Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/ From Africa, for Africa, on Channel Africa - A special weekly 30 minute edition of the Naked Scientists for Africa and the international community. en Dr Chris Smith 2007-2011 Tue, 4 Jan 2011 17:00:09 +0000 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_Africa_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/ 144 144 Science From Africa, for Africa, on Channel Africa - A special weekly 30 minute edition of the Naked Scientists for Africa and the international community. From Africa, for Africa, on Channel Africa - A special weekly 30 minute edition of the Naked Scientists for Africa and the international community. Dr Chris Smith 29:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.12.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.12.24.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:38:00 +0000 In this Festive edition, the best combinations of food and drink to avoid indigestion over the Christmas period, safer ways to grill meat and we reveal if lightweight, carbon fibre bikes really are the fastest option. We also look back over 2010 to to remember some of the years key scientific developments, including the domestication of fruit trees across of Africa and the increase of western diseases due to urbanisation. Plus we find out what makes someone photogenic, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Festive edition, the best combinations of food and drink to avoid indigestion over the Christmas period, safer ways to grill meat and we reveal if lightweight, carbon fibre bikes really are the fastest option. We also look back over 2010 to t... In this Festive edition, the best combinations of food and drink to avoid indigestion over the Christmas period, safer ways to grill meat and we reveal if lightweight, carbon fibre bikes really are the fastest option. We also look back over 2010 to to remember some of the years key scientific developments, including the domestication of fruit trees across of Africa and the increase of western diseases due to urbanisation. Plus we find out what makes someone photogenic, in Question of the Week! obesity, heart disease, diabetes, urbanisation, fruite trees, farming, plum 29:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.12.17-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.12.17.mp3 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:46:38 +0000 This week we hear the problems farmers face when storing cowpeas, one of Africas most nutritious and traded grains. We hear the challenges brought by pests and how scientists are developing new ways to store and keep the grain for longer. Plus, how bees see the world, how pilots could learn from falcons and we investigate if our blood is magnetic, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we hear the problems farmers face when storing cowpeas, one of Africas most nutritious and traded grains. We hear the challenges brought by pests and how scientists are developing new ways to store and keep the grain for longer. Plus, how b... This week we hear the problems farmers face when storing cowpeas, one of Africas most nutritious and traded grains. We hear the challenges brought by pests and how scientists are developing new ways to store and keep the grain for longer. Plus, how bees see the world, how pilots could learn from falcons and we investigate if our blood is magnetic, in Question of the week! cowpea,blood,c,farmers,farm,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.12.10/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.12.10.mp3 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Rural electrification is a big problem in Africa, with much of the continent "off grid". This week, we meet the bright sparks developing energy kiosks, who charge and maintain batteries for use in rural areas. In the news, why young people are more likely to fall victim to the flu, how a dose of worms controlled a man's inflammatory bowel disease and why the discovery of arsenic-loving bacteria is forcing us to rethink the chemistry of life. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana gets to the bottom of whether it's possible to drink through your rectum... Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Rural electrification is a big problem in Africa, with much of the continent "off grid". This week, we meet the bright sparks developing energy kiosks, who charge and maintain batteries for use in rural areas. In the news, why young people are more... Rural electrification is a big problem in Africa, with much of the continent "off grid". This week, we meet the bright sparks developing energy kiosks, who charge and maintain batteries for use in rural areas. In the news, why young people are more likely to fall victim to the flu, how a dose of worms controlled a man's inflammatory bowel disease and why the discovery of arsenic-loving bacteria is forcing us to rethink the chemistry of life. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana gets to the bottom of whether it's possible to drink through your rectum... naked scientists,kitchen science,electricity,rural electrification,energy kiosk,sustainable energy,off grid,Rwanda,arsenic,shadow biosphere,whipworm, 27:15 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.12.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.12.03.mp3 Fri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 In recognition of world AIDS day, which took place on the 1st December, we find out about recent developments in understanding and treating HIV, the agent which causes AIDS. We discover new insight into how the virus damages our immune system as well as discussing the difficulties of developing an HIV vaccine. In the news we explore the link between jet lag and forgetfulness and a new way to identify someone's age from their blood. In Question of the Week, Diana finds out what happens as the universe expands! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In recognition of world AIDS day, which took place on the 1st December, we find out about recent developments in understanding and treating HIV, the agent which causes AIDS. We discover new insight into how the virus damages our immune system as wel... In recognition of world AIDS day, which took place on the 1st December, we find out about recent developments in understanding and treating HIV, the agent which causes AIDS. We discover new insight into how the virus damages our immune system as well as discussing the difficulties of developing an HIV vaccine. In the news we explore the link between jet lag and forgetfulness and a new way to identify someone's age from their blood. In Question of the Week, Diana finds out what happens as the universe expands! development,c,blood,naked scientists,kitchen science,age,HIV,AIDS,World AIDS Day,HIV vaccine,universe,expansion,hubble constant,bystander cells,how does HIV damage the immune system, 29:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.11.26-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.11.26.mp3 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 This week, we look into the problem of sewage and sanitation in Tanzania and reveal a new design of bicycle that could improve the cleanliness and efficiency of pit toilets in the slums of Dar es Salaam. We also hear how lasers can cut complications in cataract surgery, why some people are allergic to wine,hear the highlights from the world's biggest neuroscience meeting including the discovery of how the eye talks to the brain, and we hear how scientists have solved a long-standing mystery relating the structure of the placenta. Plus, we find out just how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look into the problem of sewage and sanitation in Tanzania and reveal a new design of bicycle that could improve the cleanliness and efficiency of pit toilets in the slums of Dar es Salaam. We also hear how lasers can cut complications ... This week, we look into the problem of sewage and sanitation in Tanzania and reveal a new design of bicycle that could improve the cleanliness and efficiency of pit toilets in the slums of Dar es Salaam. We also hear how lasers can cut complications in cataract surgery, why some people are allergic to wine,hear the highlights from the world's biggest neuroscience meeting including the discovery of how the eye talks to the brain, and we hear how scientists have solved a long-standing mystery relating the structure of the placenta. Plus, we find out just how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, in Question of the week! c,allergic,sun tan,tanning,tan,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:06 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.11.19-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.11.19.mp3 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 This week, we continue our insight into Malaria to discover a new drug that could replace current drug quinine, to become the standard treatment to treat the disease. We also hear how happiness can be found here and now, why children tire so quickly when walking and how Earth became oxygenated 400,000 years earlier than we thought. Plus, we discover how many bees it takes to boil a human, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we continue our insight into Malaria to discover a new drug that could replace current drug quinine, to become the standard treatment to treat the disease. We also hear how happiness can be found here and now, why children tire so quickly ... This week, we continue our insight into Malaria to discover a new drug that could replace current drug quinine, to become the standard treatment to treat the disease. We also hear how happiness can be found here and now, why children tire so quickly when walking and how Earth became oxygenated 400,000 years earlier than we thought. Plus, we discover how many bees it takes to boil a human, in Question of the week! c,naked scientists,kitchen science, maaria, quinine, artesunate, artemisinin 28:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.11.12-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.11.12.mp3 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:33:53 +0000 This week we map the link between Sickle Cell disease and Malaria to reveal why this disorder is so prevalent in the African population. We also investigate the science behind cancer to find a new way of making tumours vulnerable to attack and in the news we hear how a burst of electricity to the brain boosts mathematical ability, a new trick to block the brain damage done during a stroke and how bacteria protect themselves from viral attack. Plus, we're boiling with bees, in question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we map the link between Sickle Cell disease and Malaria to reveal why this disorder is so prevalent in the African population. We also investigate the science behind cancer to find a new way of making tumours vulnerable to attack and in the... This week we map the link between Sickle Cell disease and Malaria to reveal why this disorder is so prevalent in the African population. We also investigate the science behind cancer to find a new way of making tumours vulnerable to attack and in the news we hear how a burst of electricity to the brain boosts mathematical ability, a new trick to block the brain damage done during a stroke and how bacteria protect themselves from viral attack. Plus, we're boiling with bees, in question of the week! sickle cell,african population,c,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.11.05-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.11.05.mp3 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:26:30 +0000 This week, we investigate the role agriculture can play in improving the African economy with the launch of a new report looking into how Europe and Africa can partner in securing global food security, how African networks and leaders are developing initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and just how big an impact this boost can have. We also find out about a new super-waterproof fabric, discover how our brain decides what we should pay attenention to, get a new insight into how pancreatic cancer develops and investigate whether aeroplane emissions or volcanic eruptions are worse for our environment, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we investigate the role agriculture can play in improving the African economy with the launch of a new report looking into how Europe and Africa can partner in securing global food security, how African networks and leaders are developing ... This week, we investigate the role agriculture can play in improving the African economy with the launch of a new report looking into how Europe and Africa can partner in securing global food security, how African networks and leaders are developing initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and just how big an impact this boost can have. We also find out about a new super-waterproof fabric, discover how our brain decides what we should pay attenention to, get a new insight into how pancreatic cancer develops and investigate whether aeroplane emissions or volcanic eruptions are worse for our environment, in Question of the week! economy,c,emissions,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.10.29-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.10.29.mp3 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:24:00 +0000 This week, we investigate the workings of the HIV virus to find out just how the virus hijacks our immune systemas well as discover a new form of tea bag that filters and sterilises water, to make it potable. Also, how the taste of bitterness could treat asthma, a revelation of vegetables in the diet of our stone-age ancestors, and gene therapy for depression! