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 2005-2012 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:10:07 +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 23:28 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, 24:41 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, 21:25 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 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 well as news of a new magnetic material activated by electrons, a dye to image the insides of arteries and how scientists have sized up the shape of the electron... 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... 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 well as news of a new magnetic material activated by electrons, a dye to image the insides of arteries and how scientists have sized up the shape of the electron... 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 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 suppression, a sugar-fuelled filter to remove chemicals from drinking water and why gossip affects the way you look at people... 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... 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 suppression, a sugar-fuelled filter to remove chemicals from drinking water and why gossip affects the way you look at people... teeth,paralysed, underwater,mammals,sensitivity 21:31 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 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 wheat and maize yields and how the box jellyfish can see where it's going... 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 ... 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 wheat and maize yields and how the box jellyfish can see where it's going... 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 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 an ice-cube is white in the middle. 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... 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 an ice-cube is white in the middle. 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 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 how scientists are growing a replacement retina in a dish and why keeping the world tidy makes the population less prejudiced... 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... 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 how scientists are growing a replacement retina in a dish and why keeping the world tidy makes the population less prejudiced... 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 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 crop of questions and news of how fish are helping scientists solve the problem of melanoma... 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... 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 crop of questions and news of how fish are helping scientists solve the problem of melanoma... 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 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 Fukushima reactors release hydrogen? Where did my some get his altered earlobes? Join Dr Chris for this week's crop of questions from 702, including a look at the nuclear threat from Japan as well as gene therapy for Parkinson's Disease and how sperm get turned on... 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... 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 Fukushima reactors release hydrogen? Where did my some get his altered earlobes? Join Dr Chris for this week's crop of questions from 702, including a look at the nuclear threat from Japan as well as gene therapy for Parkinson's Disease and how sperm get turned on... 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 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 scientists calculate the calories in foods? Join Dr Chris for this week's bumper crop of questions from TalkRadio 702... 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... 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 scientists calculate the calories in foods? Join Dr Chris for this week's bumper crop of questions from TalkRadio 702... 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 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-stretching mental work out solving your scientific problems as well as news of how mamalian hearts can regenerate themselves, and a new lasrer technique to spot melanoma... 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... 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-stretching mental work out solving your scientific problems as well as news of how mamalian hearts can regenerate themselves, and a new lasrer technique to spot melanoma... 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 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. 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.... 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 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? 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?... 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 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 domestic animals come from? Join Dr Chris as he pits his wits against this week's round up of top science questions on 702... 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... 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 domestic animals come from? Join Dr Chris as he pits his wits against this week's round up of top science questions on 702... 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 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 Betelgeuse about to blow up, and what's neurofibromatosis? Join Dr Chris on this week's whistlestop tour of the scientific cosmos as he looks for the answers to life, the Universe and everything... 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... 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 Betelgeuse about to blow up, and what's neurofibromatosis? Join Dr Chris on this week's whistlestop tour of the scientific cosmos as he looks for the answers to life, the Universe and everything... 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 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, from Talk Radio 702. 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... 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, from Talk Radio 702. 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 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 wits against these and other scientific mysteries... 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... 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 wits against these and other scientific mysteries... 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 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 in the daytime and why do thunderstorms cause powercuts? Join Dr Chris for the answers in this week's brain-expanding episode of Ask! 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... 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 in the daytime and why do thunderstorms cause powercuts? Join Dr Chris for the answers in this week's brain-expanding episode of Ask! 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 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 and why does tapping a cup of cocoa make the pitch go up? Join Dr Chris for this week's festive selection of scientific conundra, on Talk Radio 702... 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... 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 and why does tapping a cup of cocoa make the pitch go up? Join Dr Chris for this week's festive selection of scientific conundra, on Talk Radio 702... 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 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 intellectual work out with this week's round up of brain-stretching science... 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... 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 intellectual work out with this week's round up of brain-stretching science... 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 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 Dr Chris in this discusion on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists... 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... 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 Dr Chris in this discusion on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists... 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 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 memory-erasing treatment for chronic pain, and bacteria that thrive on arsenic... 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, 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 memory-erasing treatment for chronic pain, and bacteria that thrive on arsenic... 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 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 as he pits his wits against this week's science question selection and also discusses news of the discovery of sugar transporters in plants and a way to age a person using just a drop of blood... 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... 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 as he pits his wits against this week's science question selection and also discusses news of the discovery of sugar transporters in plants and a way to age a person using just a drop of blood... 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 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? Join Dr Chris for another fact-soaked foray into the world of science... 