http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/ Dr Chris Smith, Dave Ansell Ask the Naked Scientists - Your Science Questions Solved 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! en Dr Chris Smith 2005-2009 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:34:38 +0000 Dr Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/fileadmin/logos/NS_sub-brand_ask_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/ 144 144 Science Technology Medicine Talk Radio Education http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.06.19/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:32:09 +0000 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 the bottom of a pan when it burns and how sewage waste is moved round an aeroplane. Plus, we look into the role of the prostate in men and the conditions associated with this organ. 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 ... 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 the bottom of a pan when it burns and how sewage waste is moved round an aeroplane. Plus, we look into the role of the prostate in men and the conditions associated with this organ. no 32:01 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.06.19.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.06.12/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:18:22 +0000 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, why TV adverts sound so loud and we investigate the existence of the Bermuda Triangle! 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... 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, why TV adverts sound so loud and we investigate the existence of the Bermuda Triangle! no 30:44 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.06.12.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.06.05/ Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:59:48 +0000 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 sized people, why mouthwash makes water taste colder, investigate why we shouldn't breed with relatives and discuss the causes of vertigo. 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... 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 sized people, why mouthwash makes water taste colder, investigate why we shouldn't breed with relatives and discuss the causes of vertigo. no 33:44 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.06.05.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.29/ Fri, 29 May 2009 15:28:19 +0000 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 depth,why toothpase is better with fluoride in it, how sunlight can be converted into energyand we investigate whether we could ever create a time machine! 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... 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 depth,why toothpase is better with fluoride in it, how sunlight can be converted into energyand we investigate whether we could ever create a time machine! no 24:26 gulf stream,fluoride,GPS,glass,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.29.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.21/ Fri, 22 May 2009 14:56:36 +0000 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 you exceed the speed of light, and what's going on at the centre of the Earth? 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... 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 you exceed the speed of light, and what's going on at the centre of the Earth? no 29:23 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.15/ Fri, 15 May 2009 13:52:44 +0000 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 newspapers are easier to tear vertically than horizontally, and investigate if it's safe to take aspirin and anti-inflammatories at the same time. 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... 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 newspapers are easier to tear vertically than horizontally, and investigate if it's safe to take aspirin and anti-inflammatories at the same time. no 28:22 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.15.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.08/ Fri, 8 May 2009 15:00:53 +0000 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 lining material, uncover what causes allergies to cats, work out the speed of heat and electricity and reveal if it's possible to reverse gravity! 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... 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 lining material, uncover what causes allergies to cats, work out the speed of heat and electricity and reveal if it's possible to reverse gravity! no 27:28 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.081.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.05.01/ Fri, 1 May 2009 16:10:03 +0000 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 out what an aneurism is, analyse the conditions in which moss grows and discuss the treatment options for arthritis. 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... 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 out what an aneurism is, analyse the conditions in which moss grows and discuss the treatment options for arthritis. no 29:58 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.01.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.04.24/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:08:56 +0000 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! 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!... 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! no 18:48 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.04.24.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.04.17/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:26:23 +0000 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. We alsoreveal why omega oils are so good for us, look into how the International Space Station keeps itself movign over earth and investigate the demise of the honeybee. 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. ... 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. We alsoreveal why omega oils are so good for us, look into how the International Space Station keeps itself movign over earth and investigate the demise of the honeybee. no 29:06 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.04.17.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.04.10/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:42:54 +0000 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 learn about the northern lights, reveal why rain falls heavier than snow and investigate if it really is dangerous to pour hot water into a glass. 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... 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 learn about the northern lights, reveal why rain falls heavier than snow and investigate if it really is dangerous to pour hot water into a glass. no 25:36 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.04.10.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.03.20/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:18:41 +0000 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 our dreams don't always reflect reality, investigate if it is safe to re-heat food in the microwave, reveal how boils are formed and discover how washing powders make our whites dazzling bright! 