Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/ Ask the Naked Scientists - Your Science Questions Solved en Dr Chris Smith 2005-2013 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:40 +0000 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_Ask_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/ 144 144 Science Science with a Sense of Humour - The Naked Scientists Radio Show How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists! Dr Chris Smith, Dave Ansell 20:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130524-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130524BESTNAKEDSCIENTIST.mp3 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:47:00 +0000 What is genetic diversity? What causes colourblindness? Why does a microwave turntable sometimes rotate in the opposite direction? How are genes linked to behaviour? How accurate are different dating methods? Where does sleep in your eyes come from? And how does an aeroplane wing work? Join Dr Chris for another top clutch of questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What is genetic diversity? What causes colourblindness? Why does a microwave turntable sometimes rotate in the opposite direction? How are genes linked to behaviour? How accurate are different dating methods? Where does sleep in your eyes come from? ... What is genetic diversity? What causes colourblindness? Why does a microwave turntable sometimes rotate in the opposite direction? How are genes linked to behaviour? How accurate are different dating methods? Where does sleep in your eyes come from? And how does an aeroplane wing work? Join Dr Chris for another top clutch of questions from South Africa... genetic diversity, colourblindness, genes and behaviour, dating methods, how does a wing work. 22:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130517-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130517BESTNAKEDSCIENTIST.mp3 Sun, 19 May 2013 21:11:07 +0000 What attracts malaria-infected mosquitoes to people? How happens to the brain during adolescence? Why are bubbles always white? Would a sealed box containing an exercising person get lighter? What does a launching rocket push against? Why is water from the hot tap initially cold? What actually is a random number? And is there a formula to calculate the size of a parachute? Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What attracts malaria-infected mosquitoes to people? How happens to the brain during adolescence? Why are bubbles always white? Would a sealed box containing an exercising person get lighter? What does a launching rocket push against? Why is water fr... What attracts malaria-infected mosquitoes to people? How happens to the brain during adolescence? Why are bubbles always white? Would a sealed box containing an exercising person get lighter? What does a launching rocket push against? Why is water from the hot tap initially cold? What actually is a random number? And is there a formula to calculate the size of a parachute? malaria, mosquito, brain development, bubbles, newtons laws, rockets, random numbers, parachutes 21:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130510-2/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130510BESTNAKED.mp3 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:06:40 +0000 Does cold exposure cause colds? What consitutes safe drinking water? Why do distant lights and stars flicker? What is sleep walking? What causes bipolar disorder? How does sound travel in air? Plus, news of a vaccine to help crack heroin addiction. Join Dr Chris for more top science questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Does cold exposure cause colds? What consitutes safe drinking water? Why do distant lights and stars flicker? What is sleep walking? What causes bipolar disorder? How does sound travel in air? Plus, news of a vaccine to help crack heroin addiction. J... Does cold exposure cause colds? What consitutes safe drinking water? Why do distant lights and stars flicker? What is sleep walking? What causes bipolar disorder? How does sound travel in air? Plus, news of a vaccine to help crack heroin addiction. Join Dr Chris for more top science questions from South Africa... sleep walking, drinking water safety, why lights and stars flicker, bipolar disorder, sound travelling in air, heroin vaccine 22:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130503-2/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130503BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 3 May 2013 14:47:08 +0000 Does what we eat alter how we smell? Why does the severed tail of a lizard still wriggle? How does the nervous system re-wire itself? What's in snake and spider venom? Do fuel-saving devices for cars really work? Plus news of how honey helps bees to fight off infections, and pesticides... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Does what we eat alter how we smell? Why does the severed tail of a lizard still wriggle? How does the nervous system re-wire itself? What's in snake and spider venom? Do fuel-saving devices for cars really work? Plus news of how honey helps bees to ... Does what we eat alter how we smell? Why does the severed tail of a lizard still wriggle? How does the nervous system re-wire itself? What's in snake and spider venom? Do fuel-saving devices for cars really work? Plus news of how honey helps bees to fight off infections, and pesticides... odour,food,lizard,venom,neuroscience,honey,bees 22:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130426/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130426NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 3 May 2013 07:32:57 +0000 Why do adults smell more than children? How are bionic implants contributing to longevity? What is progeria? How do touch screens work? Why do anti-HIV drugs cause fat redistribution? Why does power = volts x amps? What actually are dark matter and dark energy? Join Dr Chris for the answers to more cool questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do adults smell more than children? How are bionic implants contributing to longevity? What is progeria? How do touch screens work? Why do anti-HIV drugs cause fat redistribution? Why does power = volts x amps? What actually are dark matter and d... Why do adults smell more than children? How are bionic implants contributing to longevity? What is progeria? How do touch screens work? Why do anti-HIV drugs cause fat redistribution? Why does power = volts x amps? What actually are dark matter and dark energy? Join Dr Chris for the answers to more cool questions from South Africa... body odour,bionic implants,longevity causes,progeria,touch screens,anti-retroviral drugs,lipodystrophy 18:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130419-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130419BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:50:16 +0000 Does holding a car remote to your head make it work better? Why does a boat float? Are triple rainbows real? What's a near-death experience? This week we also look at a new scientific study into why - and when - breast milk transmits HIV to a baby... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Does holding a car remote to your head make it work better? Why does a boat float? Are triple rainbows real? What's a near-death experience? This week we also look at a new scientific study into why - and when - breast milk transmits HIV to a baby...... Does holding a car remote to your head make it work better? Why does a boat float? Are triple rainbows real? What's a near-death experience? This week we also look at a new scientific study into why - and when - breast milk transmits HIV to a baby... hiv,rainbow, near death experiences, boats floating, buoyancy 21:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130405-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130405BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:50:49 +0000 Are babies born to swim? Can you escape from a black hole? Can an egg with a double yolk yield two chicks? What causes nightmares? Why do we gesticulate when we speak? Why is the Moon visible by day? Dr Chris takes on more top questions from South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Are babies born to swim? Can you escape from a black hole? Can an egg with a double yolk yield two chicks? What causes nightmares? Why do we gesticulate when we speak? Why is the Moon visible by day? Dr Chris takes on more top questions from South Af... Are babies born to swim? Can you escape from a black hole? Can an egg with a double yolk yield two chicks? What causes nightmares? Why do we gesticulate when we speak? Why is the Moon visible by day? Dr Chris takes on more top questions from South Africa. babies swim, black hole, egg with a double yolk, nightmares, gesticulate 35:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130328-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130328SCIENTIST.mp3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:53:10 +0000 Naked Scientists team, Ben Valsler, Chris Smith and Ginny Smith joined the 702 crew and a studio audience live in Johannesburg to talk science, build vacuum bazookas and challenge listeners' mathematical minds... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Naked Scientists team, Ben Valsler, Chris Smith and Ginny Smith joined the 702 crew and a studio audience live in Johannesburg to talk science, build vacuum bazookas and challenge listeners' mathematical minds...... Naked Scientists team, Ben Valsler, Chris Smith and Ginny Smith joined the 702 crew and a studio audience live in Johannesburg to talk science, build vacuum bazookas and challenge listeners' mathematical minds... 702, naked scientists, vacuum bazookas, science phone-in, mathematics and psychology 20:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130327/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130322NAKEDS.mp3 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Do satellites collide? Can albinism be diagnosed on a scan? What causes the timing of the equinox to vary? Do bullets fired in the air still kill people? Can we make a human from just a genetic code? Why doesn't glue stick to the container? What's left underground once oil has been removed? And why can't we tickle ourselves? Join Dr Chris for another round up of the best science questions from South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Do satellites collide? Can albinism be diagnosed on a scan? What causes the timing of the equinox to vary? Do bullets fired in the air still kill people? Can we make a human from just a genetic code? Why doesn't glue stick to the container? What's le... Do satellites collide? Can albinism be diagnosed on a scan? What causes the timing of the equinox to vary? Do bullets fired in the air still kill people? Can we make a human from just a genetic code? Why doesn't glue stick to the container? What's left underground once oil has been removed? And why can't we tickle ourselves? Join Dr Chris for another round up of the best science questions from South Africa. satellites, albinism, equinox, bullets, DNA, glue, oil, tickle 22:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130315/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130315NAKEDS.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:10:55 +0000 Who was John Snow? Why do things shrink in the wash? How does carbon dating work? Is intelligence down to mitochondria? Why does the banner also bank behind a banking aircraft? And how does the human body develop in utero? Dr Chris answers more top science questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Who was John Snow? Why do things shrink in the wash? How does carbon dating work? Is intelligence down to mitochondria? Why does the banner also bank behind a banking aircraft? And how does the human body develop in utero? Dr Chris answers more top s... Who was John Snow? Why do things shrink in the wash? How does carbon dating work? Is intelligence down to mitochondria? Why does the banner also bank behind a banking aircraft? And how does the human body develop in utero? Dr Chris answers more top science questions from South Africa... john snow, shrinking washing, carbon dating, intelligence mitochondria, embryology 19:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130308/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130308NAKEDS.mp3 Sat, 9 Mar 2013 22:23:25 +0000 Does a cloudy day aggravate arthritis? Was the biblical flood real? How does a gastric bypass work? Will a knife in water go blunt? Where do the skeletons on sunken ships go? Why do cats have an extra fold of skin in their ears? And why transmit electricity at high voltage? Dr Chris joins Redi Thlabi for thirty minutes of quickfire Q and A... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Chris Smith Does a cloudy day aggravate arthritis? Was the biblical flood real? How does a gastric bypass work? Will a knife in water go blunt? Where do the skeletons on sunken ships go? Why do cats have an extra fold of skin in their ears? And why transmit elec... Does a cloudy day aggravate arthritis? Was the biblical flood real? How does a gastric bypass work? Will a knife in water go blunt? Where do the skeletons on sunken ships go? Why do cats have an extra fold of skin in their ears? And why transmit electricity at high voltage? Dr Chris joins Redi Thlabi for thirty minutes of quickfire Q and A... gastric bypass, electricity transmission, knife blunting, rheumatism and cold weather 17:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130301/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130301NAKEDS.mp3 Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:44:45 +0000 How did horse meat end up in the food chain? Is baking foil bad for you? How big are viruses? How are urine and sweat produced? How do hydrogen vehicles work? And how do we measure the height of things above sea level? Join Chris Smith for this week's crop of top questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How did horse meat end up in the food chain? Is baking foil bad for you? How big are viruses? How are urine and sweat produced? How do hydrogen vehicles work? And how do we measure the height of things above sea level? Join Chris Smith for this week'... How did horse meat end up in the food chain? Is baking foil bad for you? How big are viruses? How are urine and sweat produced? How do hydrogen vehicles work? And how do we measure the height of things above sea level? Join Chris Smith for this week's crop of top questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. urine, sweat, foil, viruses, hydrogen cars, elevation above sea level, naked scientists 18:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130222/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130222NAKEDS.mp3_1 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:13:39 +0000 Why do ovaries run out of eggs and what affects egg quality? Why does diesel smell nice but burning engine oil is unpleasant? Do genes from genetically modified organisms get into eggs and sperm? Does lead affect behaviour? What causes motion sickness? Join Dr Chris for another run of science questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do ovaries run out of eggs and what affects egg quality? Why does diesel smell nice but burning engine oil is unpleasant? Do genes from genetically modified organisms get into eggs and sperm? Does lead affect behaviour? What causes motion sic... Why do ovaries run out of eggs and what affects egg quality? Why does diesel smell nice but burning engine oil is unpleasant? Do genes from genetically modified organisms get into eggs and sperm? Does lead affect behaviour? What causes motion sickness? Join Dr Chris for another run of science questions from South Africa... ovaries,eggs,diesel,smell,engine oil,genes,genetically modified organisms,sperm,lead,behaviour,motion sickness, 18:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130208-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130208NAKEDS.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:32:56 +0000 How does alcohol cause liver cirrhosis? Can we make matter massless by removing Higgs particles? How did spiders evolve web-making skills? What is insulin resistance? What does fluoride do? And do scars sustained by adults manifest in their offspring? This week Dr Chris takes on more questions from Talk Radio 702 South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How does alcohol cause liver cirrhosis? Can we make matter massless by removing Higgs particles? How did spiders evolve web-making skills? What is insulin resistance? What does fluoride do? And do scars sustained by adults manifest in their offspring... How does alcohol cause liver cirrhosis? Can we make matter massless by removing Higgs particles? How did spiders evolve web-making skills? What is insulin resistance? What does fluoride do? And do scars sustained by adults manifest in their offspring? This week Dr Chris takes on more questions from Talk Radio 702 South Africa. Cirrhosis, higgs boson, spider web, insulin resistance, fluoride, skin scarring 22:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130201-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130201NAKEDS.mp3 Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:03:03 +0000 Are helium-filled balloons less likely to pop? How does a cordless toothbrush charge? Is there much mercury in compact fluorescent bulbs? Why do tired toddlers rub their eyes? Is lactose intolerance more common than it once was? And is it possible to trigger earthquakes artificially? Dr Chris answers this week's burning questions on Talk Radio 702, South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Are helium-filled balloons less likely to pop? How does a cordless toothbrush charge? Is there much mercury in compact fluorescent bulbs? Why do tired toddlers rub their eyes? Is lactose intolerance more common than it once was? And is it possible to... Are helium-filled balloons less likely to pop? How does a cordless toothbrush charge? Is there much mercury in compact fluorescent bulbs? Why do tired toddlers rub their eyes? Is lactose intolerance more common than it once was? And is it possible to trigger earthquakes artificially? Dr Chris answers this week's burning questions on Talk Radio 702, South Africa... helium balloon, cordless toothbrush charging, mercury CFL, tired eyes, lactose intolerance 22:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20130125/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20130125NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:00:26 +0000 What is involved in blood doping in sports? Can beetroot make urine red? Can mosquitoes transmit HIV? How do dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate? Do sneezes stop your heart? Can you hear a supernova? Could plants grow on Mars? Why do ants keep drowning in my drink? Why do we not notice Earth turning? And can flour relieve burns? Dr Chris takes on another batch of top science questions from South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What is involved in blood doping in sports? Can beetroot make urine red? Can mosquitoes transmit HIV? How do dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate? Do sneezes stop your heart? Can you hear a supernova? Could plants grow on Mars? Why do ants keep... What is involved in blood doping in sports? Can beetroot make urine red? Can mosquitoes transmit HIV? How do dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate? Do sneezes stop your heart? Can you hear a supernova? Could plants grow on Mars? Why do ants keep drowning in my drink? Why do we not notice Earth turning? And can flour relieve burns? Dr Chris takes on another batch of top science questions from South Africa. blood doping,sport,beetroot,urine,mosquitoes,HIV,dung beetles,Milky Way,navigate,sneeze,heart,supernova,plants,Mars,ants,earth,flour,burn,south africa, 22:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121221-2/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121221BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How box jellyfish venom exerts its lethal effect, will the World end, how were the pyramids aligned, why does humid air feel hotter, why does a hot water stream slow after the tap is opened, what causes lights to twinkle, why do humans have language, is there a way to make more twins, where do stepped-on snails go, and why do diabetics sometimes smell like pear drops? Dr Chris tackles another crop of top questions... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How box jellyfish venom exerts its lethal effect, will the World end, how were the pyramids aligned, why does humid air feel hotter, why does a hot water stream slow after the tap is opened, what causes lights to twinkle, why do humans have language,... How box jellyfish venom exerts its lethal effect, will the World end, how were the pyramids aligned, why does humid air feel hotter, why does a hot water stream slow after the tap is opened, what causes lights to twinkle, why do humans have language, is there a way to make more twins, where do stepped-on snails go, and why do diabetics sometimes smell like pear drops? Dr Chris tackles another crop of top questions... box jellyfish, pyramids, hot water taps, humidity, twinkling lights, twins, diabetes 20:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121207/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121207BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 7 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Carp with compasses, why we have earwax, what causes CIDP, can genes re-write their own code, do bananas in brown bags stay fresher longer, does hot water sound different, why veins look blue and what is coarctation of the aorta? Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Carp with compasses, why we have earwax, what causes CIDP, can genes re-write their own code, do bananas in brown bags stay fresher longer, does hot water sound different, why veins look blue and what is coarctation of the aorta?... Carp with compasses, why we have earwax, what causes CIDP, can genes re-write their own code, do bananas in brown bags stay fresher longer, does hot water sound different, why veins look blue and what is coarctation of the aorta? Fish,compass,earwax,CIDP,genes,bananas,brown bag,fresh,hot water,sound,veins,blue,coarctation,aorta, 21:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121130/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121130BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:42:21 +0000 Why do we age? Why do frogs end up in the swimming pool when it rains? Are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others? What is epigenetics? What causes Bell's Palsy? How do frogs find water? Do tyres on the roof repel lightning? Answers to more great science questions from South Africa with Dr Chris... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do we age? Why do frogs end up in the swimming pool when it rains? Are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others? What is epigenetics? What causes Bell's Palsy? How do frogs find water? Do tyres on the roof repel lightning? Answers to ... Why do we age? Why do frogs end up in the swimming pool when it rains? Are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others? What is epigenetics? What causes Bell's Palsy? How do frogs find water? Do tyres on the roof repel lightning? Answers to more great science questions from South Africa with Dr Chris... age,frogs,swimming pool,rain,mosquitoes,epigenetics,Bell's Palsy,water,tyres,lightning, 22:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121109/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121109BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2012 12:20:02 +0000 Do blood donors live longer, is water safe in plastic bottles, is Earth gaining weight and are space probes sterile? Plus, how fireflies have helped engineers make even brighter LEDs. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Do blood donors live longer, is water safe in plastic bottles, is Earth gaining weight and are space probes sterile? Plus, how fireflies have helped engineers make even brighter LEDs.... Do blood donors live longer, is water safe in plastic bottles, is Earth gaining weight and are space probes sterile? Plus, how fireflies have helped engineers make even brighter LEDs. blood donors live longer, water in plastic bottles, earth mass change, fireflies 22:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121102/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121102BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:47:53 +0000 What causes hurricanes? How does plastination work? Why do we go grey? Does grunting make muscles work harder? Do parallel universes exist? What causes hot flushes? Are there any IQ tests for babies? Do plants benefit from being talked to? Join Dr Chris for this week's round up of top science questions from South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What causes hurricanes? How does plastination work? Why do we go grey? Does grunting make muscles work harder? Do parallel universes exist? What causes hot flushes? Are there any IQ tests for babies? Do plants benefit from being talked to? Join Dr Ch... What causes hurricanes? How does plastination work? Why do we go grey? Does grunting make muscles work harder? Do parallel universes exist? What causes hot flushes? Are there any IQ tests for babies? Do plants benefit from being talked to? Join Dr Chris for this week's round up of top science questions from South Africa. hurricanes,grey hair, plastination, parallel universes, jendrassik manoeuvres,hot flushes,iq tests,talking to plants 23:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121026/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121026BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:18:38 +0000 Why aren't bubbles coloured like the soap they came from? Does holding a remote control to you head make it work better? Why has exercise reduced my alcohol tolerance? Is it by design that the names of all continents start and finish with the same letter? Why don't eyebrows go grey at the same time as head-hair? Do things taste different on opposite sides of the mouth? Why remove metal objects before a medical scan? And why does running water make me want to wee? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's questions as well as news of a way to correct mitochondrial enzyme defects... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why aren't bubbles coloured like the soap they came from? Does holding a remote control to you head make it work better? Why has exercise reduced my alcohol tolerance? Is it by design that the names of all continents start and finish with the same le... Why aren't bubbles coloured like the soap they came from? Does holding a remote control to you head make it work better? Why has exercise reduced my alcohol tolerance? Is it by design that the names of all continents start and finish with the same letter? Why don't eyebrows go grey at the same time as head-hair? Do things taste different on opposite sides of the mouth? Why remove metal objects before a medical scan? And why does running water make me want to wee? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's questions as well as news of a way to correct mitochondrial enzyme defects... bubbles,colour,soap,remote control,exercise,alcohol tolerance,continent,eyebrows,grey,hair,taste,mouth,medical scan,running water,mitochondrial defects,gene therapy,metabolic disease, 22:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121019-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121019BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:43:00 +0000 How do atoms change inside stars? How did Felix Baumgartner accelerate to over 800 miles per hour? What is inside a black hole? What decides the sex of a baby? What causes jetlag? Could we use the movement of seawater inside the Earth's magnetic field to make electricity? Why is the sea salty? Plus, are women born to flirt? Dr Chris has the answers... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How do atoms change inside stars? How did Felix Baumgartner accelerate to over 800 miles per hour? What is inside a black hole? What decides the sex of a baby? What causes jetlag? Could we use the movement of seawater inside the Earth's magnetic fiel... How do atoms change inside stars? How did Felix Baumgartner accelerate to over 800 miles per hour? What is inside a black hole? What decides the sex of a baby? What causes jetlag? Could we use the movement of seawater inside the Earth's magnetic field to make electricity? Why is the sea salty? Plus, are women born to flirt? Dr Chris has the answers... atoms,stars,Felix Baumgartner,accelerate,sound barrier,black hole,gender,baby,jetlag,seawater,magnetic field,electricity,sea,salt,flirt, 22:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20121012/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20121012BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:35:33 +0000 Why is skin the mouths of animals pink? Why doesn't water immediately fall out of clouds? How do we use light to send information into space? Why did a stomach explode after a liquid nitrogen cocktail? What are chimaeras? How will Felix Baumgartner get to the edge of space for his free-fall jump? Why is your breath both hot and cold against your hand? Why are the entry doors to an aeroplane always on the left side? And why do toenails seem to grow more slowly than fingernails? Join Chris for another rampage through the best science questions South Africa has to offer! Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why is skin the mouths of animals pink? Why doesn't water immediately fall out of clouds? How do we use light to send information into space? Why did a stomach explode after a liquid nitrogen cocktail? What are chimaeras? How will Felix Baumgartner g... Why is skin the mouths of animals pink? Why doesn't water immediately fall out of clouds? How do we use light to send information into space? Why did a stomach explode after a liquid nitrogen cocktail? What are chimaeras? How will Felix Baumgartner get to the edge of space for his free-fall jump? Why is your breath both hot and cold against your hand? Why are the entry doors to an aeroplane always on the left side? And why do toenails seem to grow more slowly than fingernails? Join Chris for another rampage through the best science questions South Africa has to offer! felix baumgartner, clouds, gravity, pink skin, melanin, chimaeras, aeroplane doors, radiowaves 21:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120928/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120928BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:02:10 +0000 Is the Earth about to gain a new tectonic plate? What is pompholyx and what are the treatment options? Why does sunburned skin blister? Why does boiled water taste different? Is there anyone who can still make a pencil from scratch? Why won't sugar solutions freeze? Why does my dog yawn when it gets up? Does famine affect genes in future generations? Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Is the Earth about to gain a new tectonic plate? What is pompholyx and what are the treatment options? Why does sunburned skin blister? Why does boiled water taste different? Is there anyone who can still make a pencil from scratch? Why won't sugar s... Is the Earth about to gain a new tectonic plate? What is pompholyx and what are the treatment options? Why does sunburned skin blister? Why does boiled water taste different? Is there anyone who can still make a pencil from scratch? Why won't sugar solutions freeze? Why does my dog yawn when it gets up? Does famine affect genes in future generations? Earth,tectonic plate,pompholyx,sunburn,blister,boiled water,taste,pencil,sugar solution,freeze,dog,yawn,famine,genes,future generations, 23:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120921/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120921NAKEDS.mp3 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:27:20 +0000 How is the effectiveness of environmental interventions measured? What's the scientific definition of nothing? Why do farts smell worse in the shower? What happens when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier? What should I drink with lunch? What's happening with ITER? How are flu vaccines made? How do hair transplants work? Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How is the effectiveness of environmental interventions measured? What's the scientific definition of nothing? Why do farts smell worse in the shower? What happens when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier? What should I drink with lunch? What's happ... How is the effectiveness of environmental interventions measured? What's the scientific definition of nothing? Why do farts smell worse in the shower? What happens when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier? What should I drink with lunch? What's happening with ITER? How are flu vaccines made? How do hair transplants work? environmental intervention,nothing,fart,smell,shower,aircraft,sound barrier,drink,lunch,ITER,Flui vaccine,hair transplant,follicle, 22:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120914-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120914BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:29:07 +0000 Why does a local anaesthetic make my face feel fat? How do worms get into food? Would a taxi driver find a map of a new city easier to learn? From where did the asteroid belt form? Why is the lower lip more prone to chaps? What makes birds decide to sing at 5am? Can we make a spacestation inside an asteroid? Do you believe in UFOs? Another crop of top questions from 702 listeners gets answered... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why does a local anaesthetic make my face feel fat? How do worms get into food? Would a taxi driver find a map of a new city easier to learn? From where did the asteroid belt form? Why is the lower lip more prone to chaps? What makes birds decide to ... Why does a local anaesthetic make my face feel fat? How do worms get into food? Would a taxi driver find a map of a new city easier to learn? From where did the asteroid belt form? Why is the lower lip more prone to chaps? What makes birds decide to sing at 5am? Can we make a spacestation inside an asteroid? Do you believe in UFOs? Another crop of top questions from 702 listeners gets answered... hippocampus, asteroids, lips chapping, birdsong 19:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120907/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120907BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Thu, 6 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 How did NASA get their cameras to work in the cold on the moon? How does a cordless electric toothbrush charge itself? What is adult respiratory distress syndrome? Where does the amniotic fluid around a baby come from? Why are Olympic races run anticlockwise? Why is sunscreen advised even on cloudy days? What is more accurate, my speedometer, or the speed recorded by my GPS? And why do my sunglasses make LCD displays look strange? This week Dr Chris takes on more of your science questions... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How did NASA get their cameras to work in the cold on the moon? How does a cordless electric toothbrush charge itself? What is adult respiratory distress syndrome? Where does the amniotic fluid around a baby come from? Why are Olympic races run antic... How did NASA get their cameras to work in the cold on the moon? How does a cordless electric toothbrush charge itself? What is adult respiratory distress syndrome? Where does the amniotic fluid around a baby come from? Why are Olympic races run anticlockwise? Why is sunscreen advised even on cloudy days? What is more accurate, my speedometer, or the speed recorded by my GPS? And why do my sunglasses make LCD displays look strange? This week Dr Chris takes on more of your science questions... amniotic fluid, speedomoter, GPS, baby, womb 20:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120831/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120831BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:04:45 +0000 Is a heater more efficient than a lightbulb? Why does your tongue stick to ice? Do planes alter the weather around airports? What's a headache? Do dreams alter your metabolism? Is medicine making the population less fit? Is teething linked to diarrhoea? Why don't aircraft tyres explode? Join Dr Chris for this week's round up of intriguing science questions and answers from Talk Radio 702... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Is a heater more efficient than a lightbulb? Why does your tongue stick to ice? Do planes alter the weather around airports? What's a headache? Do dreams alter your metabolism? Is medicine making the population less fit? Is teething linked to diarrho... Is a heater more efficient than a lightbulb? Why does your tongue stick to ice? Do planes alter the weather around airports? What's a headache? Do dreams alter your metabolism? Is medicine making the population less fit? Is teething linked to diarrhoea? Why don't aircraft tyres explode? Join Dr Chris for this week's round up of intriguing science questions and answers from Talk Radio 702... aeroplane, diarrhoea, brain, headache, nerves, energy, lightbulb 01:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120824-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120824THENAKED.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:40:30 +0000 Why does my GPS think my car has moved in the garage at night? Can humans survive a space-ride to Mars? Why are epsom salts worth their salt? What is a black hole and what is inside it? How do the equations for special relativity and kinetic energy relate? Why is Pluto where it is in the solar system? Why have right and left headphones? Join Dr Chris for this week's brain-stretching science phone-in on 702. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why does my GPS think my car has moved in the garage at night? Can humans survive a space-ride to Mars? Why are epsom salts worth their salt? What is a black hole and what is inside it? How do the equations for special relativity and kinetic energy r... Why does my GPS think my car has moved in the garage at night? Can humans survive a space-ride to Mars? Why are epsom salts worth their salt? What is a black hole and what is inside it? How do the equations for special relativity and kinetic energy relate? Why is Pluto where it is in the solar system? Why have right and left headphones? Join Dr Chris for this week's brain-stretching science phone-in on 702. GPS, Mars, Manned spaceflight, black holes, astronomy 20:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120810-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120810BESTOFNAKED.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:26:57 +0000 How do nerves conduct electrical impulses? How long does it take a bee colony to make a beehive? Why are there 360 degrees in a circle? How does special relativity work? What happens to a live insect if you swallow it? Is there a north, south, east and west in space? What happens to a diesel engine when the fuel shuts off? Dr Chris needs your help this week, because he's not an apiculturist or a mathematical historian... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How do nerves conduct electrical impulses? How long does it take a bee colony to make a beehive? Why are there 360 degrees in a circle? How does special relativity work? What happens to a live insect if you swallow it? Is there a north, south, east a... How do nerves conduct electrical impulses? How long does it take a bee colony to make a beehive? Why are there 360 degrees in a circle? How does special relativity work? What happens to a live insect if you swallow it? Is there a north, south, east and west in space? What happens to a diesel engine when the fuel shuts off? Dr Chris needs your help this week, because he's not an apiculturist or a mathematical historian... circle,pi,mathematic,fuel,insect,special relativity,space,diesel,bee,engine,relativity,colony,nerv,conduct,beehive,hive, 21:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120727/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120727THENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:09:11 +0000 What's the point of making medicines fizzy? Why should salt have a sell-by date? Is boiled water as good as distilled for my iron? Do we actually only see half a movie? Where do foreign bodies dislodged from the eye go? Is lactose intolerance becoming more common? What causes morning sickness, and is it a risk for mother and baby? Join Dr Chris for this week's round-up of top questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What's the point of making medicines fizzy? Why should salt have a sell-by date? Is boiled water as good as distilled for my iron? Do we actually only see half a movie? Where do foreign bodies dislodged from the eye go? Is lactose intolerance becomin... What's the point of making medicines fizzy? Why should salt have a sell-by date? Is boiled water as good as distilled for my iron? Do we actually only see half a movie? Where do foreign bodies dislodged from the eye go? Is lactose intolerance becoming more common? What causes morning sickness, and is it a risk for mother and baby? Join Dr Chris for this week's round-up of top questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa... medicine,fizzy,salt,sell-by date,boiled water,distilled water,movie,frame rate,foreign bodies,eye,lactose intolerance,morning sickness,mother,baby,Talk Radio 702,South Africa, 22:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120720/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120720BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:22:24 +0000 This week, what causes anencephaly and exencephaly? Can electric cars recharge themselves from their wheels? How do astronomers determine the composition of exoplanets? Why do things move when I switch eyes while looking at them? Why do animals of the same species all look identical? Can we get dinosaur DNA out of amber? Do hands and feet get fat when a person puts on weight? Join Dr Chris for the latest round up of top questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, what causes anencephaly and exencephaly? Can electric cars recharge themselves from their wheels? How do astronomers determine the composition of exoplanets? Why do things move when I switch eyes while looking at them? Why do animals of th... This week, what causes anencephaly and exencephaly? Can electric cars recharge themselves from their wheels? How do astronomers determine the composition of exoplanets? Why do things move when I switch eyes while looking at them? Why do animals of the same species all look identical? Can we get dinosaur DNA out of amber? Do hands and feet get fat when a person puts on weight? Join Dr Chris for the latest round up of top questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. anencephaly,exencephaly,electric cars,recharge,wheels,astronomers,exoplanets,eyes,animals,dinosaur,DNA,amber,hands,feet,fat,weight, 23:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120713/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120713BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:15:59 +0000 This week, the cause of vitiligo, whether pork is linked to a sore throat, what happens to a flame in microgravity, what causes albinism, what is dark matter and why can't we see it, why doesn't the sea sink into the seabed, why is window-cleaner fatal for flies, what determines diastolic blood pressure and why are some babies born prematurely? Dr Chris takes on more top questions from the listeners of Talk Radio 702... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, the cause of vitiligo, whether pork is linked to a sore throat, what happens to a flame in microgravity, what causes albinism, what is dark matter and why can't we see it, why doesn't the sea sink into the seabed, why is window-cleaner fat... This week, the cause of vitiligo, whether pork is linked to a sore throat, what happens to a flame in microgravity, what causes albinism, what is dark matter and why can't we see it, why doesn't the sea sink into the seabed, why is window-cleaner fatal for flies, what determines diastolic blood pressure and why are some babies born prematurely? Dr Chris takes on more top questions from the listeners of Talk Radio 702... vitiligo, marine, seafloor, sinking, skin, body 24:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120706/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120706BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:10:11 +0000 What does the discovery of the Higgs particle mean? How do flies land upside down on the ceiling? What happens when we divide by zero? Why do healing wounds itch? Does my washing dry by osmosis? How do fibre optics work? What causes a headache? Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What does the discovery of the Higgs particle mean? How do flies land upside down on the ceiling? What happens when we divide by zero? Why do healing wounds itch? Does my washing dry by osmosis? How do fibre optics work? What causes a headache?... What does the discovery of the Higgs particle mean? How do flies land upside down on the ceiling? What happens when we divide by zero? Why do healing wounds itch? Does my washing dry by osmosis? How do fibre optics work? What causes a headache? wounds itch, higgs boson, fly landing, fibre optics, headaches, division by zero 22:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120622/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/thenakedscientist/20120622BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:40:33 +0000 Is the moon brighter overhead? Why do babies have higher heart rates? Do men snore more than women? What is peripheral neuropathy? Why are our organs wet inside? How do electric eels work? Why do wires tangle? What is the basis of a skin graft? This week Dr Chris takes on more tough questions on TalkRadio 702, South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Is the moon brighter overhead? Why do babies have higher heart rates? Do men snore more than women? What is peripheral neuropathy? Why are our organs wet inside? How do electric eels work? Why do wires tangle? What is the basis of a skin graft? This ... Is the moon brighter overhead? Why do babies have higher heart rates? Do men snore more than women? What is peripheral neuropathy? Why are our organs wet inside? How do electric eels work? Why do wires tangle? What is the basis of a skin graft? This week Dr Chris takes on more tough questions on TalkRadio 702, South Africa... moon,babies,heart rate,snore,peripheral neuropathy,organs,electric eels,tangle,skin graft,science questions,ask the naked scientists, 20:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120615/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120615THENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:22:25 +0000 What gives a flame its colour, and what is the hottest part? What limits the height of a skyscraper? How does post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV work? How do they put the lines on a clay tennis court? Why do some songs cause goose-pimples? Why are some people better at withstanding temperature extremes? And can lightning be collected as a power-source? Join us for the answers and some lively chat from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What gives a flame its colour, and what is the hottest part? What limits the height of a skyscraper? How does post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV work? How do they put the lines on a clay tennis court? Why do some songs cause goose-pimples? Why are som... What gives a flame its colour, and what is the hottest part? What limits the height of a skyscraper? How does post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV work? How do they put the lines on a clay tennis court? Why do some songs cause goose-pimples? Why are some people better at withstanding temperature extremes? And can lightning be collected as a power-source? Join us for the answers and some lively chat from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. flame,colour,skyscraper,post-exposure prophylaxis,HIV,clay tennis court,goose-pimples,temperature,extremes,lightning,power,talk radio 702, 22:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120612/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120608BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:18:59 +0000 Who was Phillip Tobias, how do self-focusing binoculars work, are muscle transplants possible, what is the bone structure of a snake, what happens when several sounds interact, will we still be evolving in the future, why is air transparent and what comes up when you clear your throat? Dr Chris has the answers to this week's crop of questions from Talk Radio 702 South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Who was Phillip Tobias, how do self-focusing binoculars work, are muscle transplants possible, what is the bone structure of a snake, what happens when several sounds interact, will we still be evolving in the future, why is air transparent and what ... Who was Phillip Tobias, how do self-focusing binoculars work, are muscle transplants possible, what is the bone structure of a snake, what happens when several sounds interact, will we still be evolving in the future, why is air transparent and what comes up when you clear your throat? Dr Chris has the answers to this week's crop of questions from Talk Radio 702 South Africa. Phillip Tobias, muscle transplants, binoculars, throat clearing, 24:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120601/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120601BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Thu, 31 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Do birds have a sense of smell? Are penicillin allergies permanent? How do vultures identify dinner? Does light travel forever? Is alcohol added to cooked food safe for an alcoholic? Do viruses have viruses that prey on them? How do bees track down my beer? Are some people genetically programmed to commit crime? Can two twins have different fathers? How did the power of speech first evolve? Dr Chris Smith has the answers... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Do birds have a sense of smell? Are penicillin allergies permanent? How do vultures identify dinner? Does light travel forever? Is alcohol added to cooked food safe for an alcoholic? Do viruses have viruses that prey on them? How do bees track down m... Do birds have a sense of smell? Are penicillin allergies permanent? How do vultures identify dinner? Does light travel forever? Is alcohol added to cooked food safe for an alcoholic? Do viruses have viruses that prey on them? How do bees track down my beer? Are some people genetically programmed to commit crime? Can two twins have different fathers? How did the power of speech first evolve? Dr Chris Smith has the answers... birds,sense,smell,penicillin,allergy,vultures,light,alcohol,alcoholic,viruses,bees,beer,genetics,crime,twins,fathers,speech,evolve, 22:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120525-2/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120525BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:24:34 +0000 What makes dog poo turn white? Is water really wet, or does it just wet things? What was the nuclear impact of Fukushima? Where did my big ants go? Do microwaves alter water? Is the world changing shape? Where do corrugations in dirt roads come from? How did the Universe come by its water? Will my wife really end up looking like my mother-in-law? Join Dr Chris for another crop of top questions from 702, South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What makes dog poo turn white? Is water really wet, or does it just wet things? What was the nuclear impact of Fukushima? Where did my big ants go? Do microwaves alter water? Is the world changing shape? Where do corrugations in dirt roads come from?... What makes dog poo turn white? Is water really wet, or does it just wet things? What was the nuclear impact of Fukushima? Where did my big ants go? Do microwaves alter water? Is the world changing shape? Where do corrugations in dirt roads come from? How did the Universe come by its water? Will my wife really end up looking like my mother-in-law? Join Dr Chris for another crop of top questions from 702, South Africa. wide, ants, mother-in-law, genetics, looks, nucelar, Fukushima, dog poo 23:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120518-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120518BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:46:53 +0000 Are premium-priced fuels really worth the extra cost? Why are males born with nipples? Is a male contraceptive pill in the offing? Do all animals get the same number of heartbeats? Does any one organ failing cause death? Can aeroplanes run on diesel? Why does silver tarnish? What causes lightning? Is mental illness curable? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of queries from South Africa. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Are premium-priced fuels really worth the extra cost? Why are males born with nipples? Is a male contraceptive pill in the offing? Do all animals get the same number of heartbeats? Does any one organ failing cause death? Can aeroplanes run on diesel?... Are premium-priced fuels really worth the extra cost? Why are males born with nipples? Is a male contraceptive pill in the offing? Do all animals get the same number of heartbeats? Does any one organ failing cause death? Can aeroplanes run on diesel? Why does silver tarnish? What causes lightning? Is mental illness curable? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of queries from South Africa. organ, nipples, contraceptive, organ failure, mental illness 23:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120504/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120504BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 4 May 2012 12:16:26 +0000 Why do I bruise more easily now I'm older? Why do some wind turbines spin in reverse? Are UV sunbeds worse for young skin? Ozone therapy, or quackery? Why do I want to eat chalk? Is blood the same in all animals? And alongside the answers to the best science questions 702 listeners have to offer, Dr Chris also reveals new radio-controlled cells... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do I bruise more easily now I'm older? Why do some wind turbines spin in reverse? Are UV sunbeds worse for young skin? Ozone therapy, or quackery? Why do I want to eat chalk? Is blood the same in all animals? And alongside the answers to the best... Why do I bruise more easily now I'm older? Why do some wind turbines spin in reverse? Are UV sunbeds worse for young skin? Ozone therapy, or quackery? Why do I want to eat chalk? Is blood the same in all animals? And alongside the answers to the best science questions 702 listeners have to offer, Dr Chris also reveals new radio-controlled cells... chalk, blood, animals, cells, UV, wind turbines 22:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120330/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120330BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0000 What substances are in snake venom? Where is sea-level measured? Are any of my cells the original ones I was born with? Are we seeing the effects of global warming? How does planetary precession work? How do bullets do damage? How can you tell when a melon is ripe? Why are men so stubborn? Plus, how fossilised raindrops are shedding light on what Earth's atmosphere was like 3 billion years ago... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What substances are in snake venom? Where is sea-level measured? Are any of my cells the original ones I was born with? Are we seeing the effects of global warming? How does planetary precession work? How do bullets do damage? How can you tell when a... What substances are in snake venom? Where is sea-level measured? Are any of my cells the original ones I was born with? Are we seeing the effects of global warming? How does planetary precession work? How do bullets do damage? How can you tell when a melon is ripe? Why are men so stubborn? Plus, how fossilised raindrops are shedding light on what Earth's atmosphere was like 3 billion years ago... snake venom,sea-level,cells,global warming,planetary precession,bullets,melon,stubborn,fossilised raindrops,Earth's atmosphere, 21:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120323/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120323BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:52:01 +0000 What causes jaundice in newborn babies? What is vitiligo? How do liquids behave in space? What causes cardiac arrests? What would happen if Earth span in reverse? What is Bell's Palsy? What are quarks? And how do hiccups occur? Join Dr Chris for this week's crop of questions from South Africa's Talk Radio 702 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What causes jaundice in newborn babies? What is vitiligo? How do liquids behave in space? What causes cardiac arrests? What would happen if Earth span in reverse? What is Bell's Palsy? What are quarks? And how do hiccups occur? Join Dr Chris for this... What causes jaundice in newborn babies? What is vitiligo? How do liquids behave in space? What causes cardiac arrests? What would happen if Earth span in reverse? What is Bell's Palsy? What are quarks? And how do hiccups occur? Join Dr Chris for this week's crop of questions from South Africa's Talk Radio 702 22:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120309/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120309BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:31:00 +0000 Does alcohol affect men and women the same way? Do other animals menstruate? Does intensive training affect a woman's fertility? Is it bad for birds to drink from my swimming pool? Should I shower during a thunderstorm? What causes a febrile convulsion? What is photocatalysis? Who gets gallstones and what are they? Why do whales have horizontal tails? Join Dr Chris on Talk Radio 702 for this week's select crop of top science questions... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Does alcohol affect men and women the same way? Do other animals menstruate? Does intensive training affect a woman's fertility? Is it bad for birds to drink from my swimming pool? Should I shower during a thunderstorm? What causes a febrile convulsi... Does alcohol affect men and women the same way? Do other animals menstruate? Does intensive training affect a woman's fertility? Is it bad for birds to drink from my swimming pool? Should I shower during a thunderstorm? What causes a febrile convulsion? What is photocatalysis? Who gets gallstones and what are they? Why do whales have horizontal tails? Join Dr Chris on Talk Radio 702 for this week's select crop of top science questions... alcohol,gender,menstruation,fertility,birds,swimming pool,chlorine,thunderstorm,febrile convulsion,photocatalysis,gallstones,whales,horizontal tails, 20:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120302/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120302BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:50:24 +0000 What does the genetic fingerprint of Ozti, the 5300-year-old Alpine iceman, reveal? Why do the bubbles in a glass of Guinness appear to be defying the laws of physics? Could we replace food with pills? Why did a dead bee still sting me? Is there any evidence that Voodoo does do anything? Why do balloons go bang? How do ducklings recognise their mothers? And why are planets round? Join Dr Chris for this week's crop of top science questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What does the genetic fingerprint of Ozti, the 5300-year-old Alpine iceman, reveal? Why do the bubbles in a glass of Guinness appear to be defying the laws of physics? Could we replace food with pills? Why did a dead bee still sting me? Is there any ... What does the genetic fingerprint of Ozti, the 5300-year-old Alpine iceman, reveal? Why do the bubbles in a glass of Guinness appear to be defying the laws of physics? Could we replace food with pills? Why did a dead bee still sting me? Is there any evidence that Voodoo does do anything? Why do balloons go bang? How do ducklings recognise their mothers? And why are planets round? Join Dr Chris for this week's crop of top science questions from South Africa... 21:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120224/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120224BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:40:00 +0000 Can we grow a hamburger in a dish? What's the one meat that vegetarians can ethically eat? Do ants regard rival colonies as friends, or foes? What causes a cerebrospinal fluid leak and can it be repaired? Are flies the same everywhere? Why does beer freeze when you get it out of the fridge? And what could cause an itchy neck? Join Dr Chris for the answers to Talk Radio 702's top science questions... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Can we grow a hamburger in a dish? What's the one meat that vegetarians can ethically eat? Do ants regard rival colonies as friends, or foes? What causes a cerebrospinal fluid leak and can it be repaired? Are flies the same everywhere? Why does b... Can we grow a hamburger in a dish? What's the one meat that vegetarians can ethically eat? Do ants regard rival colonies as friends, or foes? What causes a cerebrospinal fluid leak and can it be repaired? Are flies the same everywhere? Why does beer freeze when you get it out of the fridge? And what could cause an itchy neck? Join Dr Chris for the answers to Talk Radio 702's top science questions... hamburger,meat,vegetarian,ants,colonies,cerebrospinal fluid,flies,beer,freeze,itchy neck,supercool,eating placenta,in vitro meat,lab meat, 20:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120217-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120217BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:40:49 +0000 Why is amputation necessary in cases of gangrene? What is aspartame and can it cause Alzheimer's? What's the basis of the Atkins Diet? How is melanin made and is neuromelanin the same stuff? Why do objects in the rear view mirror appear closer than they are? Are insecticidal deaths painful for insect victims? Why does booze cause a ruddy complexion? And at what age do babies begin to think? Join Dr Chris for another round up of top quality questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why is amputation necessary in cases of gangrene? What is aspartame and can it cause Alzheimer's? What's the basis of the Atkins Diet? How is melanin made and is neuromelanin the same stuff? Why do objects in the rear view mirror appear closer than t... Why is amputation necessary in cases of gangrene? What is aspartame and can it cause Alzheimer's? What's the basis of the Atkins Diet? How is melanin made and is neuromelanin the same stuff? Why do objects in the rear view mirror appear closer than they are? Are insecticidal deaths painful for insect victims? Why does booze cause a ruddy complexion? And at what age do babies begin to think? Join Dr Chris for another round up of top quality questions from South Africa... 20:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120210-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120210BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:03:26 +0000 What is freezing rain, do cats control their owners, how do accents arise, why does hair go grey, what is the origin of deja vu, why did my glass table spontaneously explode and is the world population becoming more or less genetically diverse? Dr Chris tackles this week's round up of the best science questions from South Africa.... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What is freezing rain, do cats control their owners, how do accents arise, why does hair go grey, what is the origin of deja vu, why did my glass table spontaneously explode and is the world population becoming more or less genetically diverse? Dr Ch... What is freezing rain, do cats control their owners, how do accents arise, why does hair go grey, what is the origin of deja vu, why did my glass table spontaneously explode and is the world population becoming more or less genetically diverse? Dr Chris tackles this week's round up of the best science questions from South Africa.... 23:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120127/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120127BESTTHENAKED.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:05:00 +0000 This week we debate whether wounds should be left open or covered up, why toenails - but not thumbnails - ingrow, what is hydatid disease, whether we can tag people to track them for life, what causes ringworm, the difference between a TIA and a stroke and what happens to the solid fuel boosters jettisoned by the space shuttle during ascent. Plus, a look at jumping spiders' eyes! Join Dr Chris on Talk Radio 702 for all the answers... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week we debate whether wounds should be left open or covered up, why toenails - but not thumbnails - ingrow, what is hydatid disease, whether we can tag people to track them for life, what causes ringworm, the difference between a TIA and a stro... This week we debate whether wounds should be left open or covered up, why toenails - but not thumbnails - ingrow, what is hydatid disease, whether we can tag people to track them for life, what causes ringworm, the difference between a TIA and a stroke and what happens to the solid fuel boosters jettisoned by the space shuttle during ascent. Plus, a look at jumping spiders' eyes! Join Dr Chris on Talk Radio 702 for all the answers... wound,toenail,thumbnail,ingrowing toenail,hydatid disease,ringworm,TIA,stroke,solid fuel booster,space shuttle,jumping spider, 22:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/20120120/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120120BESTTHENAKED.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:46:20 +0000 How much water should you drink in a day? Can miscarriages be prevented? What's more efficient - leaving the hot water on constantly, or heating it only when needed? Why are some eggs double yolkers? What's the point of flies? And why do some people have more than five fingers? Join Dr Chris for another crop of South Africa's top science questions on Talk Radio 702... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How much water should you drink in a day? Can miscarriages be prevented? What's more efficient - leaving the hot water on constantly, or heating it only when needed? Why are some eggs double yolkers? What's the point of flies? And why do some people ... How much water should you drink in a day? Can miscarriages be prevented? What's more efficient - leaving the hot water on constantly, or heating it only when needed? Why are some eggs double yolkers? What's the point of flies? And why do some people have more than five fingers? Join Dr Chris for another crop of South Africa's top science questions on Talk Radio 702... water,drink,miscarriage,efficiency,hot water,heating,egg,double yolker,flies,polydactyly,science questions, 23:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/1326465118/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20120113BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:32:34 +0000 Are cellphones safe? Why should cornflour make irradiated skin more comfortable? Why do dogs turn in circles before they lie down or defaecate? Are there any materials transparent to the eye but opaque to a camera? Is the Sun orbiting anything? How do they get the stripes in the toothpaste? Is blood donation an alternative to dieting? What do cows actually eat - grass, or bacteria? And why are birds so clever yet we rule the world? Join Dr Chris and the 702 crew for the first episode of Ask the Naked Scientists, 2012... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Are cellphones safe? Why should cornflour make irradiated skin more comfortable? Why do dogs turn in circles before they lie down or defaecate? Are there any materials transparent to the eye but opaque to a camera? Is the Sun orbiting anything? How d... Are cellphones safe? Why should cornflour make irradiated skin more comfortable? Why do dogs turn in circles before they lie down or defaecate? Are there any materials transparent to the eye but opaque to a camera? Is the Sun orbiting anything? How do they get the stripes in the toothpaste? Is blood donation an alternative to dieting? What do cows actually eat - grass, or bacteria? And why are birds so clever yet we rule the world? Join Dr Chris and the 702 crew for the first episode of Ask the Naked Scientists, 2012... 21:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.11.25/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111125BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:30:38 +0000 What is the best way to manage autism? Do we swap molecules when we touch each other? Can my koi recognise my voice? Can methane be used for firing my pots? Are out of body experiences real? Are vitamin supplements a pill worth paying for? Join Dr Chris as he tackles this week's crop of questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa, and also brings us news of the finding of the world's first fishing tackle... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What is the best way to manage autism? Do we swap molecules when we touch each other? Can my koi recognise my voice? Can methane be used for firing my pots? Are out of body experiences real? Are vitamin supplements a pill worth paying for? Join Dr Ch... What is the best way to manage autism? Do we swap molecules when we touch each other? Can my koi recognise my voice? Can methane be used for firing my pots? Are out of body experiences real? Are vitamin supplements a pill worth paying for? Join Dr Chris as he tackles this week's crop of questions from Talk Radio 702, South Africa, and also brings us news of the finding of the world's first fishing tackle... 21:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.11.18/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111118BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:43:04 +0000 Is there any evidence for acupuncture? Compared with coffee left to stand, why does freshly-brewed make a different sound when stirred? Does disprin deal with cold sores? Why would blood pressure and cholesterol drop after a trip up Kilimanjaro? What conditions might make a man explode? How does the oral contraceptive pill work? Can it fool a pregnancy test? Why do planes ditch fuel before an emergency landing? What's ozone therapy and do parallel universes exist? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of Talk Radio 702 questions from South Africa... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Is there any evidence for acupuncture? Compared with coffee left to stand, why does freshly-brewed make a different sound when stirred? Does disprin deal with cold sores? Why would blood pressure and cholesterol drop after a trip up Kilimanjaro? What... Is there any evidence for acupuncture? Compared with coffee left to stand, why does freshly-brewed make a different sound when stirred? Does disprin deal with cold sores? Why would blood pressure and cholesterol drop after a trip up Kilimanjaro? What conditions might make a man explode? How does the oral contraceptive pill work? Can it fool a pregnancy test? Why do planes ditch fuel before an emergency landing? What's ozone therapy and do parallel universes exist? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of Talk Radio 702 questions from South Africa... acupuncture,coffee,stirring,disprin,cold sores,blood pressure,cholesterol,Kilimanjaro,explode,oral contraceptive pill,pregnancy test,planes,emergency landing,ozone therapy, parallel universes, 22:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.11.04/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111104BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 4 Nov 2011 13:07:00 +0000 Why do more eggs means less water in an egg boiler? Does a hip replacement shorten a leg? Where do beetles go in winter? And why are planets round? Plus, how killing off aged cells improves vitality, why pollution is intensifying cyclones and how skin cells can see UV... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do more eggs means less water in an egg boiler? Does a hip replacement shorten a leg? Where do beetles go in winter? And why are planets round? Plus, how killing off aged cells improves vitality, why pollution is intensifying cyclones and how ski... Why do more eggs means less water in an egg boiler? Does a hip replacement shorten a leg? Where do beetles go in winter? And why are planets round? Plus, how killing off aged cells improves vitality, why pollution is intensifying cyclones and how skin cells can see UV... egg boiler, hip replacement,beetles,winter,planets,aged cells,vitality,pollution,cyclonesUV, 26:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.10.28-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111028THENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:53:00 +0000 Why do electric clocks lose time, what's smaller than an atom, what is sickle cell disease, does ice stop a nose-bleed, can cartilage be replaced and where does sweat come from and are we all equally sweaty? Ask! this week comes from the British Society for Gene Therapy conference in Brighton which kicked off with a DNA fingerprinting race... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do electric clocks lose time, what's smaller than an atom, what is sickle cell disease, does ice stop a nose-bleed, can cartilage be replaced and where does sweat come from and are we all equally sweaty? Ask! this week comes from the British Soci... Why do electric clocks lose time, what's smaller than an atom, what is sickle cell disease, does ice stop a nose-bleed, can cartilage be replaced and where does sweat come from and are we all equally sweaty? Ask! this week comes from the British Society for Gene Therapy conference in Brighton which kicked off with a DNA fingerprinting race... clocks,atom,sickle cell disease,ice,nose-bleed,cartilage,sweat, 23:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.10.21/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111021BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:10:03 +0000 This week, why does a bout of flu leave you with blocked ears? Can grapefruits be engineered to taste like meat? Why is genetic diversity highest in Africa? Why can't we tickle ourselves? And why does seeing someone else suffer make us experience pain ourselves? Plus, news of a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, why antivirals might abate Alzheimer's and how seaweeds make corals seasick... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, why does a bout of flu leave you with blocked ears? Can grapefruits be engineered to taste like meat? Why is genetic diversity highest in Africa? Why can't we tickle ourselves? And why does seeing someone else suffer make us experience pai... This week, why does a bout of flu leave you with blocked ears? Can grapefruits be engineered to taste like meat? Why is genetic diversity highest in Africa? Why can't we tickle ourselves? And why does seeing someone else suffer make us experience pain ourselves? Plus, news of a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, why antivirals might abate Alzheimer's and how seaweeds make corals seasick... 22:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.10.14/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111014BESTCHRISSMITH.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:38:04 +0000 Where do allergies come from? What "actually" is an itch? What is meant by matching a donated organ? Why do veins distend on a hot day? What causes floaters in the eye? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's fast and furious barrage of questions, as well as news of the origins of the plague... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Where do allergies come from? What "actually" is an itch? What is meant by matching a donated organ? Why do veins distend on a hot day? What causes floaters in the eye? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's fast and furious barrage of question... Where do allergies come from? What "actually" is an itch? What is meant by matching a donated organ? Why do veins distend on a hot day? What causes floaters in the eye? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's fast and furious barrage of questions, as well as news of the origins of the plague... allergies,itch,matching,donated organ,veins,distend,floaters,eye,plague, 24:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.10.07/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20111007NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 7 Oct 2011 15:41:42 +0000 Why do some things dissolve but others don't, what are the stains on the towels at the gym and how do astronauts keep their balance in the absence of gravity? Also, what causes meteor showers, can you sneeze in your sleep, what's the best way to dislodge a foreign body in the eye, what is pancreatic cancer and what causes sweaty hands and feet? The answers to this lot, plus news of how Earth came by its water and a chemical to keep unblocked arteries clear... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do some things dissolve but others don't, what are the stains on the towels at the gym and how do astronauts keep their balance in the absence of gravity? Also, what causes meteor showers, can you sneeze in your sleep, what's the best way to disl... Why do some things dissolve but others don't, what are the stains on the towels at the gym and how do astronauts keep their balance in the absence of gravity? Also, what causes meteor showers, can you sneeze in your sleep, what's the best way to dislodge a foreign body in the eye, what is pancreatic cancer and what causes sweaty hands and feet? The answers to this lot, plus news of how Earth came by its water and a chemical to keep unblocked arteries clear... dissolve,stains,towels,gym,astronauts,balance,gravity,meteor showers,sneeze,sleep,foreign body,eye,pancreatic cancer,sweaty hands,feet,Earth,water,arteries,stent,science questions,science news, 23:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.09.30/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110930NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:45:37 +0000 Why do onions make you cry and will a frozen onion have the same tear-jerking effect? What medicinal qualities does aloe vera possess? Is ice-crunching harmful? What's the best way to prop up metabolism as we age? What can I do about stress incontinence? Plus, news of what Tweets posted online can tell us about the population's collective mood, and a new way to tell who needs extra investigations after a heart attack... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why do onions make you cry and will a frozen onion have the same tear-jerking effect? What medicinal qualities does aloe vera possess? Is ice-crunching harmful? What's the best way to prop up metabolism as we age? What can I do about stress incontine... Why do onions make you cry and will a frozen onion have the same tear-jerking effect? What medicinal qualities does aloe vera possess? Is ice-crunching harmful? What's the best way to prop up metabolism as we age? What can I do about stress incontinence? Plus, news of what Tweets posted online can tell us about the population's collective mood, and a new way to tell who needs extra investigations after a heart attack... onions,cry,frozen onion,tear-jerking,medicinal,aloe vera,ice,metabolism,age,stress incontinence,twitter,mood,cardiac,heart attack,ECG,Science questions, 21:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.09.16/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110916BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:29:49 +0000 Does cooking with gas taste better, why are yawns infectious, how does carbon dating work, what is spontaneous human combustion, why won't a nine year old blow his nose and how can contraceptives help ovarian diseases? Dr Chris takes on this week's slew of science from South Africa and also asks what fatherhod does for a man's testosterone levels. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Does cooking with gas taste better, why are yawns infectious, how does carbon dating work, what is spontaneous human combustion, why won't a nine year old blow his nose and how can contraceptives help ovarian diseases? Dr Chris takes on this week's s... Does cooking with gas taste better, why are yawns infectious, how does carbon dating work, what is spontaneous human combustion, why won't a nine year old blow his nose and how can contraceptives help ovarian diseases? Dr Chris takes on this week's slew of science from South Africa and also asks what fatherhod does for a man's testosterone levels. carbon dating, spontaneoud combustion, nose, snot, contraceptices, ovaries 21:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.09.02/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110902BESTTHENAKED.mp3 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000 Where does the energy come from that keeps electrons in orbit within an atom? Can cars and truck weigh themselves like lifts to prevent overloading? How long do some atoms or molecules last in the body? What causes croup? Why would electrolysed water go green? Can viruses trigger asthma, and what is reflex sympathetic dystrophy? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's round up of questions as well as news that probiotic bacteria can alter brain chemistry - certainly food for thought! Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Where does the energy come from that keeps electrons in orbit within an atom? Can cars and truck weigh themselves like lifts to prevent overloading? How long do some atoms or molecules last in the body? What causes croup? Why would electrolysed water... Where does the energy come from that keeps electrons in orbit within an atom? Can cars and truck weigh themselves like lifts to prevent overloading? How long do some atoms or molecules last in the body? What causes croup? Why would electrolysed water go green? Can viruses trigger asthma, and what is reflex sympathetic dystrophy? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's round up of questions as well as news that probiotic bacteria can alter brain chemistry - certainly food for thought! electron, atom, orbit, asthma, virus, bacteria, probiotics, trucks, croup 21:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.08.19/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110819BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:01:00 +0000 Where and in what volume is mucus made in the body? Why do bums look darker that skin elsewhere on the body? How does laughter or low mood affect health and immunity and what causes urticaria? Join Dr Chris for the answers as well as news of a new gene screen technique to find new treatments using old drugs and why climate change is driving animals uphill... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Where and in what volume is mucus made in the body? Why do bums look darker that skin elsewhere on the body? How does laughter or low mood affect health and immunity and what causes urticaria? Join Dr Chris for the answers as well as news of a new ge... Where and in what volume is mucus made in the body? Why do bums look darker that skin elsewhere on the body? How does laughter or low mood affect health and immunity and what causes urticaria? Join Dr Chris for the answers as well as news of a new gene screen technique to find new treatments using old drugs and why climate change is driving animals uphill... mucus,skin,laughter,immunity,urticaria,gene,science questions,science Q&A,702,naked scientist, 23:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.08.12-2/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110812BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:57:00 +0000 What makes the eye's pupils change size? Does scratching a coin make a machine more likely to accept it? Why does a copper bangle change colour periodically? Does the spinning of the Earth affect the top speed of a dragster? Does ice weigh less than water? Are glyconutrients beneficial for arthritis? And what makes a nose sweat more in winter than summer? join Dr Chris for the answers to these questions as well as news of how fungi and plants create their own free-market economies, and how scientists can reprogramme the immune system to combat cancer... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What makes the eye's pupils change size? Does scratching a coin make a machine more likely to accept it? Why does a copper bangle change colour periodically? Does the spinning of the Earth affect the top speed of a dragster? Does ice weigh less than ... What makes the eye's pupils change size? Does scratching a coin make a machine more likely to accept it? Why does a copper bangle change colour periodically? Does the spinning of the Earth affect the top speed of a dragster? Does ice weigh less than water? Are glyconutrients beneficial for arthritis? And what makes a nose sweat more in winter than summer? join Dr Chris for the answers to these questions as well as news of how fungi and plants create their own free-market economies, and how scientists can reprogramme the immune system to combat cancer... eye,pupil,scratching,coin,machine,copper,bangle,colour,Earth,top speed,dragster,ice,water,glyconutrients,arthritis,nose,sweat, 23:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.08.05/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110805BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 16:54:18 +0000 NASA announce signs of running water on Mars and scientists turn skin cells into brain cells. Plus the answers to why certain drugs work well for some people but not others, why my muffin burns in the middle in the microwave, why things defrost badly in microwave ovens, the origin of handedness, what causes someone to snore in the daytime, why do some smells linger longer and why do my eyes water when I bend forward? Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa NASA announce signs of running water on Mars and scientists turn skin cells into brain cells. Plus the answers to why certain drugs work well for some people but not others, why my muffin burns in the middle in the microwave, why things defrost badly... NASA announce signs of running water on Mars and scientists turn skin cells into brain cells. Plus the answers to why certain drugs work well for some people but not others, why my muffin burns in the middle in the microwave, why things defrost badly in microwave ovens, the origin of handedness, what causes someone to snore in the daytime, why do some smells linger longer and why do my eyes water when I bend forward? mars, cooking, microwave, smell, eyes, burning 23:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.07.15-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110715BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:13:00 +0000 This week - Will wounds heal quicker if licked by a dog? Why does flying cause earaches? How do gas masks work? Why don't continuous rails buckle in the heat? Why do egg shells come in different colours? Dr Chris joins Redi to discuss all of these and more... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week - Will wounds heal quicker if licked by a dog? Why does flying cause earaches? How do gas masks work? Why don't continuous rails buckle in the heat? Why do egg shells come in different colours? Dr Chris joins Redi to discuss all of the... This week - Will wounds heal quicker if licked by a dog? Why does flying cause earaches? How do gas masks work? Why don't continuous rails buckle in the heat? Why do egg shells come in different colours? Dr Chris joins Redi to discuss all of these and more... wounds,heal,licked,dog,flying,earache,gas mask,continuous rails,buckle,heat,egg shells,colours, 24:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.07.08/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110624BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:00:47 +0000 Does jumping inside a plummeting lift prior to impact prevent a fatal fall? What causes echoes on phones? Are trees actually net oxygen consumers? Why do my ice cubes grow stalagmites? Why do farts deployed underwater have a worse whiff? Why can't we split carbon dioxide and use the oxygen? What's the story about the first artificial windpipe grown from a patient's own cells? Join Dr Chris for this week's round up of science questions and trivia on Talk Radio 702. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Does jumping inside a plummeting lift prior to impact prevent a fatal fall? What causes echoes on phones? Are trees actually net oxygen consumers? Why do my ice cubes grow stalagmites? Why do farts deployed underwater have a worse whiff? Why can't we... Does jumping inside a plummeting lift prior to impact prevent a fatal fall? What causes echoes on phones? Are trees actually net oxygen consumers? Why do my ice cubes grow stalagmites? Why do farts deployed underwater have a worse whiff? Why can't we split carbon dioxide and use the oxygen? What's the story about the first artificial windpipe grown from a patient's own cells? Join Dr Chris for this week's round up of science questions and trivia on Talk Radio 702. jumping,lift,fall,echo,phone,trees,oxygen,ice,stalagmites,farts,underwater,carbon dioxide,artificial windpipe,stem cells 43:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.07.01/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110701BESTTHENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000 This Week, Chris Smith and Ben Valsler join Redi in the studio for an extended Ask the Naked Scientists! We find out why the sky appears blue and if electric blankets are bad for your health. Plus, how hot is empty space, how do dogs see the world and many more science questions. Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This Week, Chris Smith and Ben Valsler join Redi in the studio for an extended Ask the Naked Scientists! We find out why the sky appears blue and if electric blankets are bad for your health. Plus, how hot is empty space, how do dogs see the world ... This Week, Chris Smith and Ben Valsler join Redi in the studio for an extended Ask the Naked Scientists! We find out why the sky appears blue and if electric blankets are bad for your health. Plus, how hot is empty space, how do dogs see the world and many more science questions. Ask the Naked Scientists,sky,blue,electric blanket,health,space,dog vision, 21:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.06.10/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110610BESTNAKES.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:20:26 +0000 How do doctors name phobias? Is the ice on the freezer sides safe to eat? What is the low-frequency hum I can hear? Is pipe tobacco tar good for cuts and sores? Why do birthmarks persist? What keeps the head so hot? Why are animals alarmed by loud noises? A bumper crop of science questions awaits Dr Chris in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists... Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How do doctors name phobias? Is the ice on the freezer sides safe to eat? What is the low-frequency hum I can hear? Is pipe tobacco tar good for cuts and sores? Why do birthmarks persist? What keeps the head so hot? Why are animals alarmed by loud no... How do doctors name phobias? Is the ice on the freezer sides safe to eat? What is the low-frequency hum I can hear? Is pipe tobacco tar good for cuts and sores? Why do birthmarks persist? What keeps the head so hot? Why are animals alarmed by loud noises? A bumper crop of science questions awaits Dr Chris in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists... icem hum, sounds, freezer, animals, noises 23:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.06.03-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110603BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:08:52 +0000 Can haemorrhoid cream treat under-eye bags, how much radiation was released from Fukushima, why is the moon larger on the horizon, what constitutes stamina, are mobile masts making me ill, why does logic vary between individuals and how does a drug know where to go in the body? Join Dr Chris for the answers and news of the E. coli outbreak in Europe and a new molecule to render mosquitoes anosmic! Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Can haemorrhoid cream treat under-eye bags, how much radiation was released from Fukushima, why is the moon larger on the horizon, what constitutes stamina, are mobile masts making me ill, why does logic vary between individuals and how does a drug k... Can haemorrhoid cream treat under-eye bags, how much radiation was released from Fukushima, why is the moon larger on the horizon, what constitutes stamina, are mobile masts making me ill, why does logic vary between individuals and how does a drug know where to go in the body? Join Dr Chris for the answers and news of the E. coli outbreak in Europe and a new molecule to render mosquitoes anosmic! haemorrhoid,under-eye bags,radiation,Fukushima,moon,horizon,stamina,mobile masts,logic,drug,E. coli,outbreak,mosquito,anosmic,painkiller,analgaesic, 23:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.05.27/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110527BESTREDI.mp3 Fri, 27 May 2011 09:42:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Can a tropical storm be steered? Why should a stone hitting the outside of a window produce a chip on the inside surface? Why do aircraft sound louder going away than when they approach? Dr Chris gets to grips with another crop of top questions as we... tropical storm,steering,window,chip,aircraft,science questions,magnetic,electrons,dye,arteries,shape of the electron,electron, 21:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.05.20/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110513NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2011 02:10:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why can't a person see clearly underwater, what causes sensitive teeth, why do I wake up paralysed and can snail shells treat scars? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of science questions as well as news of a breakthrough in immune su... teeth,paralysed, underwater,mammals,sensitivity 21:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.05.06-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110506NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 6 May 2011 02:14:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Why is sea level rising, are organ transplants between males and females feasible, what keeps a moving bike upright and what causes epilepsy? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of top questions as well as how climate change is denting ... climate, diabetic, epilepsy, transplant, climate change, crop, jellyfish, wheat, Why is sea level rising?are organ transplants between males and females feasible?what keeps a moving bike upright?what causes epilepsy?gender,science questions, 22:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.04.15/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110415NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:38:39 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, modelling schizophrenia in a dish, why bats roost inverted, what remains in the ground after oil has been removed, why planets form on a horizontal plane, why we get goosepimples, near-death experiences, the cause of cold urticaria and why... schizoprenia, bats, goosepimples, ice cubes 22:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.04.08-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110408BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Thu, 7 Apr 2011 23:59:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Are there any impacts of ground fracturing to recover oil and gas, how do colour-changing creatures coordinate with their surroundings, why do ants invade peoples' houses, what is "yuppie flu" and are all snowflakes really different? Plus, news of ho... impacts of ground fracturing,oil,gas,colour-changing,ants,"yuppie flu",snowflakes,retina,tidiness,prejudice, 28:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.03.25/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_11.03.25.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The fate of soundwaves, can salamanders use silicon, why did the moon come closer to Earth, do you need to inhale to smell something, how do drugs know where it hurts and what preceded the Big Bang. Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's cro... c,melanoma,salamand,naked scientists,kitchen science 25:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.03.18/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110318THENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:36:10 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Should you keep your banana in the fridge? Why are ice-cubes easier to eject from top-shelf freezer trays? Why not site nuclear reactors underwater in the ocean to help keep them cool? Why was the tsunami water that hit Japan so dirty? Why did the Fu... nuclear reactor, fukushima, Japan, earthquake, tsunami, ice 24:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.03.15/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110304BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What causes the rainbow of colours around an aircraft's shadow, why are moths and mosquitoes attracted to lights, plasma vs LCD TV - what's the difference, how does a mosquito know when it's full of blood, are you ever too old to learn, and how do sc... rainbow,aircraft,aeroplane shadow,moth,mosquito,plasma TV,LCD TV,blood, too old to learn,calories,science questions,talk radio 702, 22:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.02.25-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110225BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:05:28 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How do melons concentrate water in their flesh? Why do some hairs grow longer than others? What's the advantage of African curly hair? Does the DNA of a donated organ displace that of the recipient? What are sunspots? Join Dr Chris for another mind-s... sunspot, nelon, water, afro, hair, evolution 03:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/scrapbook/show/2011.02.