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... 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? Join Dr Chris for another fact-soaked foray into the world of science... 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 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 to scarring, is diesel a worse polluter than petrol, and does soap just detach bacteria from the skin, or kill them? Join Dr Chris on Talk Radio 702 to find out... 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... 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 to scarring, is diesel a worse polluter than petrol, and does soap just detach bacteria from the skin, or kill them? Join Dr Chris on Talk Radio 702 to find out... 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 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 by a stroke and how scientistsw are boosting mathematical ability, with a dose of electricity... 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... 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 by a stroke and how scientistsw are boosting mathematical ability, with a dose of electricity... 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 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. 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.... 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 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? Join Dr Chris as he pits his wits against this week's round up of science questions from South Africa... 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... 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? Join Dr Chris as he pits his wits against this week's round up of science questions from South Africa... 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 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 an asteroid... 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... 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 an asteroid... 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 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 microscope in this week's Ask! the Naked Scientist from Talk Radio 702... 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... 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 microscope in this week's Ask! the Naked Scientist from Talk Radio 702... 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 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 finding out that researchers have created an artificial nose even more sensitive than a dog's. Plus we'll discover why onions make your eyes water... 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... 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 finding out that researchers have created an artificial nose even more sensitive than a dog's. Plus we'll discover why onions make your eyes water... 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 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 activity hollows out the earths core and why ice sticks to your tongue. Plus, we investigate if any large land animals can survive without oxygen! 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... 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 activity hollows out the earths core and why ice sticks to your tongue. Plus, we investigate if any large land animals can survive without oxygen! 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 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 Southern Hemisphere don't walk on their heads, why hair looks darker when wet and why alcohol makes you feel happy. Plus, we investigate what would happen if we drilled to the centre of the Earth! 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... 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 Southern Hemisphere don't walk on their heads, why hair looks darker when wet and why alcohol makes you feel happy. Plus, we investigate what would happen if we drilled to the centre of the Earth! 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 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 coffee, the direction our blood flows around our body and how much ruminent animals and permafrost contribute to our greenhouse gases. Plus, we investigate whether it's more efficient to run our cars on a half or full tank of gas! 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... 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 coffee, the direction our blood flows around our body and how much ruminent animals and permafrost contribute to our greenhouse gases. Plus, we investigate whether it's more efficient to run our cars on a half or full tank of gas! 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 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, we sniff out why cows produce methane! 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... 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, we sniff out why cows produce methane! 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 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. Plus, we test Dave's knowledge of anti-ageing cosmetics! 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. ... 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. Plus, we test Dave's knowledge of anti-ageing cosmetics! 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 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 evaporates if you use it in cooking. Plus, whether explosions in space just keep going... 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... 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 evaporates if you use it in cooking. Plus, whether explosions in space just keep going... 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 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! 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!... 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 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 find out whether South American Indians can really shrink heads, whether microwaves could be altered to cool food down, if women will survuve longer than men on earth and investigate if it's possible to make artificial gravity out in space! 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... 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 find out whether South American Indians can really shrink heads, whether microwaves could be altered to cool food down, if women will survuve longer than men on earth and investigate if it's possible to make artificial gravity out in space! 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 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 work. Plus, is there such a thing as a 'good' virus? 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... 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 work. Plus, is there such a thing as a 'good' virus? 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 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 thunderstorms, and whether aeroplanes would work in space. Plus, does wrapping your fish and chips in newspaper make it poisonous? 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... 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 thunderstorms, and whether aeroplanes would work in space. Plus, does wrapping your fish and chips in newspaper make it poisonous? 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 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 if we're any closer to a malaria vaccine and discuss why bird feathers are so colourful. Plus, we find out about a newly discovered chemical that promotes cell survival in our brains! 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... 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 if we're any closer to a malaria vaccine and discuss why bird feathers are so colourful. Plus, we find out about a newly discovered chemical that promotes cell survival in our brains! 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 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 store information and whether the Sun has any gravity. Plus, we discuss if man will ever land on Mars! 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 ... 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 store information and whether the Sun has any gravity. Plus, we discuss if man will ever land on Mars! 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 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 atmosphere! 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... 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 atmosphere! 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 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 how methane clathrates can help store gases. Plus we discover how scientists are creating lungs in the lab! 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... 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 how methane clathrates can help store gases. Plus we discover how scientists are creating lungs in the lab! 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 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 that cry. We also find out if your laptop would survive a dunking in de-ionised water! 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... 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 that cry. We also find out if your laptop would survive a dunking in de-ionised water! 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 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 investigate if humans can get stronger under stress and reveal how much water we should drink for a healthy body. 