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... 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 our dreams don't always reflect reality, investigate if it is safe to re-heat food in the microwave, reveal how boils are formed and discover how washing powders make our whites dazzling bright! no 29:36 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.03.20.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.03.13/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:54:44 +0000 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 questions on this week's show, as well as reveal if hyper-space travel is possible, explain how a memory stick works and investigate if a compass would work on the moon! 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... 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 questions on this week's show, as well as reveal if hyper-space travel is possible, explain how a memory stick works and investigate if a compass would work on the moon! no 19:24 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.03.13.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.03.06/ Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:34:17 +0000 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 why people have fits, learn how to identify animals by their DNA and learn how to help control diabeteswith our diets. 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... 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 why people have fits, learn how to identify animals by their DNA and learn how to help control diabeteswith our diets. no 29:41 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.03.06.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.27/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:57:44 +0000 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 investigate whether we can use our bodies as aerials, reveal how computer animated characters are created in films and find out if we can steam our eggs for breakfast! 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... 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 investigate whether we can use our bodies as aerials, reveal how computer animated characters are created in films and find out if we can steam our eggs for breakfast! no 29:42 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.02.27.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.20/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:59:20 +0000 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, investigate how our bodies generate heat, and reveal how to create a perfectly straight object! 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... 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, investigate how our bodies generate heat, and reveal how to create a perfectly straight object! no 33:19 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.02.20.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.13-1/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:29:02 +0000 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 being built by NASA, investigate why underarm hair hasn't been lost through evolution and reveal how someone's smell could reveal if they're your perfect match. 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... 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 being built by NASA, investigate why underarm hair hasn't been lost through evolution and reveal how someone's smell could reveal if they're your perfect match. no 27:09 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.02.13.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.02.06/ Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:51:38 +0000 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 on ice, look into the world of dreaming to find out why we each dream differently, reveal why waves are white when they break against the shore and discover what makes an electric train travel. 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 ... 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 on ice, look into the world of dreaming to find out why we each dream differently, reveal why waves are white when they break against the shore and discover what makes an electric train travel. no 33:26 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.02.06.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.30/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:15:49 +0000 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 whether it's possible to communicate when tarvelling faster than the speed of sound! 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... 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 whether it's possible to communicate when tarvelling faster than the speed of sound! no 25:23 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.30.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.23/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:18:36 +0000 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 water doesn't burn and we reveal what hypermiling is! 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... 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 water doesn't burn and we reveal what hypermiling is! no 35:10 tickle,twinkle,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.23.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.16/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:53:49 +0000 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 it's possible for humans to land on the Moon, but not Mars. 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 ... 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 it's possible for humans to land on the Moon, but not Mars. no 29:54 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.16.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2009.01.09/ Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:34:17 +0000 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 Zealand has mainly non-deciduous trees and find otu if rainwater is safe to drink. 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... 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 Zealand has mainly non-deciduous trees and find otu if rainwater is safe to drink. no 31:39 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.01.09.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.12.19/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:45:10 +0000 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, investigate spinal surgeries and look into the rare condition of Morgellons Disease. 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... 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, investigate spinal surgeries and look into the rare condition of Morgellons Disease. no 28:04 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.12.19.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.12.12/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:05:09 +0000 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, investigate how it is possible to have volcanoes under the sea and reveal how our years are getting longer! 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... 