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scrapbook_Lightbulbs.mp4 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:43:01 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Sarah Castor-Perry, The Naked Scientists What's actually going on in a lightbulb when you switch it on? And why are energy saving bulbs more efficient than normal incandescent ones? Find out in the latest Naked Science Scrapbook.... naked scientists,naked,science,scrapbook,lightbulb,incandescent,filament,argon,tungsten,bulb,energy saving,compact fluorescent lamp,fluoresce 23:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.02.11-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110211BESTCHRISS.mp3 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:58:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, the causes of asthma, a new way to "K.O." MRSA, what is lupus and can it be controlled, how do metal-salt pool cleaners work and are henna tattoos safe?... asthma,MRSA,lupus,SLE,metal-salt pool cleaners,henna tattoo,science questions,science radio, 23:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.02.04/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110204NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:21:36 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, how stimulating the brain can help you to think outside the box, why corks in the bed can cure cramps, the inside information on itching, the brain basis of meditation and what happens when we do it, the science of sleep, and where did dom... cork, cramps, itching, meditation, body, brain, sleep, domesticated animals 19:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.01.28/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110128NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Straight from the horse's mouth, or cow's stomach, this week how scientists have found the genetic clue to better biofuels; also, the brain basis of addiction, the cause of false-positive HIV tests, what causes the colours in a peacock's feathers, is... addiction,baclofen,addiction,hiv,structural colour, feathers 21:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.01.21-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110121NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:30:43 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Where do renal calculi come from, can weight loss halt diabetes, how might neuro-feedback help ADHD and autism, what causes panic attacks and are artificial sweeteners safe? Join Dr Chris for the all answers on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, f... kidney, stones, renal, sweetener, diabetes, panic, ADHD, autism 26:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.01.14/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110114NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:51:17 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Could personal nuclear reactors power towns, why can't eyes be transplanted like livers, is it dangerous not to pee and poo when you need to, do drugs damage sperms and eggs, and how do rain and distilled water differ? Join Dr Chris as he pits his wi... toilet,nuclear,personal reactor,eyeball,eye,eye transplant,transplant,urinate,holding urine,holding poo,constipation,rain water,distilled water,sperm,drugs,infertility,fertility, 23:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2011.01.07/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20110107NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:42:20 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How cats find their way back to their former homes, the science of self-winding watches, why sunlight triggers sneezes, the basis of lightning and does an open window deter a strike, how fast gravity propagates, is it better to turn off the hot water... cat, navigate, gravity, sneeze, lightning, thunder, storm, watches, light 44:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.12.24-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101224NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:38:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What's a light-year, why is the earliest dawn not on the solstice, is the Sun hotter in South Africa, what causes neuropathy, can batteries short out in my pocket, is there a non-surgical solution to a squeaky voice, can my cell phone unlock my car a... neuroscience, neuropathy, surgery, stars, voice, cell phone, mobile, car, locking, unlocking 23:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.12.17/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101217THENAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:10:22 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How did a lightning storm spark a glowing ball above a roof, do atmospheric oxygen levels dip in winter, does anyone naturally not have fingerprints, are humans still evolving, and what's the story behind Lorenzo's Oil? Join Dr Chris for an intellect... oxygen, winter, lightning,Lorenzo's Oil,fingerprints,evolution,are humans evolving?,science q&a,science questions,ask a scientist,ask the naked scientists, 21:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.12.10-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101210BESTCHRISSMITH.mp3 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:47:38 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What can hydrogen reveal about the structure of the early Universe and what causes Alzheimer's Disease; is the moon upside down when seen from south of the equator, what causes Autism and can it be treated and why do I only need 4 hours sleep? Join D... ask the naked scientists,702,south africa,science questions,sleep,moon,universe,hydrogen,reionization, 26:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.12.03-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101203NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 3 Dec 2010 19:08:44 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Kangaroo mothercare, why we all look different, what's the capacity of the human brain and why do some songs get stuck in your head are all up for analysis this week, and Dr Chris also has news of how worms can treat inflammatory bowel diseases, a me... kangaroo mothercare, genetic variation, human brain capacity, what causes songs to get stuck in your head, worms for UC, arsenic-adapted bacteria 24:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.11.26/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101126NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:39:13 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What's more accurate, vehicle speed according to a GPS unit, or the speedometer? Also, what causes the Earth's magnetic field to flip, why do people sleepwalk and can the shrunken state of an accidentally boil-washed jersey be reversed? Join Dr Chris... sleepwalk, earth, magnetism, washing, laundry 23:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.11.19/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101119BESTREDICHRIS.mp3 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:03:35 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa How do space travellers navigate, can you swallow in microgravity, does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss, is there a "gay" gene, why did a game of football come to a frosty conclusion and why do some plant pigments change colour in water? Jo... astronaut, space, gravity, plants, gene, gay, football, pigment 20:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.11.12/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101112NAKED.mp3 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:17:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week, how Tetris could hold the key to blocking the bad memories and flashbacks behind post traumatic stress disorder and how an old drug could provide a new answer to neuroprotection from Parkinson's Disease. Also, why dark skin is more prone t... Tetris, post traumatic stress disorder, neuroprotection, Parkinson's Disease, scarring, diesel, petrol, soap, bacteria, pollution, 22:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.11.05/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101105NAKED.mp3 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:46:55 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa Where do accents come from, can glass be magnetised, what's the point of males and females and can people get locked together during sex? Join Dr Chris to find out and to hear about a new way to combat cancer, a novel way to block brain damage done b... sex, manget, cancer, brain damage, stroke 21:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.10.29/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101029BESTNAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:44:07 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa The Naked Scientist, Chris Smith strips science down to its bare essentials.How does grass break concrete?is one of the questions answered in this fascinating show.... deodorant, sweat, cancer, birds, disease, diet, stars, orbit 25:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.10.22/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101022NAKED.mp3 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:15:52 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa What stops water moving through a tiny hole, are ground up tablets safe to swallow, what are freckles, how fast can a human heart beat, what happens when a cataract is removed, where do fat flies come from and how does the moon influence the Earth? J... cataracts, capsules, freckles, moon, flies, heart, heartbeat, tablets 23:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.10.15-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101015NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:42 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa This week Dr Chris discusses how volcanoes can cut global warming, the evidence for genes linked to race, whether ambidexterity is real, the cause of crop circles, news of a new vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) and the tale of a comet that turned into a... dexterity, ambidextrous, genetics, tuberculosis, vaccine,asteroid 25:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.10.08-2/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20101008NAKEDS.mp3 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:50:24 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Talk Radio 702 / Cape Talk 567, South Africa. Are fat cells all made equal, why women glow while men perspire, the science of electromagnetic induction, what is emphysema, how are drug doses determined, is the Earth gaining weight and where does belly button fluff come from all go under the micr... earth, weight, lint, naval, belly button, fluff, emphysaema 28:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.10.01/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.10.01.mp3 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Where does the waste from an aeroplane toilet go? And could you ever really get stuck to one when pressing the flush? Do we have bigger brains than 500 years ago? And why are planets spherical? We tackle all of these questions this week, as well as f... naked scientists,aeroplane,toilet,flush,brains,light,artificial nose, shell,satellite,onions,speed of light,magnetic field 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.09.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.09.24.mp3 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:36:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do dolphins and other marine animals hydrate themselves? Can we use nanotechnology to fight disease? How does a radio-controlled clock work? We take on this variety of questions as well as find out why tea stains our cups, whether volcanic activi... ice, freeze, dolphin, volcano, atom, body, nanotechnology 25:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.09.17/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.09.17.mp3 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does a mobile phone mast work? What affect does living in space have on the human body? Could tractor beams become a reality? We take on these space age questions in this week's show as well as reveal the land area of Earth, why people in the Sou... tractor beam,mast,southern hemisphere,hemisphere, lantern, chinese, light, earth, drilling, mast, hair, wet, DNa, proteins 25:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.09.10/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.09.10.mp3 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are we at risk when we use public toilets? What can we catch from kissing strangers? Why is it safer to eat cooked rather than rare meat? We take on these risk averse questions as well as find out how the sun burns, why children shouldn't drink coffe... public toilet,blood,permafrost,rare meat,c,naked scientists,kitchen science 24:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.09.03-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.09.03.mp3 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do Pigeons nod their heads? How does food become body fat? What can you do with a ramjet? We take on these questions as well as discover how megapixels are formed, whether bees go into their hives at night and why we use CO2 in fizzy drinks. Plus... fizzy drink,c,naked scientists,kitchen science 25:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.08.27-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_10.08.27.mp3 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On Ask the Naked Scientists this week, we find out how cacti can survive with very little water, and why they are so well endowed with spines! We answer your questions on asteroids, the size of the universe and the correct angle to leave the Earth. ... naked scientists,space,size of space,cacti,cactus,spine,water,asteroid,cosmetics,anti-ageing,anti-aging,caffiene,cola,chinese lantern,oxygen,atmosphere,projectile,rechargeable batteries,energy consumption,stars,galaxy,black hole, 19:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.08.20-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.08.20.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How did we measure geographic distances before GPS? And how do GPS satellites do it now? Would floating bridges help in Pakistan? We'll tackle all of these questions this week, as well as finding out if ice would melt in space and ifall the alcohol e... naked scientists,space,gps,distance,maps,ice,deodorant,explosions,supernova,mobile,pontoon,bridge,pakistan,electric fence 23:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.08.13/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.08.13.mp3 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How small is a proton? What is a photon? And how do colour-changing toys work? We'll find out the answers to all these questions this week, plus find out how new stars are born, how painkillers work and the effects of salt on our bodies!... naked scientists,protons,photons,toys,heat sensitive,stars 26:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.08.06/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.08.06.mp3 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do lasers work? Could lasers be used to treat cataracts and blindness as well as our eyesight? Why is a hydrogen atom bigger than a helium one? Why is there no oxygen on other planets? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as fin... lasers, galaxies, gravity, eyesight, planets, oxygen, surgery, microwaves, horsepower, energy, dinosaurs, water, shrinking heads 30:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.07.30/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.07.30.mp3 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does time seem to go by faster as we get older? What do IQ tests really measure? How do probiotic yoghurts work? We get the answers to all these on this week's show, as well as finding out why hair goes lighter in the sun and how 3D televisions w... naked scientists,kitchen science,hair,IQ,noctilucent,volcanoes,skydiving,atmosphere,colour,probiotic yoghurt,3D,television 28:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.07.23/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.07.23.MP3 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does sugar look so different when you heat it up? How much CO2 is there in all the world's bottles of Cola? And which way is it to the Centre of the Universe? We'll tackle all these questions this week, as well as discovering what causes thunders... naked scientists,kitchen science,caramel,sugar,thunderstorms,airships,doodlebug,engine,plane,space,onions,garlic,fish and chips,poison,newspaper,cables,copper 30:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.07.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.07.16.mp3 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? How does a jet engine work? Where does earwax come from? Why are some apes vegetarian when we're not? We find out the answers to all these questions, as well as discover what thunderflies are, investigate i... gorilla, water, thunderfly, radio, feathers, earwax, malaria 29:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.07.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.07.09.mp3 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:25:10 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are moths attracted to light? How do red-leaved plants photosynthesise? Why don't hayfever sufferers become tolerant to pollen? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as discover if our planet changes its weight, how our brains ... moth, neruoscience, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, gorillas 22:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.07.02-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.07.02.mp3 Thu, 1 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does vinegar 'cook' an egg? How does Google work? Are the colours we see really real? We'll get the answers to all of these, plus explore how giant tortoises made it to the Galapogos, and how wiping out the human population would alter the atm... naked scientists,ask the naked scientists,science questions and answers,science Q&A, science questions,hot tap water,LHC,google, 29:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.06.25-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.06.25.mp3 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:25:57 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How are crisp flavours created? What makes flies so resilient? Why do some women get facial hair with age? We take on this variety of questions in this week's show as well as find out how our universe began, if Aspergers syndrome is hereditary and ho... heredity, lungs, planets, matter, anti-matter, hormones, facial hair, oestrogen, menopause, resilin, fly, car crash, crumple zone, methane, clathrates, rotablade, helicopter 30:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.06.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.06.18.mp3 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is microwaved water safe? Why does a mirage form? What causes that shimmer on a hot road? We tackle all of these questions this week, as well as look at how anti-dandruff shampoo works, how ships stay upright and whether humans are the only species t... naked scientists,microwave,water,de-ionised,balloon,weather,space,helicopter,laptop,scorpion,mirage,anti-dandruff,shampoo,cry,human,gravity,electromagnetism,spaceship 29:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.06.11/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.06.11.mp3 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How did HIV originate? Why does anaemia occur more often in Africa? Do growing pains exist? We take on these infectious questions as well as find out how limescale remover works, how rainbows form and whether all objects expand in heat. Plus, we inve... HIV, SIV, Simian, limescale, water, stress, strength, anaemia, prostate cancer, testicular cancer 25:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.06.04-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.06.04.mp3 Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do Tornadoes form? What's a daisy cutter bomb? Why do we get electric shocks when leaving our cars? We take on these questions as well as find out why Jelly freezes in the fridge, why humans can't pickup radiowaves and how far away the moon is. W... tornado, electric shock, atom, bomb, oil spill, limolene, spark, daisy cutter, moon 29:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.05.28/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_10.05.28.mp3 Fri, 28 May 2010 16:20:19 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Does our sense of taste change with age? How are horrid and pleasant smells decided by our brains? Is it harder to urinate when you're older? We tackle these time-sensitive questions in this week's show as well as find out how de-caffeinated coffee i... ageing, genes, taste, smell, urine, prostate, body, bacteria. flora, intestine, dreaming, love, caffeine, cattle 27:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.05.21-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.05.21.mp3 Thu, 20 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why can't we tickle ourselves? Is deafness down to our genes? Can diabetes cause Eczema? How does deodorant prevent body odour? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal if botox can be used as a medicine, why some people don't... botox, botulinum, eczema, bacteria, oil spill, gene, pain, odour, deodorant, genes, diabetes, oil, tickle, accent 24:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.05.19-1/ http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofredi/20100514BESTREDI.mp3 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:13:57 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST 702 FM Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa! This week we're adding a new member to the Ask! family with a new show on South Africa's flagship station TalkRadio 702. We look at man-boobs, hair cells, relativity at work in rugby, the right way round for yo... Hair Cells, Rugby, Man boobs, headphones, excito-toxicity, immune system, asparagus, 702, Capetalk 23:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.05.21/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.05.14.mp3 Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What effects can underground nuclear explosions have on our land? How do antibacterial cleaners work? Could bacteria be used to clean up our environment from pollutants? We take on these question in this week's show as well as find out why the colour... blue,data,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.05.07/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.05.07.mp3 Fri, 7 May 2010 15:19:29 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do earthquakes shift the earths axis? If the population of China jumped at once would it cause an earthquake? How much lava is inside the earth? Would more eruptions lead to an ice age? We tackle these questions as well as find out what makes stainle... volcano, axis, earthquake, asteroid, towel, eruption, ice age, lava, China, sunset, weather 28:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.04.30/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.04.30.