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we investigate the workings of the HIV virus to find out just how the virus hijacks our immune systemas well as discover a new form of tea bag that filters and sterilises water, to make it potable. Also, how the taste of bitterness could t... This week, we investigate the workings of the HIV virus to find out just how the virus hijacks our immune systemas well as discover a new form of tea bag that filters and sterilises water, to make it potable. Also, how the taste of bitterness could treat asthma, a revelation of vegetables in the diet of our stone-age ancestors, and gene therapy for depression! potable water, water, filter, tea bag, sterilise, drinking, HIV 29:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.10.22-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.10.22.mp3 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:15:28 +0000 This week, we investigate the aftermath of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa to find out how the sciences and the arts have been affected by this global tournament. We hear about the Wozela initiative to find new uses and functions for the infamous vuvuzela and find out how the film industry has also jumped onto the football bandwagon to give the world a further insight into health and life in Africa. Also, in the news, a new vaccine that could protect us from resistant forms of the tuberculosis bacterium, a way to reduce our need for gold in electronics and the comet that never existed. Plus, we find out why some of us feel sick when we move backwards on a train or in cars, in Question of the week! Click here to see the Wozela entries! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we investigate the aftermath of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa to find out how the sciences and the arts have been affected by this global tournament. We hear about the Wozela initiative to find new uses and functions for the infamo... This week, we investigate the aftermath of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa to find out how the sciences and the arts have been affected by this global tournament. We hear about the Wozela initiative to find new uses and functions for the infamous vuvuzela and find out how the film industry has also jumped onto the football bandwagon to give the world a further insight into health and life in Africa. Also, in the news, a new vaccine that could protect us from resistant forms of the tuberculosis bacterium, a way to reduce our need for gold in electronics and the comet that never existed. Plus, we find out why some of us feel sick when we move backwards on a train or in cars, in Question of the week! Click here to see the Wozela entries! c,world cup,wozela,vuvuzela,film,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.10.15-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.10.15.mp3 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:12:00 +0000 This week we hear how scientists at the CSIR in South Africa are helping model and develop more accurate aeroplanes to make air travel more efficient, and how radio telescopes within the country have been modified for more precision. We also hear how not all fat cells are created as equals, a new form of implantable glucose sensor, how lillies use odour to trick pollinating fruit flies, and an insight into why women glow, yet men perspire! Plus, we stare up at the moon, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we hear how scientists at the CSIR in South Africa are helping model and develop more accurate aeroplanes to make air travel more efficient, and how radio telescopes within the country have been modified for more precision. We also hear how... This week we hear how scientists at the CSIR in South Africa are helping model and develop more accurate aeroplanes to make air travel more efficient, and how radio telescopes within the country have been modified for more precision. We also hear how not all fat cells are created as equals, a new form of implantable glucose sensor, how lillies use odour to trick pollinating fruit flies, and an insight into why women glow, yet men perspire! Plus, we stare up at the moon, in Question of the week! airbus, planes, CSIR, south africa, modelling, radio telescopes 30:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.10.01-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.10.01.mp3 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 16:24:22 +0000 This week, we hear about a clinical trial in Kenya that could offer hope for a vaccination against Tuberculosis. We also discover how the Malaria parasite spread into humans, how nerve repair has provided insight into the spread of cancer and get a new insight into how we perceive pain. Plus, we find out if it's safe to eat the core of a fruit, in question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we hear about a clinical trial in Kenya that could offer hope for a vaccination against Tuberculosis. We also discover how the Malaria parasite spread into humans, how nerve repair has provided insight into the spread of cancer and get a n... This week, we hear about a clinical trial in Kenya that could offer hope for a vaccination against Tuberculosis. We also discover how the Malaria parasite spread into humans, how nerve repair has provided insight into the spread of cancer and get a new insight into how we perceive pain. Plus, we find out if it's safe to eat the core of a fruit, in question of the week! trial,vaccination,c,kenya,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.10.08-3/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.10.08.mp3 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:39:07 +0000 This week we discover a plant indigenous to South Africa that is being used to create stress-relieving drugs worldwide and how more of these native plants could be made use of in the future. We also find out about superior solar cells, how our brains choose which hand we should use and discover a new way to catch drug traffickers in the act! Plus, we investigate if it's possible for a ball to roll uphill, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we discover a plant indigenous to South Africa that is being used to create stress-relieving drugs worldwide and how more of these native plants could be made use of in the future. We also find out about superior solar cells, how our brains... This week we discover a plant indigenous to South Africa that is being used to create stress-relieving drugs worldwide and how more of these native plants could be made use of in the future. We also find out about superior solar cells, how our brains choose which hand we should use and discover a new way to catch drug traffickers in the act! Plus, we investigate if it's possible for a ball to roll uphill, in Question of the Week! indisgenous, plants, sceletium tortuosum, kanna, stress, drugs 29:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.10.24/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.09.24.mp3 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we investigate the falling population numbers of the Giant Sable in Angola and find out how conservationists are trying to fight their extinction. We also hear how light pollution is affecting bird breeding habits, find a vital clue in the workings of anti-depressants and reveal a new insight into the moon's craters. Plus, we find out if olive oil really is healthier, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we investigate the falling population numbers of the Giant Sable in Angola and find out how conservationists are trying to fight their extinction. We also hear how light pollution is affecting bird breeding habits, find a vital clue in the... This week, we investigate the falling population numbers of the Giant Sable in Angola and find out how conservationists are trying to fight their extinction. We also hear how light pollution is affecting bird breeding habits, find a vital clue in the workings of anti-depressants and reveal a new insight into the moon's craters. Plus, we find out if olive oil really is healthier, in Question of the week! giant sable,angola,c,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.09.17-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.09.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:27:00 +0000 This week, we investigate why non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, are on the rise in South Africa and what can be done to ease the problem. We also find out about self-cleaning solar cells, a new method of treating cancer and how if we act now, we may be able to prevent some of the concerns about climate change. Plus, we sniff out the smell of rain, in quesion of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we investigate why non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, are on the rise in South Africa and what can be done to ease the problem. We also find out about self-cleaning solar cells, a new method of treating cancer a... This week, we investigate why non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, are on the rise in South Africa and what can be done to ease the problem. We also find out about self-cleaning solar cells, a new method of treating cancer and how if we act now, we may be able to prevent some of the concerns about climate change. Plus, we sniff out the smell of rain, in quesion of the Week! non-communicable disease,diabetes, heart disease, HIV, policy, government 28:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.09.10-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.09.10.mp3 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:02:00 +0000 This week we explore the impact of climate change in Africa and what residents as well as scientists and governments can do to ease the problem. We also find out about a new anti-malarial drug that could prove useful in the fight against resistance. Plus, we investigate how the square kilometre array could help us see further into the universe than ever before! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the impact of climate change in Africa and what residents as well as scientists and governments can do to ease the problem. We also find out about a new anti-malarial drug that could prove useful in the fight against resistance. ... This week we explore the impact of climate change in Africa and what residents as well as scientists and governments can do to ease the problem. We also find out about a new anti-malarial drug that could prove useful in the fight against resistance. Plus, we investigate how the square kilometre array could help us see further into the universe than ever before! climate change, Africa, malaria, anti-malarial, resistance 29:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.09.03-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.09.03.mp3 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:09:47 +0000 This week we explore the potential of genome-wide association studies in Africa to see how this can provide information on susceptibility to diseases such as Tuberculosis but also provide insight into the human population as a whole. We also dig deep into the field of archaeology to find out what the ancient Romans had on their daily menus as well as discover what ancient faeces can tell about a population. Plus, we reveal how mosquitoes sniff out their human targets! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the potential of genome-wide association studies in Africa to see how this can provide information on susceptibility to diseases such as Tuberculosis but also provide insight into the human population as a whole. We also dig deep... This week we explore the potential of genome-wide association studies in Africa to see how this can provide information on susceptibility to diseases such as Tuberculosis but also provide insight into the human population as a whole. We also dig deep into the field of archaeology to find out what the ancient Romans had on their daily menus as well as discover what ancient faeces can tell about a population. Plus, we reveal how mosquitoes sniff out their human targets! susceptibility,c,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.08.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.08.27.mp3 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 We find out how an extract from crab shells could make low cost, antibacterial bandages in this week's programme, as well as explore our oceans. We'll investigate the impact of oil spills on shorelines and wetlands, and find out how climate change is altering Antarctica. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana O'Carroll finds out why we struggle to remember our dreams... Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We find out how an extract from crab shells could make low cost, antibacterial bandages in this week's programme, as well as explore our oceans. We'll investigate the impact of oil spills on shorelines and wetlands, and find out how climate change i... We find out how an extract from crab shells could make low cost, antibacterial bandages in this week's programme, as well as explore our oceans. We'll investigate the impact of oil spills on shorelines and wetlands, and find out how climate change is altering Antarctica. Plus, in Question of the Week, Diana O'Carroll finds out why we struggle to remember our dreams... naked scientists,crab shell,crab,bandage,low cost bandage,Africa,African Science,chitosan,antarctic,antarctica,climate change,oceanography,wetlands,oil,Louisianna,oil spill, 28:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.08.