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, investigate how it is possible to have volcanoes under the sea and reveal how our years are getting longer! no 27:48 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.12.12.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.12.05/ Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:10:34 +0000 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 investigate why venus doesn't rotate like the planets in the rest of our solar system, reveal why some technology is so reliant on remote control and we also reveal if a domino chain has the potential to go on forever! 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... 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 investigate why venus doesn't rotate like the planets in the rest of our solar system, reveal why some technology is so reliant on remote control and we also reveal if a domino chain has the potential to go on forever! no 27:15 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.12.05.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.28/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:42:53 +0000 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, as well as find out about giant geysers on a moon of Saturn.We also investugate if chillis can be used to cure a cold, find out how people speed read and analyse the psychology behind our signatures. 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... 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, as well as find out about giant geysers on a moon of Saturn.We also investugate if chillis can be used to cure a cold, find out how people speed read and analyse the psychology behind our signatures. no 27:09 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.28.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.21/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:13:17 +0000 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 need oxygen to fire, and why oil makes paper translucent. Plus we'll reveal how to drop bread without it landing butte-side down and how to get an egg into a bottle without breaking it! 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... 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 need oxygen to fire, and why oil makes paper translucent. Plus we'll reveal how to drop bread without it landing butte-side down and how to get an egg into a bottle without breaking it! no 21:35 bread,gun,time,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.21.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.14/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:29:10 +0000 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,explain howdigital radios work and look into why loud music can make some people become aggressive. 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,... 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,explain howdigital radios work and look into why loud music can make some people become aggressive. no 29:05 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.14.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.11.07/ Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:37:52 +0000 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 investigate the future of our evolution, reveal why spiders don't stick to their webs, andfind out why soap stings our eyes so much! 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... 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 investigate the future of our evolution, reveal why spiders don't stick to their webs, andfind out why soap stings our eyes so much! no 28:33 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.11.07.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.31/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:14:29 +0000 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 the plague, if fireworksare damaging to our environment and why we get body odour. 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... 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 the plague, if fireworksare damaging to our environment and why we get body odour. no 30:27 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.31.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.24/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:13:20 +0000 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 as find out if wejump higher when the Moon is above us, reveal the world's oldest known vegetables, investigate the flu vaccine and discover how to create lightning in a microwave oven! 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... 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 as find out if wejump higher when the Moon is above us, reveal the world's oldest known vegetables, investigate the flu vaccine and discover how to create lightning in a microwave oven! no 24:58 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.24.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.17/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:31:44 +0000 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 archaeologists think TB arose as a result of people coming together to live in early villages, and how meteorites lock away the secrets of the solar system. 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... 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 archaeologists think TB arose as a result of people coming together to live in early villages, and how meteorites lock away the secrets of the solar system. no 20:00 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, Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.16.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.10/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:01:39 +0000 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 terminology for the himalayas and how thisregion can control weather conditions on the rest of the planet,uncover what will happen when the sun stops burning andinvestigate how magnets work. 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... 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 terminology for the himalayas and how thisregion can control weather conditions on the rest of the planet,uncover what will happen when the sun stops burning andinvestigate how magnets work. no 22:58 snow, solar flare, gecko, magnet, spontaneous combustion Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.10.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.10.03/ Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:16:58 +0000 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't poison themselves, plus dig into how carbon dating works and reveal why ducks don't sink in water. 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'... 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't poison themselves, plus dig into how carbon dating works and reveal why ducks don't sink in water. no 28:15 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.10.03.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.26/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:35:06 +0000 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 use of polystyrene in our soils can poison our food and reveal how to move a tin can without touching it! 