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:23:16 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could a comet shield the earth from the sun? How do planets form around stars? Why are planets spherical? What's the temperature in space? We tackle these astronomical questions in this weeks show as well as reveal why there isn't a cure for the comm... comet, meteor,mars, cold, 3D glasses, x-Ray glasses, volcanic ash, core 24:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.04.23/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.04.23.MP3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:04:45 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are some Volcanic Eruptions stronger than others? Why can't aeroplanes fly around the ash in the sky? Is our ozone layer still a concern? Why will sea levels rise if the ice caps melt? We take on these explosive questions in this week's show as w... volcano, eruption, transmitter, silverfish, dogs, insulator, infra-red, ice cap, ozone, clingfilm, sail, sailboat, sea, romans 23:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.04.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.04.16.mp3 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:43:08 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does it feel hotter when the sun is out? Why can we see clouds at night? Is the sky always grey when it rains? We tackle these question on this week's show as well as find out if a magnet could replace the wires in a pendulum, why some plugs only... pendulum,plugs,prongs,near-death experience,clouds 26:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.04.09/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/STEAMPUNKNSMIX.mp3 Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do cats have a sixth sense? How do dogs moult? Why are some hairs longer than others? Why do women get hot flushes? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as find out why we form tears, how animals navigate and why our voice changes whe... hot flushes, menopause, navigation, glucosamine, osteoarthritis, kitten, magnetic field 01:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.04.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_10.04.02.mp3 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:32:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do boomerangs return? How do painkillers know where to go? Are some painkillers faster than others? Why do men have nipples? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as find out why rainbows form arcs, what Menieres disease is, how ... scans,nipples,painkiller,accents,menieres disease,sea breeze,boomerang,naked scientists,kitchen science 27:08 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.03.25-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.03.26_128kbps.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:01:03 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does lightning strike? Should we worry about radiation from mobile phone masts? Do our TV sets give off any radiation? Why do we see the Northern Lights? We tackle these questions in this weeks show as well as reveal how a gyroscope works, why so... lightning, television, cathode ray, radiation, gyroscope 29:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.03.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.03.19.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:09:49 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could the Earth cope without the Moon, how do safety matches work, what causes hiccups, why don't frosts form undercover, should NASA put people on an asteroid, why do nails grow faster on holiday, and what was here before the Big Bang? Join Dr Chris... naked scientists,moon, earth, safety matches,hiccups, frosts, asteroisd, fingernails, big bang 29:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.03.12/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.03.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:13:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does fuel burn in spaceships without oxygen? Why do we see sun rays from behind clouds? Why is there often a red glow in the night sky? We take on your cosmic questions in this week's show as well as reveal how radios pick up aircraft transmissio... brain damage, astronaut, spacewalk, eclipse, red glow, fuel injecton, oxygen, space station, explosion, sun, spiders, gravity, solar, plant bud, helium-3, teeth whitener 31:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.03.05-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.03.05.MP3 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:59:54 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why is Jupiter round and how does it hold onto its gas, how does skin thickness vary around the body, why does milk soothe the effects of chilli, how do brain sizes vary amongst animals, what makes a person blush, why don't we deafen ourselves when w... jupiter, gas giant, brain size, bottoms attractive, cause of blushing, what makes a surface black. 23:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.02.26-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.02.26.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:48:09 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do meat-tenderisers make meat more succulent, how do they get the corks into Champagne bottles, do explosions travel in space, why have golf balls got dimples, how do holograms work and what does light weigh? Find out with Dave Ansell in this wee... meat tenderisers, corking champagne, explosions in space, golf ball dimples, how much does light weigh. 29:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.02.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_10.02.19.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:14 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do we fall in love? What is our universe Expanding into? Will our universe ever be sucked back inwards? We take on these cosmic questions in this week's show as well as find out how dogs tell the time, if cracking our knuckles causes arthritis an... naked scientists,neptune,stars,circadian,dogs,animals,water table,ice caps,melting,climate change,flooding 25:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.02.12-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.02.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:30:15 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does the earth spin? Is the moon moving farther away from earth? What are the odds of winning the lottery twice in a row and of getting the same numbers twice? We take on these questions in this week's podcast as well as reveal the difference bet... transparent,materials,blu-ray,DVD,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.02.05/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.02.05.mp3 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:45:07 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Does being hot under the collar ever lead to spontaneous combustion? Will we ever get smellovision? Does being ill make you smarter? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal if animals and humans react to drugs in the same way... naked scientists, spontaneous combustion, milk and mucus, smellovision,microwaves,water 25:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.01.29/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.01.29.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:22:08 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do buses get steamy, how do ships withstand super-waves, what's really invovled in balancing on a bike, how come Hawaii's on a hot-spot and do fluorescent tubes flash beneath power lines? Join Dr Dave as he pits his wits against your scientific c... fluorescent tubes and power lines,hawaiin hotspots,how do we ride a bike,naked scientists 29:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.01.22/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.01.22.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:14:30 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How long to bones take to heal? Are healed bones stronger than they were before? How do glow worms glow? We tackle these bright questions on this week's show as well as reveal what a headache is, how to cure a hangover, the strength of atomic bombs... headache,naked scientists,kitchen science,bones,hangover,science questions,glowworm,atomic bomb,coral,tree rings,climate 25:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.01.15/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.01.15.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:52:54 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists At what temperature does sea water freeze? Why do aeroplanes not freeze when up in the cold air? Why can't we use sand on icy roads? We tackle these chilling questions on this week's show as well as reveal if parachutes could slow down a space ship, ... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2010.01.08/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_10.01.05.mp3 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:13:43 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is goose fat bad for us? What food ingredients are healthy? Is soy healthier than meat? What is cellulitis? We tackle these questions to kick off our healthy eating regimes for 2010. We also explore the depths of outer space to reveal how far away ou... naked scientists,kitchen science 21:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.12.18/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.12.18.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:41:32 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How the moon might make you behave badly, why snowstorms beget thunderstorms, the wrong sort of snow for trains, and whether tomato soup would be a warmer filling for radiators. Dr Dave tackles a festive crop of questions in this week's Ask! the Nake... naked scientists,science questions,thunderstorm,tomato soup,snow,trains 32:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.12.11/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.12.11.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:50:08 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do facial scrubs work to remove spots and oil from our skin? does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Why do we not make more use of tidal power? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal why we faint, how close our g... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.12.04/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.12.04.mp3 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:39:29 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How is Gold formed? Could hydrogen be used in power plants? How small can an atomic bomb be? Could we reverse electrolysis to make water? We tackle these questions in this week's show as well as find out how the shrunken heads in Borneo are shrunk, w... naked scientists,kitchen science 28:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.11.27/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.11.27.mp3 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:24:22 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we re-set our body clocks? How can we ease the effects of jetlag? Do body clocks change with age? We look into these questions in this week's show as well as investigate whether lightning can occur without clouds, the effects of head injuries, wh... naked scientists,kitchen science 23:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.11.20-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.11.20.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:28:18 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can you measure how dark a place is? When do meteor showers occur and how can we see them? How do 'magic eye' paintings work? We reveal the answers to these mysteries in this week's show. We also find out whether the earth breathes, why car whe... meteor,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.11.13/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.11.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:28:24 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is snot? Why do we make saliva? How do babies have such sweet smelling breath? These, and other less bodily questions, get tackled in this Ask the Naked Scientists. We find out how a radio can consume batteries quickly, where to live to avoid... naked scientists,kitchen science 26:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.11.06/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.11.06.mp_3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:35:22 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are tomato skins so tough? Can you make fireworks from custard powder? What is the speed of dark? Join us as Dave Ansell takes on your science questions, explaining if satellites get dusty, how much damage the infamous Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot... naked scientists,kitchen science 30:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.10.30/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.10.30.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:32:36 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can venoms be used to treat disease? How deadly is the sting of an Irukandje jellyfish? Do all bees die when they sting? We tackle these buzzing questions on this week's show, as well as find out how our brains process pleasure, reveal where dust com... irukandje,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.10.16/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.10.16.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:02:29 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is global warming natural as well as man-made? What effect will arctic melting have on our sea levels? Why have cars not evolved past piston engines and fossil fuels? Can sugars be used to fuel cars? We tackle these energy-related questions on this w... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.10.09-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.10.09.mp3 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:11:56 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, Dr Dominic Ford joins Dave Ansell to take on your questions about our universe. They reveal whether it's possible to live in outer space for years on end, if we can see the flames of the sun from here on Earth, discuss what dark matter is... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.10.02/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.10.03.mp3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:03:38 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why is our peripheral vision so good in the dark? Why do we have goosebumps? Do UFOs exist and is there life on other planets? We explore the answers to these questions as well as investigate how bacteria know where to infect us, how our TV screens w... goosebump,slug,screen,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.09.18/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.09.18.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:18:34 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do cameras use batteries so quickly? Why does warmth help a battery last longer? How do humans survive lightning strikes? We tackle these questions as well as reveal how steel ships protect themselves from erosion, whether stainless steel really ... naked scientists,kitchen science 22:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.09.11/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.09.11.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:30:36 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do Aliens Exist? Did Neil Armstrong really walk on the moon? What happens over the Bermuda Triangle? We take on these mysteries in this week's show as well as reveal if the earth is growing, why planes leave vapour trails and investigate whether deod... naked scientists,kitchen science 23:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.09.04/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.09.04.mp3 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:43:50 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do new elements enter the periodic table? How much does the earth weigh? Could Jupiter blow up? We tackle these explosive questions on this weeks show as well as reveal the workings of the internet and how it was created, investigate how the gove... naked scientists,kitchen science 26:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.08.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.08.28.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:37:24 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do wasps reproduce? Do all spiders bite you? Why have some animals lasted many years without evolving? We take on these questions on this week's show as well as find out how helicopters fly, explain why kettles go silent before boiling, reveal ho... naked scientists,kitchen science 35:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.08.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_99.11.30. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:57:56 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do glowsticks glow? Do mobile phones have limited frequencies? How do 3D films work? We tackle these questions on this weeks show, as well as discuss the causes of heart attacks, why it's less windy at night and find out why our accents aren't al... naked scientists,kitchen science 28:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.08.13-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.08.14.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:14:04 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists You ask Dave Ansell whether parallel universes are possible, how moons are formed around Saturn, what's new for car batteries, the existence of wormholesand how one might go about building an artificial brain.... naked scientists,kitchen science 23:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.08.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.08.08.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 14:46:10 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do astronauts feel weightless in space? What makes teenagers throw tantrums? Do mobile phones damage our health? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as reveal how jay birds find their food, how self-winding watches work and wheth... naked scientists,kitchen science 32:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.07.31/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.07.31.mp3 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:49:26 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists When do stars explode? How does shoe polish work? What happens if you float away from your spacecraft? Why can't we feel the Earth spinning? Dr Dave answers your questions in this week's ASK.... naked scientists,kitchen science 30:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.07.24-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.07.24.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:59:00 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We take a turn around gyroscopes, find out if it's better to run through the rain, identify the origins of yeast, chomp our way through the make-up of white chocolate and ponder the future of telecommunications.... naked scientists,kitchen science 25:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.07.17-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.07.