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.08.20.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we discover the rift in Ethiopia that's expanding and spliiting Africa apart. We'll find out what the future holds and the opportunities for Ethiopians to use it to their advantage. Plus, we meet our oldest walking ancestor, explore some of the latest satellite technology and, in Question of the Week, we find out why copper compounds are so colourful! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we discover the rift in Ethiopia that's expanding and spliiting Africa apart. We'll find out what the future holds and the opportunities for Ethiopians to use it to their advantage. Plus, we meet our oldest walking ancestor, explore some... This week, we discover the rift in Ethiopia that's expanding and spliiting Africa apart. We'll find out what the future holds and the opportunities for Ethiopians to use it to their advantage. Plus, we meet our oldest walking ancestor, explore some of the latest satellite technology and, in Question of the Week, we find out why copper compounds are so colourful! ethiopia,naked scientists,Africa,great rift valley, east African rift,geology,cubesat,space science, austalopithecus sediba,sediba,human evolution,human migration,genetics,DNA,human ancestro,satellite, 28:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.08.06-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.08.06.mp3 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:52:47 +0000 This week we explore the invasion of the parthenium weed which has overtaken millions of hectares of land in Ethiopia and is spreading rapidly across the continent. We also go down to the nanoscale to investigate how nanostructures could enable safe hydrogen storage as well as provide better batteries in the future. Plus we burn calories, literally, in question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the invasion of the parthenium weed which has overtaken millions of hectares of land in Ethiopia and is spreading rapidly across the continent. We also go down to the nanoscale to investigate how nanostructures could enable safe ... This week we explore the invasion of the parthenium weed which has overtaken millions of hectares of land in Ethiopia and is spreading rapidly across the continent. We also go down to the nanoscale to investigate how nanostructures could enable safe hydrogen storage as well as provide better batteries in the future. Plus we burn calories, literally, in question of the week! weed,ethiopia,parthenium,hydrogen storage,storage,c,nanoscale,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.07.30-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.07.30b.mp3 Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:20:57 +0000 This week, we get an insight into southern African genomes as scientists have sequenced the DNA of members of the Khoi San to see what genes they have preserved. We also find out how researchers in South Africa have developed a new microbicide gel that could significantly reduce HIV numbers and in the news, we discover how moss spores travel on mushroom clouds and reveal a new, more efficient way to convert carbon dioxide back to carbon. Plus, we calculate how much gas a human would need to let out to lift themselves off the ground, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we get an insight into southern African genomes as scientists have sequenced the DNA of members of the Khoi San to see what genes they have preserved. We also find out how researchers in South Africa have developed a new microbicide gel th... This week, we get an insight into southern African genomes as scientists have sequenced the DNA of members of the Khoi San to see what genes they have preserved. We also find out how researchers in South Africa have developed a new microbicide gel that could significantly reduce HIV numbers and in the news, we discover how moss spores travel on mushroom clouds and reveal a new, more efficient way to convert carbon dioxide back to carbon. Plus, we calculate how much gas a human would need to let out to lift themselves off the ground, in Question of the week! Khoisan, genome, running, salt, tutu, desmond, sequencing, microbicide, HIV, out of Africa 28:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.07.23-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.07.30.mp3 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:46:10 +0000 This week, we bring you the top stories from the AIDS 2010 conference which took place in Vienna this week as well as investigate how promoting the practice of safe sex for set periods of time, could greatly reduce HIV infections in Africa. We also find out how researchers are creating Malaria-free mosquitoes and how hostile bacteria are being turned into vaccines. Plus, we discover why humans kiss, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we bring you the top stories from the AIDS 2010 conference which took place in Vienna this week as well as investigate how promoting the practice of safe sex for set periods of time, could greatly reduce HIV infections in Africa. We also f... This week, we bring you the top stories from the AIDS 2010 conference which took place in Vienna this week as well as investigate how promoting the practice of safe sex for set periods of time, could greatly reduce HIV infections in Africa. We also find out how researchers are creating Malaria-free mosquitoes and how hostile bacteria are being turned into vaccines. Plus, we discover why humans kiss, in Question of the week! HIV, AIDS, Absitence, Safe Sex, Viral Load, AIDS2010, Conference, Microbicides 28:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.07.16-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.07.16.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:32:30 +0000 This week, we explore the latest in laser technology, including how a team in South Africa have developed a way to remotely seal cracks in industrial pipes and how lasers are being used to treat cancers in medicine. We also hear about a newly identified chemical that promotes the growth of brain cells and how a shrinking proton is changing the laws of physics! Plus, we investigate the development of the New World, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we explore the latest in laser technology, including how a team in South Africa have developed a way to remotely seal cracks in industrial pipes and how lasers are being used to treat cancers in medicine. We also hear about a newly iden... This week, we explore the latest in laser technology, including how a team in South Africa have developed a way to remotely seal cracks in industrial pipes and how lasers are being used to treat cancers in medicine. We also hear about a newly identified chemical that promotes the growth of brain cells and how a shrinking proton is changing the laws of physics! Plus, we investigate the development of the New World, in Question of the week! development,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.07.09-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.07.09.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:06:30 +0000 This week, we discover the genes behind a longer life and the earliest remains of complex life here on Earth. We also investigate how drilling into a volcano could tell us more about its activity and we hear how pheromone traps are being used in villages across Africa to forecast and control outbreaks of the African army worm. Plus, we investigate why an electric toothbrush can make things a bit distorted, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we discover the genes behind a longer life and the earliest remains of complex life here on Earth. We also investigate how drilling into a volcano could tell us more about its activity and we hear how pheromone traps are being used in v... This week, we discover the genes behind a longer life and the earliest remains of complex life here on Earth. We also investigate how drilling into a volcano could tell us more about its activity and we hear how pheromone traps are being used in villages across Africa to forecast and control outbreaks of the African army worm. Plus, we investigate why an electric toothbrush can make things a bit distorted, in Question of the week! army worm, moth, pheromone trap, forecasting, pesticide, farmers, grasses, crops, local, community forecasting 28:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.07.02/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.07.02.mp3 Thu, 1 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we look at ways to balance the demand for biofuels against the other needs of African farmers. We find out why size matters when it comes to bird beaks, how plant roots cope with competition and what astronomers can learn about neutrinos. We hear from researchers who are building new lungs in the lab, and in question of the week we ask why the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look at ways to balance the demand for biofuels against the other needs of African farmers. We find out why size matters when it comes to bird beaks, how plant roots cope with competition and what astronomers can learn about neutrinos.... This week, we look at ways to balance the demand for biofuels against the other needs of African farmers. We find out why size matters when it comes to bird beaks, how plant roots cope with competition and what astronomers can learn about neutrinos. We hear from researchers who are building new lungs in the lab, and in question of the week we ask why the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body! naked scientists,african agriculture, biofuels,lungs,growing artificial lungs, science news, plant biology, plant roots, plant competition,neutrinos, astronomy, biurd beak size,beak,bird temperature regulation, 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.06.25-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.06.25.mp3 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 This week, we discover the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Project, H3Africa, which hopes to utilise new genetic techniques to better understand disease in African populations. Also, how researchers have caught swine flu in the act of mutating, how migrating humans carried parasites out of Africa, a new gene therapy for HIV and why females are more likely to suffer the effects of stress. Plus, bomb proof curtains that expand when they're stretched! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we discover the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Project, H3Africa, which hopes to utilise new genetic techniques to better understand disease in African populations. Also, how researchers have caught swine flu in the act of mutating, ... This week, we discover the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Project, H3Africa, which hopes to utilise new genetic techniques to better understand disease in African populations. Also, how researchers have caught swine flu in the act of mutating, how migrating humans carried parasites out of Africa, a new gene therapy for HIV and why females are more likely to suffer the effects of stress. Plus, bomb proof curtains that expand when they're stretched! naked scientists,science news,auxetic material, HIV, plasmodium falciparum,human migration,malaria,swine flu mutation, stress, H3 Africa, Human Heredity and Health in Africa,disease in Africa, 29:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.06.18-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.06.18.mp3 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:32:33 +0000 This week, we discover how disease control and intervention, not climate change, could determine the future prevalence of Malaria across the world and how the oil leak in the gulf of Mexico is affecting wetland ecocsystems in the US. We also investigate if it's more important to eat or to sleep, how a honey trap could detect the pathogens in mosquitoes and how DNA could hold the key to leukeamia. Plus, we find out what happens to light, at light speed, in question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we discover how disease control and intervention, not climate change, could determine the future prevalence of Malaria across the world and how the oil leak in the gulf of Mexico is affecting wetland ecocsystems in the US. We also invest... This week, we discover how disease control and intervention, not climate change, could determine the future prevalence of Malaria across the world and how the oil leak in the gulf of Mexico is affecting wetland ecocsystems in the US. We also investigate if it's more important to eat or to sleep, how a honey trap could detect the pathogens in mosquitoes and how DNA could hold the key to leukeamia. Plus, we find out what happens to light, at light speed, in question of the week! intervention,naked scientists,kitchen science 28:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.06.11-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.06.11.mp3 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:02:30 +0000 This week, we find out how science and technology are improving security as well as television coverage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as reveal South Africa's winning bid to host the Office for Astronomy Development, or OAD, to bring astronomy to the developing world. We also discover how brushing your teeth could prevent a heart attack, find out when our ancestors first began eating meat and investigate if our genes code for our memories, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out how science and technology are improving security as well as television coverage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as reveal South Africa's winning bid to host the Office for Astronomy Development, or OAD, to bring astronomy t... This week, we find out how science and technology are improving security as well as television coverage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as reveal South Africa's winning bid to host the Office for Astronomy Development, or OAD, to bring astronomy to the developing world. We also discover how brushing your teeth could prevent a heart attack, find out when our ancestors first began eating meat and investigate if our genes code for our memories, in Question of the week! world cup,development,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:21 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.06.04-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.06.04.mp3 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:46:57 +0000 This week we find out about a new initiative bringing together scientists, policy makers and development agencies across Africa to address the effects of climate change on agriculture in order to provide a sustainable future. Plus, in the news, we investigate the threats faced by the bluefin tuna, a newly discovered way that blood vessels in the brain clear a blockage and how channels on Mars reveal secrets about the Martian climate. All that plus in Question of the Week, we reveal if the food you eat can affect the smell and colour of your urine! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out about a new initiative bringing together scientists, policy makers and development agencies across Africa to address the effects of climate change on agriculture in order to provide a sustainable future. Plus, in the news, we in... This week we find out about a new initiative bringing together scientists, policy makers and development agencies across Africa to address the effects of climate change on agriculture in order to provide a sustainable future. Plus, in the news, we investigate the threats faced by the bluefin tuna, a newly discovered way that blood vessels in the brain clear a blockage and how channels on Mars reveal secrets about the Martian climate. All that plus in Question of the Week, we reveal if the food you eat can affect the smell and colour of your urine! development,agriculture,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.05.28-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.05.28.mp3 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:32:16 +0000 This week, we find out how scientists in the US have created a synthetic, man-made organism which could benefit the field of vaccine production and how the government in Zimbabwe are hoping to pass a new information and communications bill in order to improve the countries economic situation through technological development.We also investigate the science behind the human pappiloma virus, or HPV, a virus which causes the majority of cases of cervical cancer, one of the main cancers affecting women worldwide, and in question of the week we discover why zebras and donkeys sound the way they do! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out how scientists in the US have created a synthetic, man-made organism which could benefit the field of vaccine production and how the government in Zimbabwe are hoping to pass a new information and communications bill in order ... This week, we find out how scientists in the US have created a synthetic, man-made organism which could benefit the field of vaccine production and how the government in Zimbabwe are hoping to pass a new information and communications bill in order to improve the countries economic situation through technological development.We also investigate the science behind the human pappiloma virus, or HPV, a virus which causes the majority of cases of cervical cancer, one of the main cancers affecting women worldwide, and in question of the week we discover why zebras and donkeys sound the way they do! zimbabwe,bill,development,technology, communication, ICT 27:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.05.25/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.05.21.mp3 Fri, 21 May 2010 14:55:00 +0000 This week we bring you the latest news including how brains recognise faces and how GM crops are increasing certain plant pest populations. We also hear how new radars in South Africa are helping predict more accurate weather forecasts to benefit the economy. Plus we investigate why humans have different blood groups in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the latest news including how brains recognise faces and how GM crops are increasing certain plant pest populations. We also hear how new radars in South Africa are helping predict more accurate weather forecasts to benefit the... This week we bring you the latest news including how brains recognise faces and how GM crops are increasing certain plant pest populations. We also hear how new radars in South Africa are helping predict more accurate weather forecasts to benefit the economy. Plus we investigate why humans have different blood groups in Question of the week! nowcast,south africa,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.05.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.05.14.mp3 Fri, 14 May 2010 17:03:00 +0000 This week we find out how our ancestros may have interbred with Neanderthals and get a new insight into the way our stars may form. We also hear how scientific research in Africa isn't being fully appreciated or utilised and how governments across the continent are hoping to improve the situation. Plus, in question of the week, we investigate the evolution of crocodiles! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out how our ancestros may have interbred with Neanderthals and get a new insight into the way our stars may form. We also hear how scientific research in Africa isn't being fully appreciated or utilised and how governments across th... This week we find out how our ancestros may have interbred with Neanderthals and get a new insight into the way our stars may form. We also hear how scientific research in Africa isn't being fully appreciated or utilised and how governments across the continent are hoping to improve the situation. Plus, in question of the week, we investigate the evolution of crocodiles! stars,continent,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.05.07-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.05.07.mp3 Fri, 7 May 2010 16:33:24 +0000 This week, we explore the science behind satellite navigation to find out how our global positioning system, GPS, works to identify our location and how it may be possible to hack into these signals and dupe our receivers into thinking we're elsewhere! We also reveal a new finding into why HIV infected adults are more prone to infection with salmonella and in question of the week we investigate if the doppler effect can be heard through a radio! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we explore the science behind satellite navigation to find out how our global positioning system, GPS, works to identify our location and how it may be possible to hack into these signals and dupe our receivers into thinking we're elsewher... This week, we explore the science behind satellite navigation to find out how our global positioning system, GPS, works to identify our location and how it may be possible to hack into these signals and dupe our receivers into thinking we're elsewhere! We also reveal a new finding into why HIV infected adults are more prone to infection with salmonella and in question of the week we investigate if the doppler effect can be heard through a radio! infection,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.05.07-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.04.30.mp3 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000 This week we dig deep into the field of archaeology to see how genetics can help us investigate our human origins as well as reveal more findings from the cradle of humankind into the new human species Australopithecus Sediba. Plus, in Question of the week, we find out if it's possible to find out someones age using carbon dating! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we dig deep into the field of archaeology to see how genetics can help us investigate our human origins as well as reveal more findings from the cradle of humankind into the new human species Australopithecus Sediba. Plus, in Question of th... This week we dig deep into the field of archaeology to see how genetics can help us investigate our human origins as well as reveal more findings from the cradle of humankind into the new human species Australopithecus Sediba. Plus, in Question of the week, we find out if it's possible to find out someones age using carbon dating! sediba,australopithecus,humankind,cradle,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.04.23-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.04.23.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:47:45 +0000 This week we reveal how some plants are able to make the most out of forest fires and activate the growth of their seelings in response as well as find out how the hyenas laugh could be revealing more than just their intentions. We also bring you the highlights from the UK's National Astronomy Meeting, including how we could soon forecast the weather in space, and how biochemists are helping the search for life on other planets! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we reveal how some plants are able to make the most out of forest fires and activate the growth of their seelings in response as well as find out how the hyenas laugh could be revealing more than just their intentions. We also bring you the... This week we reveal how some plants are able to make the most out of forest fires and activate the growth of their seelings in response as well as find out how the hyenas laugh could be revealing more than just their intentions. We also bring you the highlights from the UK's National Astronomy Meeting, including how we could soon forecast the weather in space, and how biochemists are helping the search for life on other planets! forest fire, wildfire, karrekin, hyena, dominant, subordinate, laugh 29:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.04.20/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.04.16.mp3 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:32:03 +0000 In this week's news we find outabout a new species of early human, active volcanoes on Venus and a new form of nanowire. We also hear about a new vaccine which could help fight pneumonia in HIV-infected adults and we investigate if worms drown in the rain, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this week's news we find outabout a new species of early human, active volcanoes on Venus and a new form of nanowire. We also hear about a new vaccine which could help fight pneumonia in HIV-infected adults and we investigate if worms drown in the... In this week's news we find outabout a new species of early human, active volcanoes on Venus and a new form of nanowire. We also hear about a new vaccine which could help fight pneumonia in HIV-infected adults and we investigate if worms drown in the rain, in Question of the week! pneumonia,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.04.09-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.04.09.MP3 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 16:30:33 +0000 This week we explore the science behind our weather to find out if droughts could be predicted to help relief efforts prepare, if hurricane could be streered out of harms way and how plane contrails are contributing to cloud formation. We also investigate the global threat of invasive species on our ecosystems. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore the science behind our weather to find out if droughts could be predicted to help relief efforts prepare, if hurricane could be streered out of harms way and how plane contrails are contributing to cloud formation. We also invest... This week we explore the science behind our weather to find out if droughts could be predicted to help relief efforts prepare, if hurricane could be streered out of harms way and how plane contrails are contributing to cloud formation. We also investigate the global threat of invasive species on our ecosystems. draught, hurricane, cloud, contrail, weather, invasive species 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.04.02-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.04.02.mp3 Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:13:33 +0000 This week we solve the mystery of how our arteries form and find out about a new powder from pigs in South Africa that could help mend our broken bones. We also bring you the latest news including a new way to de-salinise sea water and we reveal how dams are changing weather patterns worldwide. Plus, we investigate the consequences of a human bite in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we solve the mystery of how our arteries form and find out about a new powder from pigs in South Africa that could help mend our broken bones. We also bring you the latest news including a new way to de-salinise sea water and we reveal how ... This week we solve the mystery of how our arteries form and find out about a new powder from pigs in South Africa that could help mend our broken bones. We also bring you the latest news including a new way to de-salinise sea water and we reveal how dams are changing weather patterns worldwide. Plus, we investigate the consequences of a human bite in Question of the week! mending bones, pig, powder, dams, water, south africa, Altis Biologies, xenograft 29:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.03.26/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.03.26_128kbps.