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... 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 use of polystyrene in our soils can poison our food and reveal how to move a tin can without touching it! no 25:09 polystyrene,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.26.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.19/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:26:47 +0000 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 car is a non-starter and what on Earth is nuclear fusion? 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... 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 car is a non-starter and what on Earth is nuclear fusion? no 27:41 car,electric car,nuclear fusion,fusion,stress,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.19.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.11/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:09:54 +0000 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 rise and set like the sun, how ships can carry heavy cargo without sinking and why melting icebergs won't actually change our sea levels. 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... 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 rise and set like the sun, how ships can carry heavy cargo without sinking and why melting icebergs won't actually change our sea levels. no 26:30 car,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.12.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.09.05/ Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:35:02 +0000 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 also be finding out why the expanding universe is like a balloon and how you can lose weight (but not mass) in space. 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... 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 also be finding out why the expanding universe is like a balloon and how you can lose weight (but not mass) in space. no 25:02 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 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.09.05.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.29/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:05:19 +0000 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 the outcome of a flu epidemic in todays society and revealing why a tea bag doesn't float in hot water. 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... 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 the outcome of a flu epidemic in todays society and revealing why a tea bag doesn't float in hot water. no 28:35 flies,epidemic,firework,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.29.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.22/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:21:23 +0000 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 catch it, how athletes can constantly break world records, why men and women get fat in different places and why perpetual motion is a pipedream 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... 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 catch it, how athletes can constantly break world records, why men and women get fat in different places and why perpetual motion is a pipedream no 30:12 cellulitis,perpetual motion,HIV,mosquito,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.14/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:42:56 +0000 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 Naked Scientists. 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... 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 Naked Scientists. no 29:00 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, Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.14.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.08/ Sat, 9 Aug 2008 01:13:26 +0000 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 cold and flu viruses, compare sheet and fork lightning and find whether a bluetooth headset could be used to track you down... 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... 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 cold and flu viruses, compare sheet and fork lightning and find whether a bluetooth headset could be used to track you down... no 25:09 danger,hole,lightning,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.08.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.08.01/ Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:21:56 +0000 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 to the sun and why some people get more drunk than others after a couple of pints down the pub! 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... 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 to the sun and why some people get more drunk than others after a couple of pints down the pub! no 33:05 danger,radio,allergy,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.31.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.25/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:34:22 +0000 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 more on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists! We also find out what causes gaut, reveal if bottled water is safer to drink than tap water, and discover how wind is created. 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 ... 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 more on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists! We also find out what causes gaut, reveal if bottled water is safer to drink than tap water, and discover how wind is created. no 28:11 magic,naked scientists,kitchen science,allergies,wireless,communication,bottled water,health,cellular architecture,gaut,brain freeze,ice cream headache, Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.25.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.18/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:42:11 +0000 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 out how coffees can heat themselves, discover how online streaming works, investigate what would happen to water at absolute zero and create sparks by revealing how static electricity forms. 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... 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 out how coffees can heat themselves, discover how online streaming works, investigate what would happen to water at absolute zero and create sparks by revealing how static electricity forms. no 28:51 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.18.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.11/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:13:09 +0000 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 Scientists! We also look into how far sound can travel, find out how the Large Hadron Collider will work and reveal how the sun manages to rise so quickly! 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 ... 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 Scientists! We also look into how far sound can travel, find out how the Large Hadron Collider will work and reveal how the sun manages to rise so quickly! no 29:09 electricity,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,piezo,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.11.