therapy,gene,cells,cell,167,164,conference,medicine,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130411/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.04.11.mp3 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Fossilised dinosaur egg embryos, fish fats on 15,000 year old Japanese pots, who put the arsenic in the beer, and we tour the Malapa cave site where Australopithecus sediba was discovered... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Fossilised dinosaur egg embryos, fish fats on 15,000 year old Japanese pots, who put the arsenic in the beer, and we tour the Malapa cave site where Australopithecus sediba was discovered...... Fossilised dinosaur egg embryos, fish fats on 15,000 year old Japanese pots, who put the arsenic in the beer, and we tour the Malapa cave site where Australopithecus sediba was discovered... quack,antelope,giraffe,termite,cradle,coincidence,climbing,cav,duck,preservation,isolation,world war,rac,mapping,jaw,ape,review,magic,cave,threshold,reserve,football,cats,quantum,exploration,mapp,preserve,cow,lightning,lightn,continent,dimension,don,mot,l 58:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130404/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.04.04.mp3 Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 We take a tour of the two Australian precursors to the Square Kilometre Array - the Murchison Wide Field Array and the Australian SKA Pathfinder - to discover how big radio astronomy projects will see the universe in a new light. Plus, how understanding the physics of radio detectors helps us make better telescopes... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We take a tour of the two Australian precursors to the Square Kilometre Array - the Murchison Wide Field Array and the Australian SKA Pathfinder - to discover how big radio astronomy projects will see the universe in a new light. Plus, how understan... We take a tour of the two Australian precursors to the Square Kilometre Array - the Murchison Wide Field Array and the Australian SKA Pathfinder - to discover how big radio astronomy projects will see the universe in a new light. Plus, how understanding the physics of radio detectors helps us make better telescopes... help,see,SKA,square kilometre array, murchison 30:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130328/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.03.28.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000 The genetic basis of autism goes under the microscope in this special Easter edition of Naked Genetics, from Kat Arney. One per cent of UK children have autism, a complex range of disorders that can be challenging to understand and live with. But recent advances in genetics are shedding new light on the origins of the condition. Plus, we look at the genes underlying Specific Language Impairment, find out why cancer has the X factor, and meet a hopeless-sounding gene of the month. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The genetic basis of autism goes under the microscope in this special Easter edition of Naked Genetics, from Kat Arney. One per cent of UK children have autism, a complex range of disorders that can be challenging to understand and live with. But rec... The genetic basis of autism goes under the microscope in this special Easter edition of Naked Genetics, from Kat Arney. One per cent of UK children have autism, a complex range of disorders that can be challenging to understand and live with. But recent advances in genetics are shedding new light on the origins of the condition. Plus, we look at the genes underlying Specific Language Impairment, find out why cancer has the X factor, and meet a hopeless-sounding gene of the month. naked scientists, autism, genetics, naked genetics, aspergers, autism spectrum 58:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130321/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.03.21.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 What the future holds for digital data storage goes under the spotlight this week - how can we ensure that what we record today - on film, discs or up in the cloud - remains readable for years to come? Plus, news of what the Planck probe has revealed about the early Universe, giant squid, an update from the Mars Curiosity mission, eye implants and nanoparticles to track stem cells... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What the future holds for digital data storage goes under the spotlight this week - how can we ensure that what we record today - on film, discs or up in the cloud - remains readable for years to come? Plus, news of what the Planck probe has revealed... What the future holds for digital data storage goes under the spotlight this week - how can we ensure that what we record today - on film, discs or up in the cloud - remains readable for years to come? Plus, news of what the Planck probe has revealed about the early Universe, giant squid, an update from the Mars Curiosity mission, eye implants and nanoparticles to track stem cells... data storage,curiosity,implants,nanoparticles,nanoparticle,disc,implant,digital,storage,film,stem cells,mar,cloud,stem cell,cell,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130317/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.03.17_Science_Festival_Special.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Breasts, bazookas, bosons and bombs: The Naked Scientists take to the stage for the Cambridge Science Festival 2013. An explosive mix of fertile conversation and kitchen science... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Breasts, bazookas, bosons and bombs: The Naked Scientists take to the stage for the Cambridge Science Festival 2013. An explosive mix of fertile conversation and kitchen science...... Breasts, bazookas, bosons and bombs: The Naked Scientists take to the stage for the Cambridge Science Festival 2013. An explosive mix of fertile conversation and kitchen science... bazooka,conversation,bomb,festival,kitchen science,explosion,explosive,naked scientist,naked scientists 59:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130314/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.03.14.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 We celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the epidemiologist John Snow by looking at the historic and modern fight against Cholera. Also, news of what 4000 year old mummies are revealing about arterial disease, a novel antibiotic approach to battling bacteria, the Facebook app that turns likes into predictions about your personality and do animals practise dentistry...? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the epidemiologist John Snow by looking at the historic and modern fight against Cholera. Also, news of what 4000 year old mummies are revealing about arterial disease, a novel antibiotic approach to... We celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the epidemiologist John Snow by looking at the historic and modern fight against Cholera. Also, news of what 4000 year old mummies are revealing about arterial disease, a novel antibiotic approach to battling bacteria, the Facebook app that turns likes into predictions about your personality and do animals practise dentistry...? anniversary,snow,birth,fight,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130307-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.03.07.mp3 Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 How Internet searches can give clues to drug side-effects, the science of sink holes, flame-retardant DNA, brain stimulation for anorexia, and feeding the planet in future: why flies might hold the key to better food security... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How Internet searches can give clues to drug side-effects, the science of sink holes, flame-retardant DNA, brain stimulation for anorexia, and feeding the planet in future: why flies might hold the key to better food security...... How Internet searches can give clues to drug side-effects, the science of sink holes, flame-retardant DNA, brain stimulation for anorexia, and feeding the planet in future: why flies might hold the key to better food security... food security, flies, DNA flame retardent, annorexia, population, human excrement 59:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130228/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.02.28.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This week, research at the extremes: We find out how the new Halley VI station was engineered to withstand Antarctic conditions, and how scientists tackle some of the harshest environments on Earth to do groundbreaking research. In the news we discover a battery you can bend, share our thoughts on open access, find out how yeast can aid in the fight against tropical disease and hear how the ozone hole is closing... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, research at the extremes: We find out how the new Halley VI station was engineered to withstand Antarctic conditions, and how scientists tackle some of the harshest environments on Earth to do groundbreaking research. In the news we dis... This week, research at the extremes: We find out how the new Halley VI station was engineered to withstand Antarctic conditions, and how scientists tackle some of the harshest environments on Earth to do groundbreaking research. In the news we discover a battery you can bend, share our thoughts on open access, find out how yeast can aid in the fight against tropical disease and hear how the ozone hole is closing... tool,fight,scientists,scientist,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130221/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.02.21.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 New drugs for flu, bees read electrical fields, why moles are sensitive to seismic vibrations and how good is a sharks sense of smell...? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists New drugs for flu, bees read electrical fields, why moles are sensitive to seismic vibrations and how good is a sharks sense of smell...?... New drugs for flu, bees read electrical fields, why moles are sensitive to seismic vibrations and how good is a sharks sense of smell...? sense, mole, extraordinary, sight, hearing, shark, hammerhead, seismic vibrations, bees, electric fields 58:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130214/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.02.14.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Love is... neurochemistry? This week, we look at love from a scientific perspective. We go looking for love in the brain and explore the chemistry behind falling, and staying, in love! Plus, how ovaries become damaged with age, and the new virus strain with pandemic potential. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Love is... neurochemistry? This week, we look at love from a scientific perspective. We go looking for love in the brain and explore the chemistry behind falling, and staying, in love! Plus, how ovaries become damaged with age, and the new virus st... Love is... neurochemistry? This week, we look at love from a scientific perspective. We go looking for love in the brain and explore the chemistry behind falling, and staying, in love! Plus, how ovaries become damaged with age, and the new virus strain with pandemic potential. naked scientists,Love,neurochemistry,brain,chemistry,ovaries,genetics,oxytocin,dopamine,science news, 58:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130207/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.02.07.mp3 Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 We're analysing asteroids in this edition of the Naked Scientists, as Earth is due a very near miss next week! We'll also meet the asteroid miners - companies looking to go prospecting in outer space - to find out how to mine an asteroid. Plus, the new material that can generate electricity from the heat in your hand, and what will the Large Hadron Collider be looking for next... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We're analysing asteroids in this edition of the Naked Scientists, as Earth is due a very near miss next week! We'll also meet the asteroid miners - companies looking to go prospecting in outer space - to find out how to mine an asteroid. Plus, the... We're analysing asteroids in this edition of the Naked Scientists, as Earth is due a very near miss next week! We'll also meet the asteroid miners - companies looking to go prospecting in outer space - to find out how to mine an asteroid. Plus, the new material that can generate electricity from the heat in your hand, and what will the Large Hadron Collider be looking for next... LHC,Large Hadron Collider,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130131/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.01.31.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 How can science save the Tasmanian Devil? New research reveals why an infectious cancer that's spreading amongst the animals isn't attacked by the immune system. Plus, the quantum basis of smell, reading a fish's thoughts and are scientists on the verge of a cure for the common cold? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can science save the Tasmanian Devil? New research reveals why an infectious cancer that's spreading amongst the animals isn't attacked by the immune system. Plus, the quantum basis of smell, reading a fish's thoughts and are scientists on the ... How can science save the Tasmanian Devil? New research reveals why an infectious cancer that's spreading amongst the animals isn't attacked by the immune system. Plus, the quantum basis of smell, reading a fish's thoughts and are scientists on the verge of a cure for the common cold? epigenetic,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20130124/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.01.24.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:45:29 +0000 WE'RE BACK! And in this first episode of our new series, a sponge for soaking up oil slicks, how dung beetles navigate by starlight, the world's largest jelly, the rebound effect, how dogs came to be, why DNA is the data storage medium of tomorrow. Plus, a heads-up on transparent electronics, including a device that will superimpose a map of the road ahead onto your glasses... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists WE'RE BACK! And in this first episode of our new series, a sponge for soaking up oil slicks, how dung beetles navigate by starlight, the world's largest jelly, the rebound effect, how dogs came to be, why DNA is the data storage medium of tomorrow. P... WE'RE BACK! And in this first episode of our new series, a sponge for soaking up oil slicks, how dung beetles navigate by starlight, the world's largest jelly, the rebound effect, how dogs came to be, why DNA is the data storage medium of tomorrow. Plus, a heads-up on transparent electronics, including a device that will superimpose a map of the road ahead onto your glasses... transparent electronics, oil slicks, jelly, dog evolution, dna information storage 50:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121230/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Science_Night_Special_2012.12.30.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 As we gear up to launch a new series of the Naked Scientists, here's a taste of things to come with a recording of the second hour of the Naked Scientists 'Science Night' aired on BBC 5 Live, December 30th 2012. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists As we gear up to launch a new series of the Naked Scientists, here's a taste of things to come with a recording of the second hour of the Naked Scientists 'Science Night' aired on BBC 5 Live, December 30th 2012.... As we gear up to launch a new series of the Naked Scientists, here's a taste of things to come with a recording of the second hour of the Naked Scientists 'Science Night' aired on BBC 5 Live, December 30th 2012. naked scientists, microbiology, intestinal flora, microbiota, metagenomics 54:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121223/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.12.23.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Can a frozen body be shattered with a hammer, how can speedbumps diagnose appendictis and why are reindeers' noses red? For Christmas 2012 we talk to a host of scientists doing seasonal research, find out how Elite, the blockbuster computer game launched 30 years ago, is about to make a comeback, and answer your brain-busting science questions, including why chewing gum gets tougher the longer you chew it, and we do the experiment to discover whether James Bond really could freeze - then shatter - a baddie... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can a frozen body be shattered with a hammer, how can speedbumps diagnose appendictis and why are reindeers' noses red? For Christmas 2012 we talk to a host of scientists doing seasonal research, find out how Elite, the blockbuster computer game laun... Can a frozen body be shattered with a hammer, how can speedbumps diagnose appendictis and why are reindeers' noses red? For Christmas 2012 we talk to a host of scientists doing seasonal research, find out how Elite, the blockbuster computer game launched 30 years ago, is about to make a comeback, and answer your brain-busting science questions, including why chewing gum gets tougher the longer you chew it, and we do the experiment to discover whether James Bond really could freeze - then shatter - a baddie... shatter a frozen body, elite dangerous, speedbumps appendicitis, red nosed reindeers, dog smells clostridium difficle 59:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121216/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.12.16.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How does radio reach out of the studio? This week, we tune in explore the science and technology of broadcasting to find out how a voice hits the airwaves. We discover the difference between AM, FM and DAB, and use basic physics to build our own microphone. Plus, the 7000 year old cheese and the surprisingly simple solution to a box jellyfish sting. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does radio reach out of the studio? This week, we tune in explore the science and technology of broadcasting to find out how a voice hits the airwaves. We discover the difference between AM, FM and DAB, and use basic physics to build our own mi... How does radio reach out of the studio? This week, we tune in explore the science and technology of broadcasting to find out how a voice hits the airwaves. We discover the difference between AM, FM and DAB, and use basic physics to build our own microphone. Plus, the 7000 year old cheese and the surprisingly simple solution to a box jellyfish sting. luminosity,purity,centrifuge,adenoviru,filler,lectures,latency,andromeda,silicate,philippin,budget,kettle,MR,fizzy drink,haemoglobin,hawaii,reproduc,animal model,light year,magic,pig,cable,plates,injection,christma,christmas,horse,tropical,cod,fund,satell 57:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121209/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.12.09.mp3 Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Epigenetics controls the activity of genes inside cells and holds the key to new treatments for old diseases. We explore the impacts of epigenetics on embryonic development, cancer, and stem cell biology, and find out how epigenetic changes during pregnancy can even affect your grandchildren! Plus, why parenthood extends your lifespan, and the genetic recipe for the red blood cell. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Epigenetics controls the activity of genes inside cells and holds the key to new treatments for old diseases. We explore the impacts of epigenetics on embryonic development, cancer, and stem cell biology, and find out how epigenetic changes during p... Epigenetics controls the activity of genes inside cells and holds the key to new treatments for old diseases. We explore the impacts of epigenetics on embryonic development, cancer, and stem cell biology, and find out how epigenetic changes during pregnancy can even affect your grandchildren! Plus, why parenthood extends your lifespan, and the genetic recipe for the red blood cell. cancer,pregnancy,genome,genetic,development,red blood cell,epigenetic,stem cells,heart,gene expression,genes,leukaemia,adult stem cells,embryonic stem cell,marker,haemoglobin,tumour,dna sequence,genetics,naked scientist,cardiac, foetal,prenatal, methylati 59:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121202/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.12.02.mp3 Sun, 2 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How should we protect marine ecosystems? We examine the science behind Marine Protected Areas and find out how a new plan could protect the oceans around England. In the news, the sub-zero bacterial ecosystem surviving in an Antarctic lake and fibres inspired by slimy fish. Plus, will mixing spider and human DNA give us superpowers? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How should we protect marine ecosystems? We examine the science behind Marine Protected Areas and find out how a new plan could protect the oceans around England. In the news, the sub-zero bacterial ecosystem surviving in an Antarctic lake and fibr... How should we protect marine ecosystems? We examine the science behind Marine Protected Areas and find out how a new plan could protect the oceans around England. In the news, the sub-zero bacterial ecosystem surviving in an Antarctic lake and fibres inspired by slimy fish. Plus, will mixing spider and human DNA give us superpowers? Naked Scientists,protect,marine ecosystems,Marine Protected Areas,England,sub-zero,bacteria,ecosystem,Antarctic,hagfish,cancer,lake vida,spiderman,DNA,Norfolk Chalk Reef,Marine conservation zone,MCZ,marine biology,conservation,grand canyon,geology, 58:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121125/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.11.25.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 This week, join us on a tour of ISIS, the STFC's Neutron and Muon source. We find out how neutrons can probe the properties of materials, help to protect electronic circuits from failure and shed light on the action of antibiotics. Plus, in the news we hear how to print out perfect replacement cartilage. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, join us on a tour of ISIS, the STFC's Neutron and Muon source. We find out how neutrons can probe the properties of materials, help to protect electronic circuits from failure and shed light on the action of antibiotics. Plus, in the new... This week, join us on a tour of ISIS, the STFC's Neutron and Muon source. We find out how neutrons can probe the properties of materials, help to protect electronic circuits from failure and shed light on the action of antibiotics. Plus, in the news we hear how to print out perfect replacement cartilage. phenol,cyanide,vot,tungsten,marine reserve,well-being,desktop,flex,power plants,complementary,mist,charged particle,governments,electric field,rods,concrete,sponge,reserve,bbc,flexible,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,dimension,pop,blind,bubbles,bubbl,recept,wal 59:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121118/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.11.18.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Why does biro ink smell? How can you reset your tolerance to caffiene? Why can't my sat nav and my speedometer agree? We take on your science questions, as well as discover a lonely rogue planet and hear the DNA detective story that stopped an MRSA outbreak in its tracks. Plus, in our Question of the Week, we find out if menstrual cycles synchronise... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does biro ink smell? How can you reset your tolerance to caffiene? Why can't my sat nav and my speedometer agree? We take on your science questions, as well as discover a lonely rogue planet and hear the DNA detective story that stopped an MRS... Why does biro ink smell? How can you reset your tolerance to caffiene? Why can't my sat nav and my speedometer agree? We take on your science questions, as well as discover a lonely rogue planet and hear the DNA detective story that stopped an MRSA outbreak in its tracks. Plus, in our Question of the Week, we find out if menstrual cycles synchronise... social media,anti-freeze,polyethylene,hay fever,abroad,plaster,nausea,grapes,grape,melanin,row,roman,bbc,headache,habit,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,microb,surprise,cycl,theori,spin,TV,coat,ring,bal,count,positive,load,love,driv,house,blue,forc,safe,hole,cle 56:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121111/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.11.11.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Bed bug cases are on the rise after a 50 year absence from much of the Western world. But why now? We explore the genetics and bizarre biology of these parasitic pests. In the news, we examine the fungal disease killing Ash trees across Europe that may decimate up to 40% of British woodland... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Bed bug cases are on the rise after a 50 year absence from much of the Western world. But why now? We explore the genetics and bizarre biology of these parasitic pests. In the news, we examine the fungal disease killing Ash trees across Europe tha... Bed bug cases are on the rise after a 50 year absence from much of the Western world. But why now? We explore the genetics and bizarre biology of these parasitic pests. In the news, we examine the fungal disease killing Ash trees across Europe that may decimate up to 40% of British woodland... flint,cape town,spear,aerosol,phenotype,out of africa,itch,trauma,passive,plague,reproduc,row,roman,spawn,recovery,manufacture,cast,bbc,reflection,habit,wound,scatter,horse,joint,transparent,infrar,hom,harvest,spots,danger,sight,demand,distribution,cars,l 59:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121104/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.11.04.mp3 Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How does cancer spread? How can we target our immune system to take out tumours? This week we visit the National Cancer Research Institute's annual conference to explore the cutting edge of cancer research. We'll find out why cancers become resistant to chemotherapy, and how new research offers us a window to watch a cancer as it spreads. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does cancer spread? How can we target our immune system to take out tumours? This week we visit the National Cancer Research Institute's annual conference to explore the cutting edge of cancer research. We'll find out why cancers become resista... How does cancer spread? How can we target our immune system to take out tumours? This week we visit the National Cancer Research Institute's annual conference to explore the cutting edge of cancer research. We'll find out why cancers become resistant to chemotherapy, and how new research offers us a window to watch a cancer as it spreads. naked scientists,cancer,prostate,prostate specific antigen,screening,immune system,myeloid,antibodies,elephant,EPIC,genes,leukaemia,prostate cancer,chemotherapy,tumour,oncogene,lung cancer,cancerous,melanoma,metastasis,personalised medicine 58:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121028/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.10.28.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 It's not just pandas, great apes and big cats - ugly animals need our attention too. This week, we find out why some of nature's least attractive species are under threat and explore the arguments for conserving bacteria, fungi and even parasites! In the news we hear how to fix mitochondrial faults, discover a cocktail of bacteria that can see off C. diff and we find out how dung beetles are on the ball when it comes to keeping cool. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists It's not just pandas, great apes and big cats - ugly animals need our attention too. This week, we find out why some of nature's least attractive species are under threat and explore the arguments for conserving bacteria, fungi and even parasites! ... It's not just pandas, great apes and big cats - ugly animals need our attention too. This week, we find out why some of nature's least attractive species are under threat and explore the arguments for conserving bacteria, fungi and even parasites! In the news we hear how to fix mitochondrial faults, discover a cocktail of bacteria that can see off C. diff and we find out how dung beetles are on the ball when it comes to keeping cool. ape,speci,nature,naked scientists,bacteria,conservation,species,animals,animal,parasite,nature,mitochondrial, 59:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121021/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.10.21.mp3 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Are vegetables intelligent? Is Pi a "normal" number? Are humans the only picky eaters? We take on your science questions, including why women generally don't go bald and how fingers can feel cold even though they're warm to the touch. Plus, we're joined by Matt Parker, the Stand Up Mathematician, who takes on your mathematical brain teasers, and explains how a simple mathematical trick can let you predict the numbers on a barcode! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are vegetables intelligent? Is Pi a "normal" number? Are humans the only picky eaters? We take on your science questions, including why women generally don't go bald and how fingers can feel cold even though they're warm to the touch. Plus, we're ... Are vegetables intelligent? Is Pi a "normal" number? Are humans the only picky eaters? We take on your science questions, including why women generally don't go bald and how fingers can feel cold even though they're warm to the touch. Plus, we're joined by Matt Parker, the Stand Up Mathematician, who takes on your mathematical brain teasers, and explains how a simple mathematical trick can let you predict the numbers on a barcode! venus flytrap,colour,neuron,brain,moon,bald,cooking,maillard,taste,pain,neuropathic,nerve cell,odds,intelligence,allodynia,causalgia,statistic,universe,protein,meat,statistics,festival,plants,chemical,skin,proteins,opportunity,encryption,password, 59:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121014/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.10.14.mp3 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How do we tell where sounds are coming from? What does life sound like through a hearing aid? Can we cure tinnitus? We try to answer all these questions and more in our show on hearing. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do we tell where sounds are coming from? What does life sound like through a hearing aid? Can we cure tinnitus? We try to answer all these questions and more in our show on hearing.... How do we tell where sounds are coming from? What does life sound like through a hearing aid? Can we cure tinnitus? We try to answer all these questions and more in our show on hearing. tinnitus,hearing aid,aid,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20121007/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.10.07.mp3 Sat, 6 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000 The tricks your mind plays on you are up for analysis this week as we explore the science of taste including why noise diminishes food flavour aboard an aeroplane and how much affects your choice of wine. We also speak to a synaesthete who, quite literally, tastes the people he meets, and we probe the workings of the placebo effect. Plus, pain killers from black mamba venom, why teenagers take risks and the age old chestnut of why names are so hard to remember... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The tricks your mind plays on you are up for analysis this week as we explore the science of taste including why noise diminishes food flavour aboard an aeroplane and how much affects your choice of wine. We also speak to a synaesthete who, quite lit... The tricks your mind plays on you are up for analysis this week as we explore the science of taste including why noise diminishes food flavour aboard an aeroplane and how much affects your choice of wine. We also speak to a synaesthete who, quite literally, tastes the people he meets, and we probe the workings of the placebo effect. Plus, pain killers from black mamba venom, why teenagers take risks and the age old chestnut of why names are so hard to remember... synaesthesia, tricks of the mind, olfaction, taste, placebo effect. 59:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120930/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.09.30.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How can we stay sharp as a senior citizen? This week, we explore the different biological approaches to understanding healthy ageing, discover a protein that may prevents age-related nerve degeneration and find out how to preserve cognitive function as we age. Plus, why Eunuchs lived longer, and how to turn trousers into catalytic converters that filter polluted air! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can we stay sharp as a senior citizen? This week, we explore the different biological approaches to understanding healthy ageing, discover a protein that may prevents age-related nerve degeneration and find out how to preserve cognitive funct... How can we stay sharp as a senior citizen? This week, we explore the different biological approaches to understanding healthy ageing, discover a protein that may prevents age-related nerve degeneration and find out how to preserve cognitive function as we age. Plus, why Eunuchs lived longer, and how to turn trousers into catalytic converters that filter polluted air! sudoku,peer review,pre-cancerou,catalytic converter,national health,UN,well-being,axon,toothpaste,phenotype,cereal,man-made,testosterone,pollutant,clot,catalyst,tablet,bbc,bowel,wound,tea,grey,modell,filt,fund,protective,bubbles,min,bubbl,dat,spin,bond,ne 58:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120923/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.09.23.mp3 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Can spiders weave webs in microgravity? Can shampooing cause hair loss? How much brain do we use at once? Can a person survive on raw food alone? This week we're answering your science questions, plus news of the IgNobel prize for research into 'hairodynamics' and a way to wipe out bad memories... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can spiders weave webs in microgravity? Can shampooing cause hair loss? How much brain do we use at once? Can a person survive on raw food alone? This week we're answering your science questions, plus news of the IgNobel prize for research into 'hair... Can spiders weave webs in microgravity? Can shampooing cause hair loss? How much brain do we use at once? Can a person survive on raw food alone? This week we're answering your science questions, plus news of the IgNobel prize for research into 'hairodynamics' and a way to wipe out bad memories... drug,neuron,brain,memory,nerve cell,smoking,nicotine,spider,neuroscience,brain activity,microgravity,ig nobel,NASA,salt,kitchen science,cannabis,marijuana,electron microscope,drugs,farmer,spiders,cigarette,tobacco,badger, 59:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120916-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.09.16.mp3 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Would you set sail with a robotic skipper? This week, the World Robotic Sailing Championships grace the waters of Cardiff Bay, and we meet the teams to find out how this could lead to a sea change in robot science. Plus, we find out how robots are coming out of the factory and into the home, to care for the elderly and help children learn. In the news, stem cells restore hearing to deaf gerbils, facebook alters voting behaviour, and why a blue berry is the brightest thing in nature... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Would you set sail with a robotic skipper? This week, the World Robotic Sailing Championships grace the waters of Cardiff Bay, and we meet the teams to find out how this could lead to a sea change in robot science. Plus, we find out how robots a... Would you set sail with a robotic skipper? This week, the World Robotic Sailing Championships grace the waters of Cardiff Bay, and we meet the teams to find out how this could lead to a sea change in robot science. Plus, we find out how robots are coming out of the factory and into the home, to care for the elderly and help children learn. In the news, stem cells restore hearing to deaf gerbils, facebook alters voting behaviour, and why a blue berry is the brightest thing in nature... vote,pigmentation,cochlea,politic,deaf,inner ear,hydrothermal vent,embryonic stem cells,milky way,embryonic stem cell,shipp,mapping,recovery,robotics,robot,robotic sailing,naked scientists, 59:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120909/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.09.09.mp3 Sat, 8 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Will we find life in a lake trapped under 3 kilometres of ice? How can living above an abandoned mine cut your heating bills? What is the future for diet foods? This week, we bring you the best from the British Science Festival in Aberdeen. We also discuss the Higgs and antimatter, how plastics are affecting our health and how to recreate the colours of fossilised insects... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Will we find life in a lake trapped under 3 kilometres of ice? How can living above an abandoned mine cut your heating bills? What is the future for diet foods? This week, we bring you the best from the British Science Festival in Aberdeen. We also d... Will we find life in a lake trapped under 3 kilometres of ice? How can living above an abandoned mine cut your heating bills? What is the future for diet foods? This week, we bring you the best from the British Science Festival in Aberdeen. We also discuss the Higgs and antimatter, how plastics are affecting our health and how to recreate the colours of fossilised insects... lake ellsworth, antarctica, heat pump, dieting, weight loss, higgs boson, fossilised insects 59:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120902/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.09.02.mp3 Sat, 1 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How is data sent safely online, and how can we keep prying eyes away? This week we investigate the basis of cybersecurity, ask if chip and pin is safe and talk to a team of hackers who attempt to penetrate websites legitimately. We also reveal the dangers of wifi as we find out what your mobile phone is revealing about you. Plus the genetic basis of movement, a new form of flexible battery and, in our Question of the Week, how one telephone line can have multiple uses! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How is data sent safely online, and how can we keep prying eyes away? This week we investigate the basis of cybersecurity, ask if chip and pin is safe and talk to a team of hackers who attempt to penetrate websites legitimately. We also reveal the ... How is data sent safely online, and how can we keep prying eyes away? This week we investigate the basis of cybersecurity, ask if chip and pin is safe and talk to a team of hackers who attempt to penetrate websites legitimately. We also reveal the dangers of wifi as we find out what your mobile phone is revealing about you. Plus the genetic basis of movement, a new form of flexible battery and, in our Question of the Week, how one telephone line can have multiple uses! hacker,flexible,danger,online,safe,naked scientists,kitchen science 55:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120826/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.08.26.mp3 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:52:17 +0000 How nerve cells make decisions, how genes control behaviour, using light to interrogate neuronal circuits, anxiety attacks, deep brain stimulation to bust addiction, how the immune system can cause psychosis, the genetics of behavioural problems and hallucinogenic flashbacks: fact, or a mind playing tricks on you? This week we launch Naked Neuroscience, a new monthly podcast to open your mind... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science C. Smith How nerve cells make decisions, how genes control behaviour, using light to interrogate neuronal circuits, anxiety attacks, deep brain stimulation to bust addiction, how the immune system can cause psychosis, the genetics of behavioural problems a... How nerve cells make decisions, how genes control behaviour, using light to interrogate neuronal circuits, anxiety attacks, deep brain stimulation to bust addiction, how the immune system can cause psychosis, the genetics of behavioural problems and hallucinogenic flashbacks: fact, or a mind playing tricks on you? This week we launch Naked Neuroscience, a new monthly podcast to open your mind... naked neuroscience, brain, optogenetics, behaviour, addiction, dendrites 34:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120819/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.08.22.mp3 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Is hydrogen the fuel of our future? As fossil fuel reserves run out, this week we ask whether hydrogen can fill the energy void? We look at work to harness bacteria to transform everyday waste into biohydrogen, hear how scientists are planning to store this gas safely, take to the road in a hydrogen-powered car and investigate the workings of the fuel cells that run them... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is hydrogen the fuel of our future? As fossil fuel reserves run out, this week we ask whether hydrogen can fill the energy void? We look at work to harness bacteria to transform everyday waste into biohydrogen, hear how scientists are planning to sto... Is hydrogen the fuel of our future? As fossil fuel reserves run out, this week we ask whether hydrogen can fill the energy void? We look at work to harness bacteria to transform everyday waste into biohydrogen, hear how scientists are planning to store this gas safely, take to the road in a hydrogen-powered car and investigate the workings of the fuel cells that run them... economy,fossils,play,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120812/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.08.12.mp3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000 What happens if you're exposed to the vacuum of space? Is using a mobile phone on a flight safe? Which is more contagious - a cough or a sneeze? This week we answer your sticky science questions, such as what makes Jam set? And how does ironing work? Plus, we meet the very first lumberjacks, locate the dark matter in our locality and find out how a small electric pulse can stop a seizure in its tracks... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What happens if you're exposed to the vacuum of space? Is using a mobile phone on a flight safe? Which is more contagious - a cough or a sneeze? This week we answer your sticky science questions, such as what makes Jam set? And how does ironing work... What happens if you're exposed to the vacuum of space? Is using a mobile phone on a flight safe? Which is more contagious - a cough or a sneeze? This week we answer your sticky science questions, such as what makes Jam set? And how does ironing work? Plus, we meet the very first lumberjacks, locate the dark matter in our locality and find out how a small electric pulse can stop a seizure in its tracks... naked scientists,kitchen science,space,cooking,quantum,planet,mobile phone,aeroplane,epilepsy,neutron,saturn,star,sneeze,nose,vacuum,dark matter,NASA,storm,thunderstorm,photon,relativity,black hole,UV,chlorophyll,cats,higgs boson,raindrop,tuberculosis, 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120805/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.08.05.mp3 Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:22:25 +0000 Publishing early in recognition of the arrival on the red planet of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity Rover, this week we talk to members of the mission team, revisit some previous successful planetary explorations and hear how UK engineers have made it possible for Rovers to think for themselves. Plus, news of why planets orbit in a plane and whether elephants purr, or just hum... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Publishing early in recognition of the arrival on the red planet of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity Rover, this week we talk to members of the mission team, revisit some previous successful planetary explorations and hear how UK engin... Publishing early in recognition of the arrival on the red planet of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity Rover, this week we talk to members of the mission team, revisit some previous successful planetary explorations and hear how UK engineers have made it possible for Rovers to think for themselves. Plus, news of why planets orbit in a plane and whether elephants purr, or just hum... ROV,hear,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120729/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.07.29.mp3 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How can science, technology and engineering aid the world's elite athletes? In this special edition of the Naked Scientists, we discover how physiology, psychology and technology help get us across the finish line. We'll be exploring the biochemical tests that can improve training, and Meera gets put through her paces on a treadmill! We also hear from Gold Medal winner Steve Redgrave and current Team GB competitors about the impact of science on their performance. Plus, how Formula One technology can make better bicycles, and why can technology can get so good, it has to be banned from competition... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can science, technology and engineering aid the world's elite athletes? In this special edition of the Naked Scientists, we discover how physiology, psychology and technology help get us across the finish line. We'll be exploring the biochemica... How can science, technology and engineering aid the world's elite athletes? In this special edition of the Naked Scientists, we discover how physiology, psychology and technology help get us across the finish line. We'll be exploring the biochemical tests that can improve training, and Meera gets put through her paces on a treadmill! We also hear from Gold Medal winner Steve Redgrave and current Team GB competitors about the impact of science on their performance. Plus, how Formula One technology can make better bicycles, and why can technology can get so good, it has to be banned from competition... naked scientists,sport,mclaren,formula 1,exercise,psychology,aerodynamics,engineering,F1,technology,bikes,hydration,tour de france,endurance,breath,body,muscle,lactic acid,olympic,london 2012,sport,lactate,swimsuit,sensor network, 59:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120722/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.07.22.mp3 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000 From the first flight to supersonic air-travel was achieved in under 50 years. To discover what made it all possible we look at the advances in technology, engineering and materials that were needed, and the social and political pressures that drove the field forward since the first tentative steps toward take-off in the 1870s... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists From the first flight to supersonic air-travel was achieved in under 50 years. To discover what made it all possible we look at the advances in technology, engineering and materials that were needed, and the social and political pressures that drove ... From the first flight to supersonic air-travel was achieved in under 50 years. To discover what made it all possible we look at the advances in technology, engineering and materials that were needed, and the social and political pressures that drove the field forward since the first tentative steps toward take-off in the 1870s... pressure,flight,supersonic,naked scientists,kitchen scienceflight,history of science,materials science,alloy,rolls royce,jet engine,jet turbine,jet,fight,spitfire,aircraft,aeroplane,physics,coanda,boeing,RAF,world war,supersonic,engineering,materials, 59:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120715/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.07.15.mp3 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Should we blow up objects on a collision course with Earth? Or will they do less damage left intact? More importantly, is there a gene for hating marmite? And what makes copper such a good conductor? How would a caveman cope in modern society? What's the secret to how balls spin in sport, and why does wrapping vaccines and antibiotics in silk make them last longer. Plus, why physics says Batman's cape won't work... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Should we blow up objects on a collision course with Earth? Or will they do less damage left intact? More importantly, is there a gene for hating marmite? And what makes copper such a good conductor? How would a caveman cope in modern society? What's... Should we blow up objects on a collision course with Earth? Or will they do less damage left intact? More importantly, is there a gene for hating marmite? And what makes copper such a good conductor? How would a caveman cope in modern society? What's the secret to how balls spin in sport, and why does wrapping vaccines and antibiotics in silk make them last longer. Plus, why physics says Batman's cape won't work... naked scientists,taste,nerve,cell,quark,proton,asteroid,electron,neutron,spectrum,star,dinosaur,copper,momentum,kitchen science,silk,higgs boson,aerodynamics,magnus,backspin,vaccine,bacterium,comet,bitter,agriculture,world cup,asteroids,red shift,Marmite, 59:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120708/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.07.08.mp3 Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Super bainite, a surprisingly-strong steel, is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. We discover how it's made in the metallurgical equivalent of a pizza oven, why it makes the best bearings and how, even when it's full of holes, it also makes great armour. In the news, a nanotechnological tool to unblock blood vessels, a dust cloud that's disappeared around a nearby star and have we found the Higgs? Plus, can your cutlery affect the flavour of food? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Super bainite, a surprisingly-strong steel, is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. We discover how it's made in the metallurgical equivalent of a pizza oven, why it makes the best bearings and how, even when it's full of holes, it also makes... Super bainite, a surprisingly-strong steel, is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. We discover how it's made in the metallurgical equivalent of a pizza oven, why it makes the best bearings and how, even when it's full of holes, it also makes great armour. In the news, a nanotechnological tool to unblock blood vessels, a dust cloud that's disappeared around a nearby star and have we found the Higgs? Plus, can your cutlery affect the flavour of food? naked scientists,super bainite,steel,metal,metallurgy,alloy,heat treatment,heart attack,nanotechnology,quark,bicarbonate,firework,silicon,manganese,potassium,impact,explosion,explosive,supersonic,LHC,large hadron collider,turbine,higgs boson,higgs field, 59:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120701/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.07.01.mp3 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Later this month, the 2012 Olympics kicks off in London. With hundreds of thousands of people expected from overseas, is this the perfect trigger for a pandemic? This week we're looking at the public health implications of events like London 2012. We discover why an understanding of crowd psychology can avert disasters, and how mathematical models can predict and prevent jams in human traffic. Plus, a new technique to communicate with "locked in" patients, the evidence for warm blooded dinosaurs, and does ice really help to treat an injury? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Later this month, the 2012 Olympics kicks off in London. With hundreds of thousands of people expected from overseas, is this the perfect trigger for a pandemic? This week we're looking at the public health implications of events like London 2012. We... Later this month, the 2012 Olympics kicks off in London. With hundreds of thousands of people expected from overseas, is this the perfect trigger for a pandemic? This week we're looking at the public health implications of events like London 2012. We discover why an understanding of crowd psychology can avert disasters, and how mathematical models can predict and prevent jams in human traffic. Plus, a new technique to communicate with "locked in" patients, the evidence for warm blooded dinosaurs, and does ice really help to treat an injury? pandemic,public health,london 2012,heart attack,flu,virus,influenza,security,brain activity,dinosaur,psychology,model,sediba,australopithecus,infection,outbreak,behaviour,locked-in syndrome,epidemiology,crowd psychology,crowd 59:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120624/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.06.24.mp3 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Science and technology can catch criminals and tackle terrorism. This week, we're exploring two ways to sniff out concealed explosives and a new technique to lift fingerprints from surfaces that have been cleaned or burned. In the news, a new way to halt Huntington's disease and how to identify the influential online. Plus, could gene therapy cheat a DNA test? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Science and technology can catch criminals and tackle terrorism. This week, we're exploring two ways to sniff out concealed explosives and a new technique to lift fingerprints from surfaces that have been cleaned or burned. In the news, a new way t... Science and technology can catch criminals and tackle terrorism. This week, we're exploring two ways to sniff out concealed explosives and a new technique to lift fingerprints from surfaces that have been cleaned or burned. In the news, a new way to halt Huntington's disease and how to identify the influential online. Plus, could gene therapy cheat a DNA test? naked scientists,criminals,crime,terrorism,explosives,fingerprints,security,huntington's,gene therapy,dna fingerprinting,facebook, 58:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120617/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.06.17.mp3 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Why does a head injury, or standing up too quickly, make us see stars? Are slug pellets painful? How do flies fly in an elevator? We take on your science questions this week, and find out why we should let food ferment, what makes batteries get hot and if the strings in string theory are real. Plus, a new drive to improve science education, new vistas for Voyager 1 and new veins from stem cells. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does a head injury, or standing up too quickly, make us see stars? Are slug pellets painful? How do flies fly in an elevator? We take on your science questions this week, and find out why we should let food ferment, what makes bat... Why does a head injury, or standing up too quickly, make us see stars? Are slug pellets painful? How do flies fly in an elevator? We take on your science questions this week, and find out why we should let food ferment, what makes batteries get hot and if the strings in string theory are real. Plus, a new drive to improve science education, new vistas for Voyager 1 and new veins from stem cells. head injury,autistic spectrum,new media,slate,empathy,autistic,lectures,bioreactor,nuclear,velcro,visual cortex,gend,lemonade bottle,Neutrino,decode,pluto,old age,trauma,detergent,cotton,rejection,growth factor,man-made,saturn,cern,apple,bleed,bone marrow 59:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120610-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.06.10.mp3 Sat, 9 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How do we look for life beyond Earth? And how did it first get started down here? To help us take on these big questions, we explore the science of SETI and the chemistry of creating life. Plus, science gets cinematic as we meet the scientific adviser for Prometheus, and find out how his work could help us understand alien atmospheres. In the news, how to sequence a baby using just the mother's blood, and the simple intervention that could prevent millions of malaria cases. In Question of the Week, can we create life in the lab from just elements and heat? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do we look for life beyond Earth? And how did it first get started down here? To help us take on these big questions, we explore the science of SETI and the chemistry of creating life. Plus, science gets cinematic as we meet the scientific adv... How do we look for life beyond Earth? And how did it first get started down here? To help us take on these big questions, we explore the science of SETI and the chemistry of creating life. Plus, science gets cinematic as we meet the scientific adviser for Prometheus, and find out how his work could help us understand alien atmospheres. In the news, how to sequence a baby using just the mother's blood, and the simple intervention that could prevent millions of malaria cases. In Question of the Week, can we create life in the lab from just elements and heat? naked scientists,kitchen science, prometheus,astrobiology,alien,SETI,stanley miller,,origin,space,mars,planet,meteorite,spectroscopy,lightning,star,carbon dioxide,alien,extremophile,planets,radio telescope,astrophysics,exoplanet,ridley scott, 29:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120603/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.06.03.mp3 Sat, 2 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we're introducing the new Naked Genetics podcast - This time, Kat Arney takes a look at the world of top models - not the kind that won't get out of bed for less than ten grand, but the model organisms used by researchers all over the world to answer some of the most challenging questions in biology. We'll also be hearing about the origins of polar bears, the extinction of Tasmanian tigers, fitter frogs with faster-changing genomes and promiscuous bees. And move over Beyonce, because our gene of the month is the curvaceous Callipyge - Greek for beautiful buttocks. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're introducing the new Naked Genetics podcast - This time, Kat Arney takes a look at the world of top models - not the kind that won't get out of bed for less than ten grand, but the model organisms used by researchers all over the worl... This week, we're introducing the new Naked Genetics podcast - This time, Kat Arney takes a look at the world of top models - not the kind that won't get out of bed for less than ten grand, but the model organisms used by researchers all over the world to answer some of the most challenging questions in biology. We'll also be hearing about the origins of polar bears, the extinction of Tasmanian tigers, fitter frogs with faster-changing genomes and promiscuous bees. And move over Beyonce, because our gene of the month is the curvaceous Callipyge - Greek for beautiful buttocks. polar bear,greek,bees,transparent,bee,gene,fast,frog,naked scientists,genetics,naked genetics,model,arabidopsis.zebra fish,genome,callipyge, 59:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120527/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.05.27.mp3 Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000 This week we explore the role of microbes in drug development, food production and soil fertility. We investigate how bacteria such as Streptomyces are used and improved to make antibiotics, discover how gut microbes in cattle can be manipulated to increase growth and reduce environmental impact, and we visit the Chelsea flower show to learn how Rhizobia found in the roots of legumes could be used to improve crop growth and food availability. Also, in the news, how shift-work could affect your fertility, a new method of data storage using DNA, the key to growing the tastiest tomatoes and the world's biggest model Diamond. Plus we explore the micro-climates created by motorways in our Question of the Week! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the role of microbes in drug development, food production and soil fertility. We investigate how bacteria such as Streptomyces are used and improved to make antibiotics, discover how gut microbes in cattle can be manipulated to i... This week we explore the role of microbes in drug development, food production and soil fertility. We investigate how bacteria such as Streptomyces are used and improved to make antibiotics, discover how gut microbes in cattle can be manipulated to increase growth and reduce environmental impact, and we visit the Chelsea flower show to learn how Rhizobia found in the roots of legumes could be used to improve crop growth and food availability. Also, in the news, how shift-work could affect your fertility, a new method of data storage using DNA, the key to growing the tastiest tomatoes and the world's biggest model Diamond. Plus we explore the micro-climates created by motorways in our Question of the Week! microbes, bacteria, antibiotics, flowers, allergies, Space X, ruminants, cattle, streptomyces, lucerne, rhizobia, legumes 59:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120520/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.05.20.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:44:14 +0000 How do you make a new metal? This week, we follow a novel alloy from PC to plane, finding out how computer modelling and design can help us create new metals with exciting new properties. We also discover how these newly-designed metals are forged, treated and tested before they form the basis of a new generation of jet engines. In the news, deep-sea dwelling bacteria that are still digesting a meal dating from the time of the dinosaurs, a shot-in the arm for ageing satellites and a brain-interface device to permit paralysed patients to control robotic arms... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do you make a new metal? This week, we follow a novel alloy from PC to plane, finding out how computer modelling and design can help us create new metals with exciting new properties. We also discover how these newly-designed metals are forged, t... How do you make a new metal? This week, we follow a novel alloy from PC to plane, finding out how computer modelling and design can help us create new metals with exciting new properties. We also discover how these newly-designed metals are forged, treated and tested before they form the basis of a new generation of jet engines. In the news, deep-sea dwelling bacteria that are still digesting a meal dating from the time of the dinosaurs, a shot-in the arm for ageing satellites and a brain-interface device to permit paralysed patients to control robotic arms... model,alloy,jet engine,naked scientists,rolls royce,metallurgy,materials science, 59:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120513/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.05.13.mp3 Sat, 12 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers describe symptoms of severe exhaustion, weakness, muscle pain and fatigue. But why, and what is science revealing about the underlying causes of the condition? We talk to a researcher who is probing the genetic links to the syndrome, a clinician with evidence that the muscles of patients accumulate acid when they exercise and a pathologist with post-mortem evidence of inflammation in the nervous systems of CFS sufferers. Also, in the news this week, the ants that help a pitcher plant to catch its lunch, the missile-hurling zoo chimp who plans his attacks in advance, and does non-coding DNA hold the key to how chromosomes recognise their opposite number? Plus, the cause of cheesy feet goes under the microscope in our Question of the Week... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers describe symptoms of severe exhaustion, weakness, muscle pain and fatigue. But why, and what is science revealing about the underlying causes of the condition? We talk to a researcher who is probing the geneti... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers describe symptoms of severe exhaustion, weakness, muscle pain and fatigue. But why, and what is science revealing about the underlying causes of the condition? We talk to a researcher who is probing the genetic links to the syndrome, a clinician with evidence that the muscles of patients accumulate acid when they exercise and a pathologist with post-mortem evidence of inflammation in the nervous systems of CFS sufferers. Also, in the news this week, the ants that help a pitcher plant to catch its lunch, the missile-hurling zoo chimp who plans his attacks in advance, and does non-coding DNA hold the key to how chromosomes recognise their opposite number? Plus, the cause of cheesy feet goes under the microscope in our Question of the Week... Chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, ME, myalgia, muscles, lactic acid, neurppathology, immunology, tiredness, fatigue, adolescents, diagnosis 57:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120506/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.05.06.mp3 Sat, 5 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000 This week we get Naked in Norway as we visit the University of Oslo to reveal the remains of ancient plesiosaurs and investigate their migration into water, discuss a new concept for more efficient solar cells and discover the fatal effects of climate change on lemming population cycles. We then scour more Scandinavian science to unearth the causes of mass extinction, find out a new way to overcome resistance to radiotherapy, tool around with chimps in the Savannah and round up with a scientific climax in bird masturbation! - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we get Naked in Norway as we visit the University of Oslo to reveal the remains of ancient plesiosaurs and investigate their migration into water, discuss a new concept for more efficient solar cells and discover the fatal effects of climat... This week we get Naked in Norway as we visit the University of Oslo to reveal the remains of ancient plesiosaurs and investigate their migration into water, discuss a new concept for more efficient solar cells and discover the fatal effects of climate change on lemming population cycles. We then scour more Scandinavian science to unearth the causes of mass extinction, find out a new way to overcome resistance to radiotherapy, tool around with chimps in the Savannah and round up with a scientific climax in bird masturbation! Norway, sperm, remains, bones, cancer, radiotherapy, immune system 59:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120429/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.04.29.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Does exercise lead to a more muscular heart? Why can an unfit cyclist cycle faster than an olympic runner runs? How do kinetic watches work? We answer your questions in this week's Naked Scientists Podcast, and find out why so many dead bugs end up on their backs, how salmonella gets into an egg, and if it's more efficient to fill your freezer than run it half empty? In the news we hear how farming migrated across Europe, why distant stars might have influenced life on Earth, and why rogue DNA can cause heart failure. Plus, we home in on the parts of the pigeon brain that respond to magnetic fields... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Does exercise lead to a more muscular heart? Why can an unfit cyclist cycle faster than an olympic runner runs? How do kinetic watches work? We answer your questions in this week's Naked Scientists Podcast, and find out why so many dead bugs end u... Does exercise lead to a more muscular heart? Why can an unfit cyclist cycle faster than an olympic runner runs? How do kinetic watches work? We answer your questions in this week's Naked Scientists Podcast, and find out why so many dead bugs end up on their backs, how salmonella gets into an egg, and if it's more efficient to fill your freezer than run it half empty? In the news we hear how farming migrated across Europe, why distant stars might have influenced life on Earth, and why rogue DNA can cause heart failure. Plus, we home in on the parts of the pigeon brain that respond to magnetic fields... naked scientists,heart,climate,mitochondrial,bacteria,wine,pigeon,chicken,bike,microwave,fizzy,spectrum,gamma ray,antarctic,climate change,evolution,habitat,human evolution,carbon,cosmic ray,autism,carbon dioxide,magnetic field,kitchen science,wind power, 59:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120422/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.04.22.mp3 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000 The body clock goes under the Naked Scientists' spotlight this week. We unpick the mechanisms that enable human cells, plants and even bacteria to track the time of day and alter their activities accordingly, and we hear the evidence that night work makes you put on weight and boosts your diabetes risk. In the news, how cells grafted into the eye restore sight to blind mice, the three genes that can convert scar tissue back into beating cardiac muscle following a heart attack, and electrical stimulation that returns movement to limbs paralysed by spinal injury. And on the subject of the body clock, can an e-book at bedtime keep you awake at night? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The body clock goes under the Naked Scientists' spotlight this week. We unpick the mechanisms that enable human cells, plants and even bacteria to track the time of day and alter their activities accordingly, and we hear the evidence that night work ... The body clock goes under the Naked Scientists' spotlight this week. We unpick the mechanisms that enable human cells, plants and even bacteria to track the time of day and alter their activities accordingly, and we hear the evidence that night work makes you put on weight and boosts your diabetes risk. In the news, how cells grafted into the eye restore sight to blind mice, the three genes that can convert scar tissue back into beating cardiac muscle following a heart attack, and electrical stimulation that returns movement to limbs paralysed by spinal injury. And on the subject of the body clock, can an e-book at bedtime keep you awake at night? naked scientists,body clock,night work,shift work,weight,obesity,diabetes risk,science news,retina,cardiac muscle,heart attack,functional electrical stimulation,paralysis,spinal injury,e-book,awake,sleep,circadian,suprachiasmatic nucleus, 59:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120415/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.04.15.mp3 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How can we save the occupants of stricken submarines? What species survive in the deepest depths of ocean trenches? Recognising the centenary of the Titanic tragedy, we're diving deep to meet the Rolls-Royce NATO Submarine Rescue System, we find out about a new initiative to discover what really lives at the bottom of the ocean and hear how volcanoes are acidifying the seas. Plus, what robots can tell us about cocktail party conversations, the mystery of the pigeon's magnetic navigation, and can oil-based face-cream make you fat...? - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can we save the occupants of stricken submarines? What species survive in the deepest depths of ocean trenches? Recognising the centenary of the Titanic tragedy, we're diving deep to meet the Rolls-Royce NATO Submarine Rescue System, we find out ... How can we save the occupants of stricken submarines? What species survive in the deepest depths of ocean trenches? Recognising the centenary of the Titanic tragedy, we're diving deep to meet the Rolls-Royce NATO Submarine Rescue System, we find out about a new initiative to discover what really lives at the bottom of the ocean and hear how volcanoes are acidifying the seas. Plus, what robots can tell us about cocktail party conversations, the mystery of the pigeon's magnetic navigation, and can oil-based face-cream make you fat...? naked scientists,submarine,ocean trenches,centenary,Titanic,Rolls-Royce,NATO Submarine Rescue System,NSRS,ocean,oceanlab,HADES,Hadal zone,volcano,acidification,robots,telehead,cocktail party effect,pigeon,magnetic navigation,oil,face cream,weight gain, 22:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120408/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.04.08.mp3 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000 This week we bring you a special look at marine pollution from the Naked Oceans team, going from plastics to poo to explore some of the many ways we pollute the seas. We find out the truth behind the Pacific Garbage Patch, discover how human sewage is wiping out corals in the Caribbean, and in Critter of the Month, a marine expert describes which ocean creature they'd like to be and why... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you a special look at marine pollution from the Naked Oceans team, going from plastics to poo to explore some of the many ways we pollute the seas. We find out the truth behind the Pacific Garbage Patch, discover how human sewage i... This week we bring you a special look at marine pollution from the Naked Oceans team, going from plastics to poo to explore some of the many ways we pollute the seas. We find out the truth behind the Pacific Garbage Patch, discover how human sewage is wiping out corals in the Caribbean, and in Critter of the Month, a marine expert describes which ocean creature they'd like to be and why... naked scientists,oceans,naked oceans,marine,pollution,scripps,seaplex,plastic,waste,sewage,poo,bacteria,acropora,coral,white pox 59:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120401/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.04.01.mp3 Sun, 1 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Why does sunlight make me sneeze? What causes air turbulence? Why do energy-saving lights take time to warm up? In this week's question and answer show we also investigate why microwaving a dishcloth causes it catch fire, whether mining could change the Earth's orbit and why streetlights shine with an orange glow. In the news, meanwhile, how electrical brain stimulation can make impossible problems tractible, a pint-sized rocket to take spacecraft to the moon and a tornado spotted on the surface of the Sun... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does sunlight make me sneeze? What causes air turbulence? Why do energy-saving lights take time to warm up? In this week's question and answer show we also investigate why microwaving a dishcloth causes it catch fire, whether mining could change ... Why does sunlight make me sneeze? What causes air turbulence? Why do energy-saving lights take time to warm up? In this week's question and answer show we also investigate why microwaving a dishcloth causes it catch fire, whether mining could change the Earth's orbit and why streetlights shine with an orange glow. In the news, meanwhile, how electrical brain stimulation can make impossible problems tractible, a pint-sized rocket to take spacecraft to the moon and a tornado spotted on the surface of the Sun... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120325/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.03.25.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 This week we're exploring the future of nuclear energy, including meeting the makers of a new design of nuclear reactor that can consume the fuels that other plants can't burn. We also delve into ways to unclog pipes inside reactors without the risks of going inside. And where do you stand on the nuclear debate? Should we be exploring alternatives, or is there no alternative to a nuclear-future? We talk to two parties on opposite sides of the debate. Plus, what the Messenger probe has found on Mercury, a blood test to predict an imminent heart attack, flushing out evidence of drug use from sewer water, and a way to block baldness in men... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're exploring the future of nuclear energy, including meeting the makers of a new design of nuclear reactor that can consume the fuels that other plants can't burn. We also delve into ways to unclog pipes inside reactors without the risks... This week we're exploring the future of nuclear energy, including meeting the makers of a new design of nuclear reactor that can consume the fuels that other plants can't burn. We also delve into ways to unclog pipes inside reactors without the risks of going inside. And where do you stand on the nuclear debate? Should we be exploring alternatives, or is there no alternative to a nuclear-future? We talk to two parties on opposite sides of the debate. Plus, what the Messenger probe has found on Mercury, a blood test to predict an imminent heart attack, flushing out evidence of drug use from sewer water, and a way to block baldness in men... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120318/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.03.18.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Immune-manipulating parasites, bacterial genomes married to disease processes and viruses that bounce off already-infected cells make for an infectious episode of the Naked Scientists this week. Also up for analysis, why the eyes vote no to long space journeys; the problem with prostate cancer prediction; why nanoparticles trigger bacteria to breed superbugs and the contagious question of which cancers you can catch... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Immune-manipulating parasites, bacterial genomes married to disease processes and viruses that bounce off already-infected cells make for an infectious episode of the Naked Scientists this week. Also up for analysis, why the eyes vote no to long spac... Immune-manipulating parasites, bacterial genomes married to disease processes and viruses that bounce off already-infected cells make for an infectious episode of the Naked Scientists this week. Also up for analysis, why the eyes vote no to long space journeys; the problem with prostate cancer prediction; why nanoparticles trigger bacteria to breed superbugs and the contagious question of which cancers you can catch... naked scientists,Immune,parasites,bacterial genomes,disease,viruses,infected,science news,space travel,gravity,prostate cancer screening,PSA,nanoparticle,superbug,MRSA,bilharzia,schisto,pox,vaccinia, 59:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120311/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.03.11.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Smart sensors can open a window into the environment. In this week's Naked Scientists Podcast we find out how networks of sensors around Heathrow airport can study how planes alter the atmosphere, and how a similar network can monitor an Oxfordshire floodplain. Plus, we find out how the tools of a surgeon are helping to keep jet engines in flying form. In the news, we hear how gut bugs promote blood vessel growth, why fresh fruit and veg gives you a healthy hue and how scientists are analysing antimatter with microwaves... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Smart sensors can open a window into the environment. In this week's Naked Scientists Podcast we find out how networks of sensors around Heathrow airport can study how planes alter the atmosphere, and how a similar network can monitor an Oxfordshire... Smart sensors can open a window into the environment. In this week's Naked Scientists Podcast we find out how networks of sensors around Heathrow airport can study how planes alter the atmosphere, and how a similar network can monitor an Oxfordshire floodplain. Plus, we find out how the tools of a surgeon are helping to keep jet engines in flying form. In the news, we hear how gut bugs promote blood vessel growth, why fresh fruit and veg gives you a healthy hue and how scientists are analysing antimatter with microwaves... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120304/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.03.04.mp3 Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How can we extract energy from waste? In this week's Naked Scientists we explore the technology that turns muck into methane and consider the fertile issue of nutrient overload resulting from returning the finished products to farmland. And what about water? Why do we individually use ten times more water than we actually need, and what's the solution for a drought-stricken Britain? Plus, in the news, how astronomers have discovered evidence of life in the universe, but only down here on Earth, and the "ungentlemanly" conduct of the upper classes... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can we extract energy from waste? In this week's Naked Scientists we explore the technology that turns muck into methane and consider the fertile issue of nutrient overload resulting from returning the finished products to farmland. And what abou... How can we extract energy from waste? In this week's Naked Scientists we explore the technology that turns muck into methane and consider the fertile issue of nutrient overload resulting from returning the finished products to farmland. And what about water? Why do we individually use ten times more water than we actually need, and what's the solution for a drought-stricken Britain? Plus, in the news, how astronomers have discovered evidence of life in the universe, but only down here on Earth, and the "ungentlemanly" conduct of the upper classes... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120226/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.02.26.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 What's the point of earwax? Does WiFi damage the brain? Can a mobile phone in a trouser pocket dent a man's fertility? In this week's science Q and A show we also brush up on how they get the stripes in toothpaste, discover whether dropped food follows the 5 second rule and shed light on why some forms of EM radiation more damaging than others. Plus, news of a new microscopic MRI machine for molecules, how computer games can alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia and why what a woman eats, even before becoming pregnant, can have a lifelong genetic legacy for her offspring... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What's the point of earwax? Does WiFi damage the brain? Can a mobile phone in a trouser pocket dent a man's fertility? In this week's science Q and A show we also brush up on how they get the stripes in toothpaste, discover whether dropped food follo... What's the point of earwax? Does WiFi damage the brain? Can a mobile phone in a trouser pocket dent a man's fertility? In this week's science Q and A show we also brush up on how they get the stripes in toothpaste, discover whether dropped food follows the 5 second rule and shed light on why some forms of EM radiation more damaging than others. Plus, news of a new microscopic MRI machine for molecules, how computer games can alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia and why what a woman eats, even before becoming pregnant, can have a lifelong genetic legacy for her offspring... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120219/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.02.19.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 A new liquid crystal laser that can dial-up any wavelength of light you need, a laser-powered projector technology that turns any surface into a touch-screen, and a laser that fires salvoes of X-rays to make light work of unlocking the molecular fabric of matter are the focus of this week's laser-led show. We also meet HECToR, one of the world's fastest computers that just got a tenfold power boost, and David Braben unveils the credit-card sized Raspberry Pi, the world's smallest home micro he's helped to invent... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists A new liquid crystal laser that can dial-up any wavelength of light you need, a laser-powered projector technology that turns any surface into a touch-screen, and a laser that fires salvoes of X-rays to make light work of unlocking the molecular fabr... A new liquid crystal laser that can dial-up any wavelength of light you need, a laser-powered projector technology that turns any surface into a touch-screen, and a laser that fires salvoes of X-rays to make light work of unlocking the molecular fabric of matter are the focus of this week's laser-led show. We also meet HECToR, one of the world's fastest computers that just got a tenfold power boost, and David Braben unveils the credit-card sized Raspberry Pi, the world's smallest home micro he's helped to invent... naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120212/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.02.12.mp3UPDATE Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Over two-thirds of the energy in the fuel you put into your car is wasted, most of it in the form of heat that exits along the exhaust pipe. The same is true of large-scale power stations, which are only 50% efficient at best. But now researchers are bringing 200 year old physics to bear against the problem by developing thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that can turn waste heat into useful electricity and this week we find out how. Plus, news that disguising cancer cells as Salmonella could hold the key to producing effective anti-cancer vaccines, why the Y chromosome boosts heart attack risk, and a new drug that can knock Alzheimer's on the head... - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Over two-thirds of the energy in the fuel you put into your car is wasted, most of it in the form of heat that exits along the exhaust pipe. The same is true of large-scale power stations, which are only 50% efficient at best. But now researchers are... Over two-thirds of the energy in the fuel you put into your car is wasted, most of it in the form of heat that exits along the exhaust pipe. The same is true of large-scale power stations, which are only 50% efficient at best. But now researchers are bringing 200 year old physics to bear against the problem by developing thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that can turn waste heat into useful electricity and this week we find out how. Plus, news that disguising cancer cells as Salmonella could hold the key to producing effective anti-cancer vaccines, why the Y chromosome boosts heart attack risk, and a new drug that can knock Alzheimer's on the head... naked scientists,energy,fuel,car,waste,heat,exhaust,power stations,thermoelectric generators,TEGs,thermoelectric,electricity,Salmonella,tumour,cancer,heart attack,Alzheimer's,Wellcome Trust,Olympics, 01:00:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20120205/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.02.05.mp3 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Could diet foods be making you fatter? How do we learn to like the foods we eat? This week, we indulge in the science of appetite, diet and diabetes. We'll find out how our early experiences of food can alter our diets for life, and ask if low calorie alternatives to sweet and fatty foods can fool the brain into underestimating the energy content of the real thing. Also, how synthetic chemists are searching for compounds to monitor blood glucose and control diabetes. Plus, how regions of the brain can "catch" Alzheimer's from each other, we discover a new microscopy technique that can open a window on the brain in action, and talk to the Australian ecologist who thinks more introduced species, including elephants, could stabilise the Aussie ecosystem. - The Naked Scientists Podcast - Stripping Down Science Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could diet foods be making you fatter? How do we learn to like the foods we eat? This week, we indulge in the science of appetite, diet and diabetes. We'll find out how our early experiences of food can alter our diets for life, and ask if low cal... Could diet foods be making you fatter? How do we learn to like the foods we eat? This week, we indulge in the science of appetite, diet and diabetes. We'll find out how our early experiences of food can alter our diets for life, and ask if low calorie alternatives to sweet and fatty foods can fool the brain into underestimating the energy content of the real thing. Also, how synthetic chemists are searching for compounds to monitor blood glucose and control diabetes. Plus, how regions of the brain can "catch" Alzheimer's from each other, we discover a new microscopy technique that can open a window on the brain in action, and talk to the Australian ecologist who thinks more introduced species, including elephants, could stabilise the Aussie ecosystem. naked scientists,food,learning,eating,diet,fat,appetite,diabetes,low calorie,sweetener,brain,energy,synthetic chemistry,diabetes,Alzheimer's,microscopy,Australia,ecology,introduced species,elephants,ecosystem, 59:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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/naked-scientists/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 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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, 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/1325980800/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_12.01.08.mp3 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... What's Inside Your Nappy? naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/1324166400/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.12.18.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... What Colour is a Dead Chameleon? higgs boson, rainbow, candles, flames, tooth filling, deodorant, anti-perspirant 58:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 - 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... Monitoring Moods with Mobiles 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.12.04/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.12.04.mp3 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Underwater Archaeology and Underwater Welding underwater, naked scientists, archeology, deepsea welding, shipwreak, thames 59:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.11.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.27.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Imaging the Invisible met,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 58:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.11.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.20.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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 Technology Altering Your Brain? naked scientists,kitchen science 58:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.11.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.13.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Flu Vaccines from Tobacco? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.11.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.11.06.mp3 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... NCRI Cancer Conference naked scientists,NCRI,conference,cancer,cell signalling,mutation,DNA,genome,tumour,metastasis,CRUK,imaging,MRI,neurons,nerve,functional recovery,senescence, 01:01:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 - 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 ... Gene Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy c,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.10.23/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.23.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Why Is Ice Slippery? naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.10.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.16.mp3 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Plant Pests and Plant Pathology naked scientists,pests,pathology,plants,insect,leaf miner,DNA,chimp,plague,yersinia pestis,plant disease, 01:01:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.10.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.09.mp3 Sat, 8 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Outpacing Petrol - Biofuels and Hydrogen naked scientists,petrol,biofuel,bus,plant scientist,algae,biodiesel,household waste,hydrogen,hydrogen,passenger boat,optimism,arteries,Nobel prizes, 01:01:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.10.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.10.02.mp3 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Would a Siphon Work in Space? naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.09.25/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.25.mp3 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... Cheese Making and Cake Baking: The Chemistry of Cookery c,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.09.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.18.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:27:06 +0000 - 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... Chilling Out - The Science of Cryogenics 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.09.11/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.11.mp3 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... Supercomputers & Super Computing 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 - 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... Australopithecus Sediba Special australopithecus sediba, palaeoanthropology, fossils, hominid 01:01:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.09.04/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.09.04.mp3 Sat, 3 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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 dump indiscriminately? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.08.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.28.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:37:08 +0000 - 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... Science in Scotland naked scientists,aberdeen university,cannabinoids,columbia,abyss,thalidomide,cannabis, 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 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... Do planes trigger rains? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.08.14/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.14.mp3 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Chemistry By Design designer chemistry, chemicals, computer aided chemistry, in silico, zeolites, soil fungi, hydrogen, naked scientists 54:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.08.07/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.08.07.mp3 Sat, 6 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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 washing up? 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/naked-scientists/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 - 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... The Year in Ocean Science 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.07.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.07.24.mp3 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... The Year in Astronomy 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.07.17/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_11.07.17.mp3 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Digging up the Year in Archaeology archaeology, spears, atlatl, causcasus, carbon dating, donkey, genes, Pompeii, Poo, Obesity, Romans 59:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.07.05/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.07.10.mp3 Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Bouncing Bombs and Blacksmiths blacksmith, iron, bouncing bomb, dam, cylinder, turbines, tablets, mining, copper 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.06.26/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.26.mp3 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Pushing Back the Pain Barrier organ,c,a,sense,naked scientists,kitchen science 55:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.06.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.19.mp3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Coal Gasification and Carbon Capture 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, 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 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 ... Passengers in a Bacterial Body microbes, helicobacter pylori, good bacteria, gut bacteria, prebiotics, probiotics, microscope, clouds, trees, bioreactors, lasers, smoking, weight loss, meteorite, hearing aids, stem cells, heart repair 01:01:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.06.05/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.06.05.mp3 Sat, 4 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Do My Eyes have Anti-Shake Vision? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.05.29/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.29.mp3 Sat, 28 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Metallurgy - Metals at the Molecular Scale naked scientists,kitchen science,metallurgy,metals,superalloys,molecular,crystal,cubic,jet engine,blacksmith,iron,forge,rolls royce,echolocation,magnetism,electron, 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.05.22/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.22.mp3 Sat, 21 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... Scratch 'n Sneeze - Science of Allergies autoimmune,allergy,allergic,immune system,transplant,antibodies,autoimmune disease,rejection,fuel tank,parasite,asthma,water 56:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.05.15/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.15.mp3 Mon, 16 May 2011 20:01:01 +0000 - 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... Wet But Not Wild - Farming Fish aquaculture, fish, salmon, farming, pests, carp, thames, sediments, whales, sea world 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.05.08/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.08.mp3 Sat, 7 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Should I Lie Down to Tan? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.05.01/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.05.01.mp3 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Brains, Batteries and Nuclear Fusion AAAS, oropharyngeal cancer, energy, batteries, thin films, storing energy, nuclear fusion, sun, prosthetics, nerves 33:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.04.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.26..mp3 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... Diamond Light Source Special magnetism, multiferroics, cancer, DNA repair, proteins, hypertension, angiotensin, angiotensinogen, rust, contaminates 55:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 - 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... DNA-away Disease: Gene Therapy at Work 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 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.04.10/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.10.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... Are Dogs Ticklish? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.04.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.04.03.mp3 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Keeping the Conversation Flowing 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.03.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.27.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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 Where the Sun Don't Shine... 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.03.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.20.