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:43:26 +0000 In this weeks news we find out how mosquitoes could become flying vaccines and how bacterial fingerprints could soon catch criminals!We also find out how the issues of water quality in Africa are being targeted using the chemical sciences and we reveal how indigenous fruit trees are being domesticated across the continent to meet the economical and nutritional needs of the population. Plus, we find out how many of the calories we consume are absorbed by our bodies, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this weeks news we find out how mosquitoes could become flying vaccines and how bacterial fingerprints could soon catch criminals!We also find out how the issues of water quality in Africa are being targeted using the chemical sciences and we reve... In this weeks news we find out how mosquitoes could become flying vaccines and how bacterial fingerprints could soon catch criminals!We also find out how the issues of water quality in Africa are being targeted using the chemical sciences and we reveal how indigenous fruit trees are being domesticated across the continent to meet the economical and nutritional needs of the population. Plus, we find out how many of the calories we consume are absorbed by our bodies, in Question of the Week! water day, water quality, governments, policy, microbial, contaminant, fluoride, african plum, shea, fruit tree, domestication 28:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.03.19-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.03.19.MP3 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:56:13 +0000 This week we bring you the highlights from the world of science including why some of us feel pain more than others and how octopuses may have mood swings! We also reveal how anti-biotics may not be the best prevention of pre-term labour in Malawi and how climate change is affecting Ghanas fishing industry. Plus we reveal is subliminal CD's really can help you learn, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the highlights from the world of science including why some of us feel pain more than others and how octopuses may have mood swings! We also reveal how anti-biotics may not be the best prevention of pre-term labour in Malawi an... This week we bring you the highlights from the world of science including why some of us feel pain more than others and how octopuses may have mood swings! We also reveal how anti-biotics may not be the best prevention of pre-term labour in Malawi and how climate change is affecting Ghanas fishing industry. Plus we reveal is subliminal CD's really can help you learn, in Question of the Week! Malawi, pre-term labour, izithromycin, fisheries, Ghana, climate change, fish 29:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.03.16/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.03.12._128kbps.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:15:07 +0000 This week we find out flexible solar cells could provide a new, portable source of power and how the seeds of the moringa tree can be harnessed to purify water sources in Africa. We also find out why some people are more susceptible to Tuberculosis and we find out if money reallyy can grow on trees, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out flexible solar cells could provide a new, portable source of power and how the seeds of the moringa tree can be harnessed to purify water sources in Africa. We also find out why some people are more susceptible to Tuberculosis a... This week we find out flexible solar cells could provide a new, portable source of power and how the seeds of the moringa tree can be harnessed to purify water sources in Africa. We also find out why some people are more susceptible to Tuberculosis and we find out if money reallyy can grow on trees, in Question of the Week! moringa,purify,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.03.05/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.03.05_128kbps.mp3 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:15:50 +0000 This week we investigate the future of our water sources to find out how climate change may affect the availability of water and how countries like South Africa are trying to solve this problem by building de-salination plants to convert sea water into potable water for it's population. Plus, in Question of the week we find out why water makes white clothes transparent! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we investigate the future of our water sources to find out how climate change may affect the availability of water and how countries like South Africa are trying to solve this problem by building de-salination plants to convert sea water in... This week we investigate the future of our water sources to find out how climate change may affect the availability of water and how countries like South Africa are trying to solve this problem by building de-salination plants to convert sea water into potable water for it's population. Plus, in Question of the week we find out why water makes white clothes transparent! sea water,potable water,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.02.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.02.26.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:30:06 +0000 This week we bring you the latest news from the world of science including how scientists have used their understanding of the resurrection plant to create potential vaccines that can survive in hot climates without refrigeration. We also hear about the NEPAD water initiative and how it plans to provide greater access to safe water and sanitation in Southern Africa. Plus, we investigate if snowy rooftops could limit climate change, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the latest news from the world of science including how scientists have used their understanding of the resurrection plant to create potential vaccines that can survive in hot climates without refrigeration. We also hear about ... This week we bring you the latest news from the world of science including how scientists have used their understanding of the resurrection plant to create potential vaccines that can survive in hot climates without refrigeration. We also hear about the NEPAD water initiative and how it plans to provide greater access to safe water and sanitation in Southern Africa. Plus, we investigate if snowy rooftops could limit climate change, in Question of the week! NEPAD, African water initiative, southern africa. live virus, resurrection plant 29:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.02.19-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.02.19.MP3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:43:55 +0000 This week we bring you the latest news and developments in the world of science as well as an insight into how monitoring the ground after earthquakes such as the recent one in Haiti, can help up prepare for future occurrences. We also travel down to Antarctica to see how scientists at the SANAP base are observing nunatak ecosystems to understand more about the species found in these isolated environments and how understanding this can help keep an eye on climate change. Plus, we get sucked into a black hole in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the latest news and developments in the world of science as well as an insight into how monitoring the ground after earthquakes such as the recent one in Haiti, can help up prepare for future occurrences. We also travel down to... This week we bring you the latest news and developments in the world of science as well as an insight into how monitoring the ground after earthquakes such as the recent one in Haiti, can help up prepare for future occurrences. We also travel down to Antarctica to see how scientists at the SANAP base are observing nunatak ecosystems to understand more about the species found in these isolated environments and how understanding this can help keep an eye on climate change. Plus, we get sucked into a black hole in Question of the Week! nunatak,earthquake, antarctica, SANAP, ecosystem, temperature 29:28 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.02.12/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.02.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:20:39 +0000 This week we discover what turns sperm 'on', investigate the true colour of dinosaurs and reveal how mosquitoes use their sense of smell. We also find out why bottled mineral water may not be as safe to drink as we assume, and how a study in Uganda and Zimbabwe showed that ARV drug monitoring regimes could be altered to enable more HIV patients to have access to these drugs. Plus, we time our seasons, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we discover what turns sperm 'on', investigate the true colour of dinosaurs and reveal how mosquitoes use their sense of smell. We also find out why bottled mineral water may not be as safe to drink as we assume, and how a study in Uganda a... This week we discover what turns sperm 'on', investigate the true colour of dinosaurs and reveal how mosquitoes use their sense of smell. We also find out why bottled mineral water may not be as safe to drink as we assume, and how a study in Uganda and Zimbabwe showed that ARV drug monitoring regimes could be altered to enable more HIV patients to have access to these drugs. Plus, we time our seasons, in Question of the week! ARV,naked scientists,kitchen science, ARV drugs, HIV, clinical monitoring, oestrogen 29:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.02.05-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.02.05.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:58:55 +0000 This week we find out why it may be beneficial to run barefoot, how new high-tech sanners could home in on cancers and how scientists have identified the proteins that keep our nerve cells alive. We also investigate how scientists in Uganda are fighting the Coffee Wilt fungus by creating resistant coffee plants and cloning them for mass distribution. Plus, we find out the best way to dry your laundry, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out why it may be beneficial to run barefoot, how new high-tech sanners could home in on cancers and how scientists have identified the proteins that keep our nerve cells alive. We also investigate how scientists in Uganda are fight... This week we find out why it may be beneficial to run barefoot, how new high-tech sanners could home in on cancers and how scientists have identified the proteins that keep our nerve cells alive. We also investigate how scientists in Uganda are fighting the Coffee Wilt fungus by creating resistant coffee plants and cloning them for mass distribution. Plus, we find out the best way to dry your laundry, in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science, coffee wilt, fungus, disease, plants, resistance, clone 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.01.29-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.01.29.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:25:48 +0000 This week we look into the science of explosives to find out what happens when something blows up and how an understanding of this can help protect people from an explosion. We also reveal how our antibodies fight the salmonella bacterium and how this new insight could lead to a vaccine against this deadly infection in Africa. Plus, we bring you the latest science news and reveal how pigeons find their way, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we look into the science of explosives to find out what happens when something blows up and how an understanding of this can help protect people from an explosion. We also reveal how our antibodies fight the salmonella bacterium and how thi... This week we look into the science of explosives to find out what happens when something blows up and how an understanding of this can help protect people from an explosion. We also reveal how our antibodies fight the salmonella bacterium and how this new insight could lead to a vaccine against this deadly infection in Africa. Plus, we bring you the latest science news and reveal how pigeons find their way, in Question of the week! salmonella,bacterium,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.01.22-2/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.01.22.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:34:08 +0000 This week we brave the cold of Antarctica to find out how scientists at the South African National Antarctic Programme are studying the weather in space by monitoring the earths magnetic field. We also find out what it's like to live in Antarctica and how the scientists have become in tune with their environment. Plus, we bring you the latest news and developments form the world of science, including the Haitian earthquake from a Geological prespective. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we brave the cold of Antarctica to find out how scientists at the South African National Antarctic Programme are studying the weather in space by monitoring the earths magnetic field. We also find out what it's like to live in Antarctica an... This week we brave the cold of Antarctica to find out how scientists at the South African National Antarctic Programme are studying the weather in space by monitoring the earths magnetic field. We also find out what it's like to live in Antarctica and how the scientists have become in tune with their environment. Plus, we bring you the latest news and developments form the world of science, including the Haitian earthquake from a Geological prespective. naked scientists,kitchen science, antarctica, solar flares, aurora, magnetic field, earth, space, SANAP, latitude 29:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.01.15-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.01.10.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:19:38 +0000 This week we look into the science of hearing to reveal the genetics behind human deafness as well how the same areas of our brain are activated when we hear sounds as when we process sign language. We also investigate how scientists in South Africa are using algae to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and we monitor carbon emissions in question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we look into the science of hearing to reveal the genetics behind human deafness as well how the same areas of our brain are activated when we hear sounds as when we process sign language. We also investigate how scientists in South Africa ... This week we look into the science of hearing to reveal the genetics behind human deafness as well how the same areas of our brain are activated when we hear sounds as when we process sign language. We also investigate how scientists in South Africa are using algae to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and we monitor carbon emissions in question of the Week! fossil fuel,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2010.01.08-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_10.01.08.mp3 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:33:32 +0000 In this new series of the Naked Scientists in Africa, we bring you the latest science news from south Africa including the latest developments from the MeerKAT radio telescope project and how tobacco plants are being used to create rabies vaccines. We also bring you an insight into how blood used for transfusions is kept clean in and free of viruses and infection, as well as reveal a new finding about how the Malaria parasite attacks our bodies! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this new series of the Naked Scientists in Africa, we bring you the latest science news from south Africa including the latest developments from the MeerKAT radio telescope project and how tobacco plants are being used to create rabies vaccines. W... In this new series of the Naked Scientists in Africa, we bring you the latest science news from south Africa including the latest developments from the MeerKAT radio telescope project and how tobacco plants are being used to create rabies vaccines. We also bring you an insight into how blood used for transfusions is kept clean in and free of viruses and infection, as well as reveal a new finding about how the Malaria parasite attacks our bodies! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.12.18-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.12.18.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:23:19 +0000 This week we peer down into the 'flu virus to find out how this virus is becoming resistant to the drugs we use to fight it, and how 'protective' viruses can be used to attack it instead. We also investigate how 'flu vaccines work to give us protection to fight off an infection before it takes hold. Plus, we bring you the latest science news and discover the consequences of tasering an elephant in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we peer down into the 'flu virus to find out how this virus is becoming resistant to the drugs we use to fight it, and how 'protective' viruses can be used to attack it instead. We also investigate how 'flu vaccines work to give us protecti... This week we peer down into the 'flu virus to find out how this virus is becoming resistant to the drugs we use to fight it, and how 'protective' viruses can be used to attack it instead. We also investigate how 'flu vaccines work to give us protection to fight off an infection before it takes hold. Plus, we bring you the latest science news and discover the consequences of tasering an elephant in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 32:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.12.11-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.12.11.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:10:01 +0000 This week we explore Hepatitis C to learn what this virus is, and how it attacks our body as well as look into the effects it has on our body and the current treatments available. We also bring you the latest news from the world of science and learn how to reproduce seedless fruit, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we explore Hepatitis C to learn what this virus is, and how it attacks our body as well as look into the effects it has on our body and the current treatments available. We also bring you the latest news from the world of science and learn ... This week we explore Hepatitis C to learn what this virus is, and how it attacks our body as well as look into the effects it has on our body and the current treatments available. We also bring you the latest news from the world of science and learn how to reproduce seedless fruit, in Question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 28:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.11.27-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.11.27.mp3 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:06:44 +0000 This week we look into our crops and agriculture to learn how scientists are improving farming methods to meet the food demands of the world's increasing population. We discover how monitoring plants with cameras and lasers can help us understand and improve them, plus how plants can be altered to survive in salty soils. We also learn how to pick the best brapes for making wine and in question fo the week we reveal the best way to serve it! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we look into our crops and agriculture to learn how scientists are improving farming methods to meet the food demands of the world's increasing population. We discover how monitoring plants with cameras and lasers can help us understand and... This week we look into our crops and agriculture to learn how scientists are improving farming methods to meet the food demands of the world's increasing population. We discover how monitoring plants with cameras and lasers can help us understand and improve them, plus how plants can be altered to survive in salty soils. We also learn how to pick the best brapes for making wine and in question fo the week we reveal the best way to serve it! naked scientists,kitchen science 28:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.11.20/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.11.20.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +0000 This we we explore our universe to discover how our stars and planets were formed and how satellites out in space can help us monitor our environment here on earth. We also bring you the latest news including how the smell of old books can help to preserve them, and how deleting old memories makes room for new ones. Plus, keep an eye on the sky, in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This we we explore our universe to discover how our stars and planets were formed and how satellites out in space can help us monitor our environment here on earth. We also bring you the latest news including how the smell of old books can help to pr... This we we explore our universe to discover how our stars and planets were formed and how satellites out in space can help us monitor our environment here on earth. We also bring you the latest news including how the smell of old books can help to preserve them, and how deleting old memories makes room for new ones. Plus, keep an eye on the sky, in Question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:03 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.11.13-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.11.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +0000 This week, we look into the latest developments in the field of fertility to see how scientists are trying to improve the conditions of in-vitro fertilisation, IVF. We also bring you the latest science news including how a babies cry depends on it's accent as well as reveal a new faster, cheaper way to sequence the human genome and discover how eating slowly may be better for your health. Plus, staying on the topic of fertility, we investigate how many children a sperm donor can father! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we look into the latest developments in the field of fertility to see how scientists are trying to improve the conditions of in-vitro fertilisation, IVF. We also bring you the latest science news including how a babies cry depends on it's ... This week, we look into the latest developments in the field of fertility to see how scientists are trying to improve the conditions of in-vitro fertilisation, IVF. We also bring you the latest science news including how a babies cry depends on it's accent as well as reveal a new faster, cheaper way to sequence the human genome and discover how eating slowly may be better for your health. Plus, staying on the topic of fertility, we investigate how many children a sperm donor can father! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.11.06-2/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.11.06.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:53:00 +0000 This week, we bring you the latest news from the world of science including the world's fastest camera and how higher heels make you a faster runner! We also discover the most distant object ever found and how the non-stick coating, PTFE, is bringing technological success to South Africa. Plus, we try to get a good signal, in question fo the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we bring you the latest news from the world of science including the world's fastest camera and how higher heels make you a faster runner! We also discover the most distant object ever found and how the non-stick coating, PTFE, is bringing... This week, we bring you the latest news from the world of science including the world's fastest camera and how higher heels make you a faster runner! We also discover the most distant object ever found and how the non-stick coating, PTFE, is bringing technological success to South Africa. Plus, we try to get a good signal, in question fo the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.10.30-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.10.30.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:59:05 +0000 This week, we probe into our brain to investigate neurological diseases such as Huntiington's and Alzheimers disease to see how understanding the genetics and immune responses of these diseases could help us treat them. We also find out how the sequencing of a fungal genome could protect the agricultural industry in South Africa. Plus, we try and get something out of eyes, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we probe into our brain to investigate neurological diseases such as Huntiington's and Alzheimers disease to see how understanding the genetics and immune responses of these diseases could help us treat them. We also find out how the seque... This week, we probe into our brain to investigate neurological diseases such as Huntiington's and Alzheimers disease to see how understanding the genetics and immune responses of these diseases could help us treat them. We also find out how the sequencing of a fungal genome could protect the agricultural industry in South Africa. Plus, we try and get something out of eyes, in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 28:38 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.10.23/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.10.23.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:18:29 +0000 This week, we explore the challenges of climbing to high altitudes to see how the human body reacts to low oxygen. We also bring you the latest science news as well as reveal new research that hopes to make insects pests simply slip away! Plus, we spy on spiders weaving their webs, in Question of the Week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we explore the challenges of climbing to high altitudes to see how the human body reacts to low oxygen. We also bring you the latest science news as well as reveal new research that hopes to make insects pests simply slip away! Plus, we sp... This week, we explore the challenges of climbing to high altitudes to see how the human body reacts to low oxygen. We also bring you the latest science news as well as reveal new research that hopes to make insects pests simply slip away! Plus, we spy on spiders weaving their webs, in Question of the Week. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.10.16-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.10.16.