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... 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 investigate if humans can get stronger under stress and reveal how much water we should drink for a healthy body. 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 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. We also investigate when a scientific theory becomes a fact! 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... 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. We also investigate when a scientific theory becomes a fact! 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 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 is made, whether caffeine is bad for us and how we acquire the bacteria that live naturally inside us. Plus, we investigate whether love can rule our brains! 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... 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 is made, whether caffeine is bad for us and how we acquire the bacteria that live naturally inside us. Plus, we investigate whether love can rule our brains! 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 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 feel pain and whether it's possible to wake up with a new accent. Plus we investigate if bacteria could be used to clean the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico! 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... 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 feel pain and whether it's possible to wake up with a new accent. Plus we investigate if bacteria could be used to clean the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico! 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, 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 your headphones, the getting-cold-causes-colds myth, excito-toxicity, how the immune system works, why asparagus makes urine smell and the lifespan of a fly. Don't know the answer? Then why not Ask the Naked Scientists... 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... 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 your headphones, the getting-cold-causes-colds myth, excito-toxicity, how the immune system works, why asparagus makes urine smell and the lifespan of a fly. Don't know the answer? Then why not Ask the Naked Scientists... 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 affects can underground nuclear explosions have on our land? How to 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 30:34 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 29:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.14.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:42:56 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do we weigh the Earth, what's the basis of diabetes, does dandruff really trigger rain and clone alone - who would you make a copy of given the chance? Dr Chris pits his wits against these and other questions in this weeks edition of Ask the Nake... naked scientists,kitchen science,diabetes,science questions,Q&A,weighing the earth,how heavy is earth,cloning,dandruff,rain,sue marchant,science radio,science podcast,best science podcast,science answers,science solutions, 25:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.08.mp3 Sat, 9 Aug 2008 01:13:26 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists When is wood not safe to burn? What makes poisonous plants dangerous? Could you get a satellite to orbit the moon? This week on Ask The Naked Scientists, we'll give you the answers to all these questions. We'll also find out the difference between co... danger,hole,lightning,naked scientists,kitchen science 33:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.01/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.31.mp3 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:21:56 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Is it dangerous to feed nuts to babies? Can dogs get hayfever? Where does the static on your radio come from? All these and more are answered this week on Ask the Naked Scientists! We'll also be finding out whether blue-eyed people are more sensitive... danger,radio,allergy,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.25/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.25.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:34:22 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does our head hurt when we eat too much ice cream? How is it possible to communicate with people on the other side of the world without any wires? What is cellular architecture? Why do only some of us get allergies? We tackle these questions and ... magic,naked scientists,kitchen science,allergies,wireless,communication,bottled water,health,cellular architecture,gaut,brain freeze,ice cream headache, 28:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.18/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.18.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:42:11 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do the cells controlling our memory renew themselves? Where does the rubber go when tyres wear down? What would happen if we grew plants in space? Why do we have earwax? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find o... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.11/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.11.mp3 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:13:09 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could piezo electricity be used to supply power to the world's population? In space, can anyone hear you scream, or actually hear anything? How do dolphins direct themselves underwater? We tackle these questions and more this week on Ask the Naked ... electricity,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,piezo,naked scientists,kitchen science 27:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.04/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.04.mp3 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:19:20 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How was the Sun created? How are dead bodies decomposed? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? We answer these questions and more on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists! We also find out why it's colder at high altitude even though you are ... aluminium,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.27.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:26:50 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can bombs bounce without going off? Could a volcanic eruption be deadly worldwide? What is St Elmo's Fire? Are computers worse for the environment than planes? We tackle these question this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out if d... car,arab,radar,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:07 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.20/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.20.mp3 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:09:36 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do planes fly upside down? How can tongues get fungal infections? Was there another civilisation before humans? Will we be able to predict the future? We tackle these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out why we have... civilisation,naked scientists,kitchen science 22:08 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:48:25 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we cut through atoms with scissors? Is it possible to light a fire on the moon? How do gyroscopes work? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also lfind out how commercial text messaging works, look into how blood t... fire,gyroscope,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.06.mp3 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:13:35 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why can blood vessels burst when pumping iron? Is it possible to grow plants on the moon? Can our joints predict bad weather? And do batteries work in outer space? We tackle these questions and more on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We also f... vitiligo,batteries,pig,greenhouse,weather,naked scientists,kitchen science 22:19 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.05.30.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:58:11 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we make our own fuel? Or provide our own power? Could there be smarter life than us in outer space? Could other planets have their own Northern Lights? We find out the answer to these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find... car,planets,aircraft,alcohol,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.23/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_23.05.08.MP3 Fri, 23 May 2008 14:22:32 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we engineer monkeys to talk? Why do parrots have the ability to say words? What happens underground to form a fossil? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists.We also find out if one gene can determine your sexuality, inves... rope.,parrot,fossil,rope,monkey,heart,naked scientists,kitchen science 21:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_16.05.08.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:09:32 +0000 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do clouds float in the sky? If Stars are so bright why is our sky dark at night? Does a ducks quack echo? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as find out why the sky is blue, discover if there really could be ... naked scientists,kitchen science