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 - 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... Beyond the Universe - Multiverses and More 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, 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.03.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.13.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 - 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... Why did a Laser Make My Nuts Glow? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.03.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.03.06.mp3 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Aspirin's Anniversary naked scientists,kitchen science,Aspirin,painkiller,analgesic,preventing heart disease,preventing stroke,preventing cancer, 58:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.02.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.27.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Boosting Your Bones scann,development,c,physiotherapy,muscle,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.02.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.20.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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, ... Checking the Atmosphere and Changing the Climate 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, 01:01:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.02.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.13.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... What Makes Mucus Green? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.02.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.02.06.mp3 Sun, 6 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Low Energy, High-Power Processing green computing,computers,future of computing,computer chips,ARM,microchip,processor,efficient processor, 54:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.01.30/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.30.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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: The Low Down c,naked scientists,kitchen science, Leprosy,leper,leprosy hospital,world leprosy day,m. leprae,mycobacteria, 55:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.01.23/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.23.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Analysing Antimatter 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?, 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2011.01.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.16.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Do Metal Spinal Implants Lure Lightning? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.01.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.09.mp3 Sun, 9 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Would you donate your body to science? 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/naked-scientists/show/2011.01.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_11.01.02.mp3 Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 - 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 ... National Pathology Week 2010 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/naked-scientists/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 - 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... Back in the Saddle: Getting Paralysed Patients Riding and Rowing 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 - 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!... Why does helium make your voice sound funny? 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.12.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.12.19.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.12.12/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.12.12.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Why's Graphene Great? c,atoms,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 - 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... Electrifying the Future 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, 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/2010.11.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.28.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Why do Men's Bits Shrink in the Cold? 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.11.21/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.21.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Smart Pills: Drugs to Boost Brain Power 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.11.14/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.14.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... The Science of Sustainable Shipping 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.11.07/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.11.07.mp3 Sun, 7 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 - 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... Cancer - Hallmarks and Hit and Run Viruses 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.10.31/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.31.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0000 - 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... Where does Phlegm come from? 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/naked-scientists/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 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... 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Neuromarketing - The Brain Basis of Buying Behaviour 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.10.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_10.10.03.mp3 Sat, 2 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Would an Antimatter Magnet Attract a Normal Matter Magnet? 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/naked-scientists/show/2010.09.26/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_10.09.26.mp3 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 - 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... Neuroimaging naked scientists,neuroimaging,nerves, mri, hallucinations, delusions, mind reading, cancer, MS, malaria, superconductivity 01:01:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... The British Science Festival 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/naked-scientists/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... What Happens to a Tankful of Fish in Orbit? 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/naked-scientists/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... Science Down Under 2010 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/naked-scientists/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... Diving into Naked Oceans! 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/naked-scientists/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... Digging in the Dirt and Looking at the Stars 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/naked-scientists/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 ... The Tour de France 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/naked-scientists/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 ... 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How do Ants Count? 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/naked-scientists/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... Going Nuclear 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/naked-scientists/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... Lasers in Medicine 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/naked-scientists/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... How do you Weigh a Volcano? 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, 01:01:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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. ... What's the point of eyebrows? 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/naked-scientists/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, ... Seriously Small Structures 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, 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... 50 years of Lasers 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/naked-scientists/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... Creatures in Colonies 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?. 01:01:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Do Bacteria Grow on Bars of Soap? 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/naked-scientists/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... Transmissible Tumours 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/naked-scientists/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... Synthetic Biology 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 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Does Beer Kill Brain Cells? 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/naked-scientists/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... GPS - Where in the World Are We? 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/naked-scientists/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... Archaeogenetics - The Past in Our Genes 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, 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... The National Astronomy Meeting naked scientists,kitchen science,astronomy,national astronomy meeting,RASNAM2010,NAM2010, 54:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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!... What do worms do in the rain? volcano, homo, sushi, bacteria, light, microwave, venus, spider, bruise, siphon, vacuum, battery, fossils, conjoined twins 54:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Can you Steer a Hurricane...? 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/naked-scientists/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... The Science of Farming 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, 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... How Do Jellyfish Reproduce? 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/naked-scientists/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... The Science of Solar: Photovoltaics 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/naked-scientists/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... The Science of Water Security 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, 01:01:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Winds, Wings, Whale Fins and Wind Power 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, 59:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Do animals use toilet paper? naked scientists,kitchen science,science questions,toilet paper,skin colour,black hole,elephant,shark,batteries,golf, 59:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Pollution & Plastics 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/naked-scientists/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 ... 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The Science of Sound and Hearing naked scientists,kitchen science 52:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 ... Launching Naked Astronomy naked scientists,kitchen science 55:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Dissecting Christmas Dinner naked scientists,kitchen science 56:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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? 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Understanding Hepatitis C naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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,... What if a Meteorite Destroyed the Moon? naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Science Down Under grapes,temperature,naked scientists,kitchen science 57:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Producing Planets naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Investigating Infertility naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Where do lost socks go? naked scientists,kitchen science 26:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 ... Introducing - The Diamond Light Source Podcast naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... The Diseased Brain naked scientists,kitchen science 58:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... High Altitude Adventures naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 ... Why does Water Expand when it Freezes? naked scientists,kitchen science 57:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Catching Up with Cancer Research naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Researchers Revealed! naked scientists,kitchen science 56:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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 ... Life in the Branches naked scientists,kitchen science 57:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Building Bodies and Mending Broken Hearts broken heart,naked scientists,kitchen science 01:01:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Can you run faster on the moon? ants,statistics,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... 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Ben and Dave's Best Bits naked scientists,kitchen science 59:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Helen's Best Bits naked scientists,kitchen science 58:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Kat's Best Bits naked scientists,kitchen science 58:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Peeing on an Electric Fence naked scientists,kitchen science 59:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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...... Rubbish! naked scientists,kitchen science 59:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Making Babies - Pregnancy and Fertility womb,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/events/darwin-festival/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... The Rap Guide to Evolution - Darwinian Hip Hop naked scientists,kitchen science 57:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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... Here's Looking at You - the Science of Vision naked scientists,kitchen science 58:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/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,... Why Does Toothpaste Make Food Taste Funny? fungus,naked scientists,kitchen science