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.07.04/ Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:19:20 +0000 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 closer to the Sun, reveal the sources and abundance of aluminium worldwide and discover the power of painkillers. 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 ... 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 closer to the Sun, reveal the sources and abundance of aluminium worldwide and discover the power of painkillers. no 27:40 aluminium,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.07.04.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.27/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:26:50 +0000 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 different parts of our body could have different DNA, investigate how to create a car that cannot be seen on radar, reveal the difference in oil found in Saudi Arabia and find out what a light year is. 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... 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 different parts of our body could have different DNA, investigate how to create a car that cannot be seen on radar, reveal the difference in oil found in Saudi Arabia and find out what a light year is. no 28:51 car,arab,radar,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.27.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.20/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:09:36 +0000 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 solstices, if it's possible for our hearts to communcate with machines, investigate how sire temperature is measured and look into why there are worldwide water shortages when there's so much water on earth! 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... 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 solstices, if it's possible for our hearts to communcate with machines, investigate how sire temperature is measured and look into why there are worldwide water shortages when there's so much water on earth! no 29:07 civilisation,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.20.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.13/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:48:25 +0000 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 transfusions affect out body and how much fuel a train uses to travel. 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... 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 transfusions affect out body and how much fuel a train uses to travel. no 22:08 fire,gyroscope,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.13.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.06.06/ Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:13:35 +0000 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 find out why skin can lose pigment for individuals with Vitiligo, investigate the safety and cleanliness of quick-drying towels and analyse why it is harder to balance with our eyes closed. 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... 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 find out why skin can lose pigment for individuals with Vitiligo, investigate the safety and cleanliness of quick-drying towels and analyse why it is harder to balance with our eyes closed. no 30:27 vitiligo,batteries,pig,greenhouse,weather,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.06.06.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.30/ Fri, 30 May 2008 13:58:11 +0000 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 out if water really does go the other way down the plughole when down under, how water can be used to make both cars and aircrafts faster and if it's possible to create alcohol that never lets us get past that 'merry' stage! 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... 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 out if water really does go the other way down the plughole when down under, how water can be used to make both cars and aircrafts faster and if it's possible to create alcohol that never lets us get past that 'merry' stage! no 22:19 car,planets,aircraft,alcohol,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.05.30.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.23/ Fri, 23 May 2008 14:22:32 +0000 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, investigate if drinking hard water can stiffen your heart, and work out what separates a piece of string from a length of rope. 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... 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, investigate if drinking hard water can stiffen your heart, and work out what separates a piece of string from a length of rope. no 30:45 rope.,parrot,fossil,rope,monkey,heart,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_23.05.08.MP3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.16/ Fri, 16 May 2008 13:09:32 +0000 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 UFO's out there, investigate why we produce tears in our eyes and explore why we can't start the morning without a yawn! 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 ... 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 UFO's out there, investigate why we produce tears in our eyes and explore why we can't start the morning without a yawn! no 21:39 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_16.05.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.09/ Fri, 9 May 2008 13:36:09 +0000 Can we make a quick escape from quicksand? Is it really good for us to lick our wounds? Why do we have different accents? We tackle these questions on this Week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as find out why having the flu gives us the shivers, whether its possible to eat you way to having a baby boy, and if fizzy drinks make for a fun flight! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we make a quick escape from quicksand? Is it really good for us to lick our wounds? Why do we have different accents? We tackle these questions on this Week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as find out why having the flu gives us the shivers,... Can we make a quick escape from quicksand? Is it really good for us to lick our wounds? Why do we have different accents? We tackle these questions on this Week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as find out why having the flu gives us the shivers, whether its possible to eat you way to having a baby boy, and if fizzy drinks make for a fun flight! no 29:50 naked scientists,kitchen science, wound, saliva, quicksand, accent, goosebumps, goosebump, potassium, flying, heart Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_09.05.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.05.02/ Fri, 2 May 2008 15:38:44 +0000 Can we drink rain water? Why do dogs prefer drinking out of the toilet? Why haven't all apes become humans? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well find out how big the earth would look from the moon, why it gets so cold just before dawn, why some plants have red leaves and why our body fails to heal scars. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can we drink rain water? Why do dogs prefer drinking out of the toilet? Why haven't all apes become humans? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well find out how big the earth would look from the moon, why it gets so c... Can we drink rain water? Why do dogs prefer drinking out of the toilet? Why haven't all apes become humans? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well find out how big the earth would look from the moon, why it gets so cold just before dawn, why some plants have red leaves and why our body fails to heal scars. no 23:03 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_02.05.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.04.25/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:46:22 +0000 What is cancer and how is it cured? Will humans ever be able to teleport? How are clouds made? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out how it is possible for the universe to be both finite and expanding, how urea could be used to run our cars and buses and how laser eye surgery makes your vision better. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is cancer and how is it cured? Will humans ever be able to teleport? How are clouds made? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out how it is possible for the universe to be both finite and expanding, how ... What is cancer and how is it cured? Will humans ever be able to teleport? How are clouds made? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out how it is possible for the universe to be both finite and expanding, how urea could be used to run our cars and buses and how laser eye surgery makes your vision better. no 26:45 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_25.04.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.04.18/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:35:39 +0000 Can a digital camera see as well as the human eye? Why do some chemicals stain more than others? Does our taste fade with age? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as finding out if cars can run on water, if motion-sensitive lights could light our way out of darkness and discovering if our old shower heads could be spraying more than just water. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can a digital camera see as well as the human eye? Why do some chemicals stain more than others? Does our taste fade with age? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as finding out if cars can run on water, if mot... Can a digital camera see as well as the human eye? Why do some chemicals stain more than others? Does our taste fade with age? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as finding out if cars can run on water, if motion-sensitive lights could light our way out of darkness and discovering if our old shower heads could be spraying more than just water. no 23:07 digital camera,car,camera,digital,taste,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_18.04.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.04.11/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:43:08 +0000 Can Custard cause catastrophic explosions? How will the human race evolve? Can we use water as a fuel? We tackle all these on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as discovering why the hair on our bodies grows differently to the hair on our heads, asking if the earth will ever run out of oxygen and finding out if a 'fat strip' could solve our weight problems... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Can Custard cause catastrophic explosions? How will the human race evolve? Can we use water as a fuel? We tackle all these on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as discovering why the hair on our bodies grows differently to the hair on ... Can Custard cause catastrophic explosions? How will the human race evolve? Can we use water as a fuel? We tackle all these on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as discovering why the hair on our bodies grows differently to the hair on our heads, asking if the earth will ever run out of oxygen and finding out if a 'fat strip' could solve our weight problems... no 26:19 naked scientists,kitchen science,custard,explosion,custard bomb,human evolution,body hair,pubic hair,fat strip to lose weight,weight loss,water fuel cell,using water as fuel,h2o fuel,how will humans evolve,ask the naked scientists, science questions, Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.04.11.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.04.04/ Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:59:40 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we look into the mystery of dark energy, reveal the cause of digital delay in radios and find out how to overcome our fear of change! We also discuss the alignment of our planets, find out if body parts can set airport alarms off and meet a super duck! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we look into the mystery of dark energy, reveal the cause of digital delay in radios and find out how to overcome our fear of change! We also discuss the alignment of our planets, find out if body parts can set ... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we look into the mystery of dark energy, reveal the cause of digital delay in radios and find out how to overcome our fear of change! We also discuss the alignment of our planets, find out if body parts can set airport alarms off and meet a super duck! no 20:15 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_08.04.05.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.03.28/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:47:23 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out the method for a perfect bubble bath, analyse across all species to find the ultimate fighting champion and find out if humans can sniff out danger. We also look into dietary treatments to aid macular degeneration, look into evolutionary reasons for sensing the presence of ghosts, and investigate treatments to cure the awful pain associated with a trapped nerve. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out the method for a perfect bubble bath, analyse across all species to find the ultimate fighting champion and find out if humans can sniff out danger. We also look into dietary treatments to aid mac... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out the method for a perfect bubble bath, analyse across all species to find the ultimate fighting champion and find out if humans can sniff out danger. We also look into dietary treatments to aid macular degeneration, look into evolutionary reasons for sensing the presence of ghosts, and investigate treatments to cure the awful pain associated with a trapped nerve. no 18:31 danger,trap,bubble,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.03.28.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.03.21/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:35:07 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out the effects of high speed collisions, find out if our bodies are older than the universe itself and reveal if hearts can be swapped between sexes. We also find out the cause of acid reflux, investigate what happens when you drop cats out of windows and see if it's possible to live on baked beans. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out the effects of high speed collisions, find out if our bodies are older than the universe itself and reveal if hearts can be swapped between sexes. We also find out the cause of acid reflux, investi... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out the effects of high speed collisions, find out if our bodies are older than the universe itself and reveal if hearts can be swapped between sexes. We also find out the cause of acid reflux, investigate what happens when you drop cats out of windows and see if it's possible to live on baked beans. no 20:35 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.03.21.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.03.14/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:53:13 +0000 On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we investigate the science of sat-navs - how do they work? And how do they know where our speed cameras are? We find out why it's so hard to get a signal on our mobile phones when we're underground and whether the light from stars changes as it reaches our eyes. We also find out why insects aren't stung by stinging nettles, reveal if water really does flush the other way in the Southern hemisphere and find out the real reason why we can't use our mobiles on planes. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we investigate the science of sat-navs - how do they work? And how do they know where our speed cameras are? We find out why it's so hard to get a signal on our mobile phones when we're underground and whether t... On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we investigate the science of sat-navs - how do they work? And how do they know where our speed cameras are? We find out why it's so hard to get a signal on our mobile phones when we're underground and whether the light from stars changes as it reaches our eyes. We also find out why insects aren't stung by stinging nettles, reveal if water really does flush the other way in the Southern hemisphere and find out the real reason why we can't use our mobiles on planes. no 19:11 nettles,camera,stinging,hemisphere,mobile phone,microwave,magic,sting,insect,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.03.14.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.03.07/ Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:11:52 +0000 On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we find out how to live a healthy lifestyle. We count calories to see just how many we burn during exercise, we work out how to lose weight the healthy way and discuss the difference between calories and fat. We also discover why coloured bubble bath produces white bubbles, whether removing salt from the ocean could reduce our chances of flooding and could animals know about natural disasters before we do? All that and many more of your questions answered on this weeks podcast. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we find out how to live a healthy lifestyle. We count calories to see just how many we burn during exercise, we work out how to lose weight the healthy way and discuss the difference between calories and fat. ... On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we find out how to live a healthy lifestyle. We count calories to see just how many we burn during exercise, we work out how to lose weight the healthy way and discuss the difference between calories and fat. We also discover why coloured bubble bath produces white bubbles, whether removing salt from the ocean could reduce our chances of flooding and could animals know about natural disasters before we do? All that and many more of your questions answered on this weeks podcast. no 31:41 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.03.07.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.02.29/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:08:00 +0000 In this week's Ask the Naked Scientists Dave sates your thirst for knowledge with a look at whether frozen water is safe to drink, divides fog from mist, shakes up the world of seismology with a look at how earthquakes occur in countries like the UK, works out why some roofs remain resolutely frost-free in winter and explains how rocks from Mars turn up on Earth. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this week's Ask the Naked Scientists Dave sates your thirst for knowledge with a look at whether frozen water is safe to drink, divides fog from mist, shakes up the world of seismology with a look at how earthquakes occur in countries like the UK,... In this week's Ask the Naked Scientists Dave sates your thirst for knowledge with a look at whether frozen water is safe to drink, divides fog from mist, shakes up the world of seismology with a look at how earthquakes occur in countries like the UK, works out why some roofs remain resolutely frost-free in winter and explains how rocks from Mars turn up on Earth. no 21:13 naked scientists,kitchen science,earthquakes,frost,mars rocks,fog Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.02.29.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.02.22/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:31:32 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out how to break your bones for your own good, the truth behind the placebo effect and how your body knows when to be sensitive. Also, why some people gain weight when they have arthritis, restless legs and the importance of prostate check-ups. All that and more on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out how to break your bones for your own good, the truth behind the placebo effect and how your body knows when to be sensitive. Also, why some people gain weight when they have arthritis, restless legs ... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out how to break your bones for your own good, the truth behind the placebo effect and how your body knows when to be sensitive. Also, why some people gain weight when they have arthritis, restless legs and the importance of prostate check-ups. All that and more on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. no 32:58 prostate,arthritis,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.02.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.02.15/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:54:02 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out why a slipped disc can't slip out, why you forget your dreams and why digital radio is behind the times - by about 4 seconds! Also, why present day physics forbids travel to the past, and how you can carry someone elses DNA without being pregnant. We tackle these questions and more on this weeks podcast. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out why a slipped disc can't slip out, why you forget your dreams and why digital radio is behind the times - by about 4 seconds! Also, why present day physics forbids travel to the past, and how you can... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out why a slipped disc can't slip out, why you forget your dreams and why digital radio is behind the times - by about 4 seconds! Also, why present day physics forbids travel to the past, and how you can carry someone elses DNA without being pregnant. We tackle these questions and more on this weeks podcast. no 29:14 naked scientists,kitchen science,DNA,Blood donation,transfusion,radio waves,electromagnetic radiation,digital radio delay,dreams,memory,remembering dreams,slipped disc,backache,siatica,time travel, Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_Naked_Scientists_08.02.14.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.02.08/ Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:05:52 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out our years of sending things out into space will come back to haunt us, how some hearts produce a squeaking sound, and why when you look into the night sky you could see bright coloured stars shining down on you. We'll also be finding out just how many starts there are in our universe, why some of us get heart murmurs, how far our universe goes and whether the way we eat today is reducing our immunity. All that and more of your questions answered on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out our years of sending things out into space will come back to haunt us, how some hearts produce a squeaking sound, and why when you look into the night sky you could see bright coloured stars shining d... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out our years of sending things out into space will come back to haunt us, how some hearts produce a squeaking sound, and why when you look into the night sky you could see bright coloured stars shining down on you. We'll also be finding out just how many starts there are in our universe, why some of us get heart murmurs, how far our universe goes and whether the way we eat today is reducing our immunity. All that and more of your questions answered on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. no 33:25 murmur,satellites,satellite,heart,universe,space,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.02.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.02.01/ Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:42:21 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out if it's possible to cry underwater, why ferocious winds can bring us to tears, how its possible to make the sea light up and why it's so difficult to get annoying songs out of your head! We also find out about the creation and effects of gravity, why some of us get constant ringing in our ears, and if there are plants living deep inside the earth. All that and more on this weeks podcast. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out if it's possible to cry underwater, why ferocious winds can bring us to tears, how its possible to make the sea light up and why it's so difficult to get annoying songs out of your head! We also find ... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out if it's possible to cry underwater, why ferocious winds can bring us to tears, how its possible to make the sea light up and why it's so difficult to get annoying songs out of your head! We also find out about the creation and effects of gravity, why some of us get constant ringing in our ears, and if there are plants living deep inside the earth. All that and more on this weeks podcast. no 26:44 tears,gravity,eye,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.02.01.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/1970.01.01-6/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:17:33 +0000 This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out why a beating turns us blue, what would happen in a fight between bullets and how hanging from the air is considered safe in the form of a suspension bridge. We also find out about an environmentally-friendly method of cremation, whether it's possible for humans to survive on Mars and what the term horse-power actually means. All that and even more of your questions answered on this weeks podcast. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out why a beating turns us blue, what would happen in a fight between bullets and how hanging from the air is considered safe in the form of a suspension bridge. We also find out about an environmentally... This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we find out why a beating turns us blue, what would happen in a fight between bullets and how hanging from the air is considered safe in the form of a suspension bridge. We also find out about an environmentally-friendly method of cremation, whether it's possible for humans to survive on Mars and what the term horse-power actually means. All that and even more of your questions answered on this weeks podcast. no 33:31 naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.01.25.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.01.18/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:46:23 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we discuss why stinging nettles cause so much pain, why you should keep your bananas apart, and tell you about the effects and symptoms of asbestosis. We also find out which of our favourite foods were discovere... no 24:21 electricity,america,digital,radio,asbestos,banana,ripening,food,nettles,stinging,sting,light,greenhouse,lightning,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.01.18.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.01.11/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:02:46 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we answer your questions on population, sonic booms and fuel. We'll be looking into the genes behind your eye colour, why planes are so noise when they go supersonic and how exactly we get our beloved petrol and... no 26:18 supersonic,diesel,petrol,naked scientists,kitchen science,population,crude oil,north pole, south pole,static,antibiotics,eye colour Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_the_naked_scientists_08.01.11.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.01.04/ Fri, 4 Jan 2008 21:36:36 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we answer your questions on diet, the brain and meteors. We'll be looking into what foods can help reduce your cholesterol, if it's possible for our brains to shrink and how meteor showers work. We'll also be ta... no 35:22 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.01.04.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2008.01.02/ Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:05:58 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Chris, Dave and Sue Marchant tackle your questions on the speed of light, head on collisions, heartburn and much more...... no 21:02 light,naked scientists,kitchen science Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_08.01.02.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/ask-tns/show/2007.12.26/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:17:09 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Happy Christmas! To keep you entertained while we're off tucking into Turkey, this week and next we've got special editions of a new series of programmes we're launching in 2008 called Ask The Naked Scientists, our new live interactive science radio ... no 24:24 177 Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Ask_The_Naked_Scientists_07.12.26.mp3