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:38:07 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We find out why field mice aren't green, why the Earth isn't put off its orbit by the Sun's activity and how dogs have evolved alongside humans. We combat these conundrums in addition to: why does my radio keep playing after I've switched off the ma... naked scientists,kitchen science 24:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.07.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.07.10.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:51:40 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How big can aeroplanes get? Will we ever teleport? And When we lose weight, where does it go? We take on all these brainteasers and more in this Ask the Naked Scientists Podcast. Plus, Did dogs evolve from wolves? Why do roads need resurfacing a... naked scientists,kitchen science 32:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.06.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.06.19.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:32:09 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does helium make our voices higher? What are hiccups and how can we get rid of them? How contagious is swine flu? We take on these questions on this weeks podcast as well as find out how beta blockers slow our heart rate down, why food sticks to ... naked scientists,kitchen science 30:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.06.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.06.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:18:22 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are Orion's stars shrinking? What are wormholes and do they really exist? What is our universe expanding into? We tackle these cosmic conundrums on this weeks show, as well as find out why light travels faster than sound, if everything spins in space... naked scientists,kitchen science 33:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.06.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.06.05.mp3 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:59:48 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How has laughter evolved? Why can'we tickle ourselves? Why do hot and cold water sound different? What is smell and why do things have a smell? We tackle these chalenges on this weeks show, as well as investigate if blood pressure varies in different... naked scientists,kitchen science 24:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.29.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:28:19 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we break glass using sound? Is glass a liquid? Can we use GPS to navigate galaxies? Will climate change make the UK colder by affecting the Gulf stream? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as reveal how submarines stay at a fixed... gulf stream,fluoride,GPS,glass,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.22.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:56:36 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How would astronauts cope in a solar wind? Why did dry moon dust hold a footprint? Why does wine age well but beer go off? And should you eat mould? We find out in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. Plus, what happens if yo... naked scientists,kitchen science 28:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.15.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 13:52:44 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do cameras work? What are the Herschel and Plank probes hoping to find out? How are messages sent to computers and mobile phones? We tackle these questions on this weeks show. We also find out if blood gets thinner as you get older, why newspaper... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.081.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 15:00:53 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How strong is spider silk? Why are some people scared of spiders? How vast is space and does it have an end? How are skyscrapers built? We answer these question in this week's show. We also discuss swine flu, investigate how good aluminium is as a li... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.01.mp3 Fri, 1 May 2009 16:10:03 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do we get spots on our bottoms? What is Jogger's Nipple? What is Gangrene? Why do we have different languages? We tackle these questions on this week's show, as well as find out how our hearts work and how a pacemaker can control it. We also find... naked scientists,kitchen science 18:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.04.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.04.24.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:08:56 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we ask how water can be both sticky and slippery, what causes static shocks and if Solar storms can take down aeroplanes. Plus, we find out why 240 volts may be better than 110, and how your body can act as a radio aerial!... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.04.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.04.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:26:23 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do painkillers work and which ones are available to us? Why doesn't the plastic on ready-meals melt in the oven? How can we donate platelets instead of blood? How can we ease the pain of arthritis? We take on these questions in this week's show. ... naked scientists,kitchen science 25:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.04.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.04.10.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:42:54 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can horses feel electric shocks through their fur? Can we create lightning artificially? How do we send electric signals via cables to America? Can frozen nitrogen conduct electricity? We tackle these sparky questions on this weeks show. We also lear... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:36 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.03.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.03.20.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:18:41 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are identical twins clones of each other? Can parents with brown eyes have children with blue ones? Is it possible to have blonde hair and brown eyes? How do conjoined twins form? We answer these questions on this week's show. We also find out why ou... naked scientists,kitchen science 19:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.03.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.03.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:54:44 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How much does it cost to run an electric car? Why does shaken champagne not explode if you wait a while before opening it? Would a car filled inside with helium run for longer? Is man the only mammal to have racial features? We dig into these questio... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.03.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.03.06.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:34:17 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can atomic bombs cause changes in our climate? Can understanding the Amazon help control the greenhouse effect? Are we likely to find life in outer space? We take on these question in this week's show. As well as find out about Bell's Palsy, reveal w... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:42 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.02.27.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:57:44 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do mobile phones work on planes? Is flying more environmentally friendly than driving? What is rocket fuel? Can we see the International Space Station with the naked eye? These are just some of the questions asked in this week's show. We also inv... naked scientists,kitchen science 33:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.02.20.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:59:20 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does the Earth rotate? Why do we not fall off the Earth as it spins? Why is there a periodic table? Why is Oxygen written as O2? We tackle these questions in this week's show. We also find out about the causes and symptoms of diabetes, investig... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.13-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.02.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:29:02 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What experiments can be done with snow? why is snow white yet ice is clear? How can ice be made without refrigeration? And how do Jet engines work out in space? We tackle these questions in this week's show. We also find out about the Ares-V rocket b... naked scientists,kitchen science 33:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.02.06.mp3 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:51:38 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is phantom Limb Syndrome? Why don't birds get electrocuted when they land on power lines? Why can a tooth filling give us electric shocks? We tackle these questions on this week's show. We also find out why bears and penguins feet don't freeze ... naked scientists,kitchen science 25:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.30.mp3 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:15:49 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do energy saving lightbulbs give you headaches? How do LED lights work? How do CD's show us the spectrum of light? Can we see magenta in the spectrum? We tackle these question on this week's show. We also find out how trrains stay on their tracks and... naked scientists,kitchen science 35:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.23/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.23.mp3 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:18:36 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do we see stars in the sky? Why do stars twinkle? Why can't we tickle ourselves? And how do stinging nettles sting? We tackle these question in this weeks show. We also find out whether eyesight can improve with age, how fibre optics work, why wa... tickle,twinkle,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.16.mp3 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:53:49 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does Solar heating work? What is Sciatica? What's the point of space exploration? We tackle these challenges in this week's show. We'll also be finding out why we get headaches, whether we can duplicate stem cells using their DNA and explain why ... naked scientists,kitchen science 31:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.09.mp3 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:34:17 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Would a matchbox spark in space? How do re-igniting candles work? How does an energy-saving lightbulb work? Does the sun rotate like the earth? We answer these questions this week, as well as reveal how mobile phone charms work, investigate why New Z... naked scientists,kitchen science 28:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.12.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.12.19.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:45:10 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do we have Adam's Apples? Do other primates have them? When we find new species are they due to evolution? Why do we get sleep in our eyes? We tackle these questions on this week's show. We also reveal the healthiest type of olive oil, investigat... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.12.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.12.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:05:09 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Will gravity ever pull our moon into a collision with earth? Why are planets round? How big is the black hole at the centre of our galaxy? We solve these mysteries this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out how superglue works, investiga... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.12.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.12.05.mp3 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:10:34 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do spy satellites work? Is it true the US Military can control our GPS? How do we know the centre of the earth is so hot? How can we identify counterfeit money? We answer these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We also investigat... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.28/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.28.mp3 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:42:53 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What would happen if we didn't have tides? If our moon continues moving away from us, will it affect our tides? Why doesn't tea flow out of the bag if the bag is lifted out quickly? We tackle these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, a... naked scientists,kitchen science 21:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.21/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.21.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:13:17 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can time ever stand still? could we look back in time with a telescope? Could we see and stop a meteor in space? We tackle these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also be finding ou how decaffeinated coffee is made, if guns nee... bread,gun,time,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.14.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:29:10 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do sea levels vary around the world? Why are there 2 tides? What is Autism? How were the colleges of Cambridge built along the river? We answer these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also reveal how people are brainwashed,... naked scientists,kitchen science 28:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.07/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.07.mp3 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:37:52 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are stars and planets round? Could a helium balloon ever continue into space? Is the moon bombarded with asteroids? Is it possible to create a flying saucer? We answer these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also investigat... naked scientists,kitchen science 30:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.31/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.31.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:14:29 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How are gemstones formed? Why do we get brain freeze when eating Ice Cream? What is Renault's disease? We find out in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as discover how helicopters hover in one place, how some people avoided death during t... naked scientists,kitchen science 24:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.24.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:13:20 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is it possible to make a car go 1000mph? Should we believe our cars or our Sat-Navs when calculating our speed? Why can we sometimes see both the Sun and the Moon in the sky? We solve these mysteries on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well a... naked scientists,kitchen science 20:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.16.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:31:44 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are some clouds dark? Why don't bees stick to their own honey? Why is UV light good for skin conditions, when we know it damages the skin? All these questions and more can be found in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists! Plus, why archaeologi... Cloud,planet,moon,rotation,day,orbit,tuberculosis,ancient disease,tb,meteorite,archaeology,bones,honey,organic honey,psoriasis,UV,ultra violet,psoriasis treatment,solar system,planet formation,proto-planet,thyroid,hypothyroid,blood test,science,questions, 22:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.10.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:01:39 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are Geckos feet so sticky? Can it snow on mars? Is it possible for someone to spontaneously combust? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out why lemons float more than limes, reveal the correct terminolog... snow, solar flare, gecko, magnet, spontaneous combustion 28:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.03/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.03.mp3 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:16:58 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is fusion? Can we achieve cold fusion? How useful is nuclear power and is it safe? We look into these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also be finding out how sailing ships avoid the wind andwhy venomous snakes don'... naked scientists,kitchen science 25:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.26.mp3 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:35:06 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What colour will the end of the universe be? How can the moon look orange? Why can't we fly individually with jetpacks? We answer these questions on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out if bigger brains means dumber people, if the u... polystyrene,naked scientists,kitchen science 27:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.19/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.19.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:26:47 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Red tongues, intestinal bacteria, appliances on standby and gut-busting stress levels all go under the microscope for Dr Chris's examination in this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists, when we'll also find out why an alternator connected to an electric c... car,electric car,nuclear fusion,fusion,stress,naked scientists,kitchen science 26:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:09:54 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is the Large Hadron Collider? How can a particle accelerator simulate the big bang? What are our options for energy in the future? Dr Dave tackles these questions on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out why the moon doesn't ris... car,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,naked scientists,kitchen science 25:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.05.mp3 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:35:02 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could you stop yourself ageing by travelling at the speed of light? Why aren't we full of someone else's DNA after a blood transfusion? How do trees drink? All these questions and more will be answered this week on Ask the Naked Scientists! We'll als... transfusion,naked scientists,space,time travel,ageing,speed of light,trees,xylem,roots,expanding,universe,blood,DNA,transplant,rejection,expand,weight,transpiration,mass,lose weight,balloon,motion,relative,speed 28:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.29.mp3 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:05:19 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is a flame? How do fireworks control their explosions? Why is it impossible to swat flies? Dr Chris tackles these question in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists as well as discovering how much heavier a tree is made by its leaves, predicting t... flies,epidemic,firework,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.22.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:21:23 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do planes make shadows on the clouds? Can mosquitoes transmit HIV? Which sense do we lose last under anaesthetic? Drs Chris and Dave have the answers in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists when they also delve into cellulitis and how not to catc... cellulitis,perpetual motion,HIV,mosquito,naked scientists,kitchen science