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:21:11 +0000 This week we bring you the top stories from the world of science, including how insects splattered onto car windscreens are helping identify new species and how digital camers could be improved to work well in strange lighting conditions. We also hear hor the internet boom in India is affecting its economy and it's residents plus we reveal if it's possible to sit too close to the TV in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the top stories from the world of science, including how insects splattered onto car windscreens are helping identify new species and how digital camers could be improved to work well in strange lighting conditions. We also hea... This week we bring you the top stories from the world of science, including how insects splattered onto car windscreens are helping identify new species and how digital camers could be improved to work well in strange lighting conditions. We also hear hor the internet boom in India is affecting its economy and it's residents plus we reveal if it's possible to sit too close to the TV in Question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:51 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.10.09/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.10.09.mp3 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:55:49 +0000 This week we bring you the latest developments in cancer research to find out how beams of protons could be used to target individual cancer cells plus how stem cells can alter, to form tumours in certain types of breast cancer. Plus we find out the top stories from the world of science, and enter shark waters in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the latest developments in cancer research to find out how beams of protons could be used to target individual cancer cells plus how stem cells can alter, to form tumours in certain types of breast cancer. Plus we find out the ... This week we bring you the latest developments in cancer research to find out how beams of protons could be used to target individual cancer cells plus how stem cells can alter, to form tumours in certain types of breast cancer. Plus we find out the top stories from the world of science, and enter shark waters in Question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.10.02-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.10.02.mp3 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:30:48 +0000 This week, we fly up into the sky to peer into the lives of some brainy birds. We discover how cuckoos manage to convince other bird species to bring up their young, and reveal how corvids are able to problem solve and use tools to get their food. Plus, we find out how the expanding field of biotechnology is helping to develop new drugs and disease treatments in South Africa. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we fly up into the sky to peer into the lives of some brainy birds. We discover how cuckoos manage to convince other bird species to bring up their young, and reveal how corvids are able to problem solve and use tools to get their food. Pl... This week, we fly up into the sky to peer into the lives of some brainy birds. We discover how cuckoos manage to convince other bird species to bring up their young, and reveal how corvids are able to problem solve and use tools to get their food. Plus, we find out how the expanding field of biotechnology is helping to develop new drugs and disease treatments in South Africa. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.09.25/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.09.25.mp3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:33:35 +0000 This week we're revealing the wonders of modern medicine to learn how science and technology is hoping to keep our bodies healthier for longer. We discover if it's possible to mend a broken heart as well as reveal if nano-scale robots could soon be delivering drugs around our bodies. Plus, we get our fingers dirty in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're revealing the wonders of modern medicine to learn how science and technology is hoping to keep our bodies healthier for longer. We discover if it's possible to mend a broken heart as well as reveal if nano-scale robots could soon be d... This week we're revealing the wonders of modern medicine to learn how science and technology is hoping to keep our bodies healthier for longer. We discover if it's possible to mend a broken heart as well as reveal if nano-scale robots could soon be delivering drugs around our bodies. Plus, we get our fingers dirty in Question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.09.18-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.09.18.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:35:06 +0000 This week we bring you the highlights from the British Science Festival including how scientists have been looking into what your choice of friends says about you, as well as how fossils found in Georgia support theories that our ancestors migrated out of Africa much earlier than we thought. We also learn about the strange genome of the potato blight pathogen. Plus, we're out watching waves in Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the highlights from the British Science Festival including how scientists have been looking into what your choice of friends says about you, as well as how fossils found in Georgia support theories that our ancestors migrated o... This week we bring you the highlights from the British Science Festival including how scientists have been looking into what your choice of friends says about you, as well as how fossils found in Georgia support theories that our ancestors migrated out of Africa much earlier than we thought. We also learn about the strange genome of the potato blight pathogen. Plus, we're out watching waves in Question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.09.11-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.09.11.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:48:07 +0000 We kick off series 2 with a look at the latest science news and events of the summer. We find out how a stove has been modified to cook food, keep it cool and also generate electricity! We also learn how scientists have decoded the aphid genome and investigate how this could help farmers worldwide. Plus. we infect some plants in Question fo the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We kick off series 2 with a look at the latest science news and events of the summer. We find out how a stove has been modified to cook food, keep it cool and also generate electricity! We also learn how scientists have decoded the aphid genome and i... We kick off series 2 with a look at the latest science news and events of the summer. We find out how a stove has been modified to cook food, keep it cool and also generate electricity! We also learn how scientists have decoded the aphid genome and investigate how this could help farmers worldwide. Plus. we infect some plants in Question fo the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.09.04-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.09.04.mp3 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:05:02 +0000 This week we take another look back over the past year to bring you the best bits from the series including an insight into the evolution of skin colour, how a map could help treat Malaria worldwide and how a deadly new virus was caught and stopped with great speed in South Africa. Plus we meet the coelocanth, an ancient fish species that lived before the dinosaurs and is still around today! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we take another look back over the past year to bring you the best bits from the series including an insight into the evolution of skin colour, how a map could help treat Malaria worldwide and how a deadly new virus was caught and stopped w... This week we take another look back over the past year to bring you the best bits from the series including an insight into the evolution of skin colour, how a map could help treat Malaria worldwide and how a deadly new virus was caught and stopped with great speed in South Africa. Plus we meet the coelocanth, an ancient fish species that lived before the dinosaurs and is still around today! naked scientists,kitchen science 31:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.08.28-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.08.28.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:10:38 +0000 Over the next fortnight we look back over the past year to bring you the best bits from the Naked Scientists in Africa including our trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, revelations of a deadly natural disaster, an insight into the life of a Locust and how our earliest ancestor originated in Africa! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Over the next fortnight we look back over the past year to bring you the best bits from the Naked Scientists in Africa including our trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, revelations of a deadly natural disaster, an insight into the life of a Locust and how... Over the next fortnight we look back over the past year to bring you the best bits from the Naked Scientists in Africa including our trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, revelations of a deadly natural disaster, an insight into the life of a Locust and how our earliest ancestor originated in Africa! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.08.21-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.08.21.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:04:48 +0000 This week we dig deep to discover the origins of hunting and when man first started sharing meat as well as hear a musical interlude from the world's oldest flute to learn when our ancestors first began making music. We also find out about a new, more efficient technique to diagnose tuberculosis as well as go back in time to discover the cause and effect of the Krakatoa volcanic eruption. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we dig deep to discover the origins of hunting and when man first started sharing meat as well as hear a musical interlude from the world's oldest flute to learn when our ancestors first began making music. We also find out about a new, mor... This week we dig deep to discover the origins of hunting and when man first started sharing meat as well as hear a musical interlude from the world's oldest flute to learn when our ancestors first began making music. We also find out about a new, more efficient technique to diagnose tuberculosis as well as go back in time to discover the cause and effect of the Krakatoa volcanic eruption. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.08.14/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.08.14.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:51:08 +0000 This week we're looking at the role of science in worldwide development. We'll be hearing how the attitude to science and agriculture in Africa need to change in order to help the continents rural populations, how the Obama administration view the role of science in public health developments as well as reveal how the truth and authority of science can be exploited in countries like Nigeria. Plus, we take a break from our usual Question of the week to find out what life changing discovery was made This Week in Science History... Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're looking at the role of science in worldwide development. We'll be hearing how the attitude to science and agriculture in Africa need to change in order to help the continents rural populations, how the Obama administration view the ro... This week we're looking at the role of science in worldwide development. We'll be hearing how the attitude to science and agriculture in Africa need to change in order to help the continents rural populations, how the Obama administration view the role of science in public health developments as well as reveal how the truth and authority of science can be exploited in countries like Nigeria. Plus, we take a break from our usual Question of the week to find out what life changing discovery was made This Week in Science History... naked scientists,kitchen science 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.08.07-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.08.07.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:07:41 +0000 This week we bring you the highlights from the 2009 Darwin Festival to meet the man behind the Human Genome project as well as bring you the rap guide to Evolution! We also find out about a new, efficient technique to diagnose Tuberculosis and brave the tattoo parlour for Question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we bring you the highlights from the 2009 Darwin Festival to meet the man behind the Human Genome project as well as bring you the rap guide to Evolution! We also find out about a new, efficient technique to diagnose Tuberculosis and brave ... This week we bring you the highlights from the 2009 Darwin Festival to meet the man behind the Human Genome project as well as bring you the rap guide to Evolution! We also find out about a new, efficient technique to diagnose Tuberculosis and brave the tattoo parlour for Question of the week! tuberculosis,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.07.30/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.07.31.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:45:11 +0000 We're on the case to find out what happens to our refuse. We find out about the life cycle of rubbish, how to derive liquid fuels from waste and even how the future for fuel production could make your refuse a saleable commodity. Plus, how African nations are setting their own biotechnology agenda. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We're on the case to find out what happens to our refuse. We find out about the life cycle of rubbish, how to derive liquid fuels from waste and even how the future for fuel production could make your refuse a saleable commodity. Plus, how African n... We're on the case to find out what happens to our refuse. We find out about the life cycle of rubbish, how to derive liquid fuels from waste and even how the future for fuel production could make your refuse a saleable commodity. Plus, how African nations are setting their own biotechnology agenda. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.07.24/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.07.24.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:44:57 +0000 The latest in the science of fertility and In Vitro Fertilization feature in this week's Naked Scientists in Africa. We find out how pre-implantation tests could improve the success of IVF and how a blood test could let you know if fertility treatment will be a success. Plus, our multi-tasking ancestors, chimps can get AIDS, how algae get around and the secret of the Toucan's beak! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The latest in the science of fertility and In Vitro Fertilization feature in this week's Naked Scientists in Africa. We find out how pre-implantation tests could improve the success of IVF and how a blood test could let you know if fertility tr... The latest in the science of fertility and In Vitro Fertilization feature in this week's Naked Scientists in Africa. We find out how pre-implantation tests could improve the success of IVF and how a blood test could let you know if fertility treatment will be a success. Plus, our multi-tasking ancestors, chimps can get AIDS, how algae get around and the secret of the Toucan's beak! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.07.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.07.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:37:14 +0000 We seek the Science of Sight on this week's Naked Scientists in Africa, discovering how deep sea fish use clever bioluminescence and biological mirrors to cope with the darkness of the deep. Plus, we hear how our brains choose what sights to pay attention to, discover a new treatment for sleeping sickness. In Question of the Week, we find out how to get oxygen into an egg! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We seek the Science of Sight on this week's Naked Scientists in Africa, discovering how deep sea fish use clever bioluminescence and biological mirrors to cope with the darkness of the deep. Plus, we hear how our brains choose what sights to pay att... We seek the Science of Sight on this week's Naked Scientists in Africa, discovering how deep sea fish use clever bioluminescence and biological mirrors to cope with the darkness of the deep. Plus, we hear how our brains choose what sights to pay attention to, discover a new treatment for sleeping sickness. In Question of the Week, we find out how to get oxygen into an egg! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.07.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.07.10.mp3 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:48:00 +0000 This week we report from the World Conference of Science journalists which took place in London last week to find out how science is reported in Africa and reveal what differences a good journalist can make to a countries development. We also bring you the build up to Africas first Maker Faire and, we sneeze ourselves to sleep in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we report from the World Conference of Science journalists which took place in London last week to find out how science is reported in Africa and reveal what differences a good journalist can make to a countries development. We also bring y... This week we report from the World Conference of Science journalists which took place in London last week to find out how science is reported in Africa and reveal what differences a good journalist can make to a countries development. We also bring you the build up to Africas first Maker Faire and, we sneeze ourselves to sleep in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.07.03-2/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.07.03.mp3 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:57:06 +0000 This week we're finding out about new and environmentally friendly ways to create fuel.We revealbatteries that could enable electric cars to run for longer to how algae can be used to produce biofuels. We'll also be hearing about a new South African satellitle that's due to launch and we scrap our cars in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're finding out about new and environmentally friendly ways to create fuel.We revealbatteries that could enable electric cars to run for longer to how algae can be used to produce biofuels. We'll also be hearing about a new So... This week we're finding out about new and environmentally friendly ways to create fuel.We revealbatteries that could enable electric cars to run for longer to how algae can be used to produce biofuels. We'll also be hearing about a new South African satellitle that's due to launch and we scrap our cars in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 34:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.06.26/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.06.26.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:10:56 +0000 This week, we explore the future of farming to find out how specially constructed greenhouses could provide arid countries with the freshwater as well as grow crops.We also hearhow changing the genes in a plant could help remove unwanted pests, without harming the environment, andhow an enormous dam in Lesotho could provide more efficient electricity to its residents as well as increase the water available in neighbouring South Africa. Plus, we reveal the brains behind washing powder, in question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we explore the future of farming to find out how specially constructed greenhouses could provide arid countries with the freshwater as well as grow crops.We also hearhow changing the genes in a plant could help remove unwanted ... This week, we explore the future of farming to find out how specially constructed greenhouses could provide arid countries with the freshwater as well as grow crops.We also hearhow changing the genes in a plant could help remove unwanted pests, without harming the environment, andhow an enormous dam in Lesotho could provide more efficient electricity to its residents as well as increase the water available in neighbouring South Africa. Plus, we reveal the brains behind washing powder, in question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.06.19-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.06.19.mp3 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:19:20 +0000 This week, we're focusing on the latest scientific news and research taking place across Africa. We find out about Botswanas first science university and the important role this will play in the country, as well as investigate how the Kenyan governments aims to limit the nomadic movements of the maasai tribes are affecting wildlife numbers. We alsoreveal how scientists in South Africa have taced back to find our earliest common ancestor...and it turns out they're from Africa! Plus, we imagine a dried out earth, in question of the Week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're focusing on the latest scientific news and research taking place across Africa. We find out about Botswanas first science university and the important role this will play in the country, as well as investigate how the Kenyan governme... This week, we're focusing on the latest scientific news and research taking place across Africa. We find out about Botswanas first science university and the important role this will play in the country, as well as investigate how the Kenyan governments aims to limit the nomadic movements of the maasai tribes are affecting wildlife numbers. We alsoreveal how scientists in South Africa have taced back to find our earliest common ancestor...and it turns out they're from Africa! Plus, we imagine a dried out earth, in question of the Week. ancestor,africa,maasai,nomad,botswana,university,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.06.12-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.06.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:42:46 +0000 This week we're looking at the future of our buildings to reveal how buildings can eb kept cool without air conditioning and how houses could soon be constructed using a giant printer! We'll also be hearing how the credit crunch has effected HIV Funding in Africa and what affect the lifting of the 'gag' rule has had on family planning in Uganda. Plus, we investigate a future armageddon, in Question of the Week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're looking at the future of our buildings to reveal how buildings can eb kept cool without air conditioning and how houses could soon be constructed using a giant printer! We'll also be hearing how the credit crunch has effected HIV Fund... This week we're looking at the future of our buildings to reveal how buildings can eb kept cool without air conditioning and how houses could soon be constructed using a giant printer! We'll also be hearing how the credit crunch has effected HIV Funding in Africa and what affect the lifting of the 'gag' rule has had on family planning in Uganda. Plus, we investigate a future armageddon, in Question of the Week. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.06.08/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.06.05.mp3 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:14:25 +0000 This week, we're looking into the fied of biomimetics to find out how scientists are copying biology for industry. We'll be hearing the ways scientists are using the chemical which keeps a bumblebees wings flapping and how bombardier beetles, which have their own combustion chambers in the rear ends, could help us develop better engine efficiency. We'll also be hearing the latest news on swine flu from thr African continent plus we follow the sun in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're looking into the fied of biomimetics to find out how scientists are copying biology for industry. We'll be hearing the ways scientists are using the chemical which keeps a bumblebees wings flapping and how bombardier beetles, which h... This week, we're looking into the fied of biomimetics to find out how scientists are copying biology for industry. We'll be hearing the ways scientists are using the chemical which keeps a bumblebees wings flapping and how bombardier beetles, which have their own combustion chambers in the rear ends, could help us develop better engine efficiency. We'll also be hearing the latest news on swine flu from thr African continent plus we follow the sun in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.05.29-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.05.29.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 16:27:54 +0000 This week, we're looking into our skin to find why we've evolved to have different skin colours around the world and the causes of conditions that affect our colouring, such as albinism. We'll also be finding out why scientists are investigating debris that fell out of the sky in South Africa. Plus, we're breeding, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're looking into our skin to find why we've evolved to have different skin colours around the world and the causes of conditions that affect our colouring, such as albinism. We'll also be finding out why scientists are investigating debr... This week, we're looking into our skin to find why we've evolved to have different skin colours around the world and the causes of conditions that affect our colouring, such as albinism. We'll also be finding out why scientists are investigating debris that fell out of the sky in South Africa. Plus, we're breeding, in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.05.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.05.22.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:31:06 +0000 This week, we're investigating how human actions are affecting our oceans. We'll be hearing about a global map that's been developed to show where our activities are having the biggest impact and we'll be finding out how trawl fishing is destroying the habitats of organisms living in our sea beds. We'll also be finding out about the latest gadgets from afrigadget.com and how you could get involved in Africas first 'Maker Faire'. Plus, we boogy with bees, in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we're investigating how human actions are affecting our oceans. We'll be hearing about a global map that's been developed to show where our activities are having the biggest impact and we'll be finding out how trawl fishing is destroying t... This week, we're investigating how human actions are affecting our oceans. We'll be hearing about a global map that's been developed to show where our activities are having the biggest impact and we'll be finding out how trawl fishing is destroying the habitats of organisms living in our sea beds. We'll also be finding out about the latest gadgets from afrigadget.com and how you could get involved in Africas first 'Maker Faire'. Plus, we boogy with bees, in Question of the Week! ocean,afrigadget,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.05.15-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.05.15.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 14:15:12 +0000 This week we're diving into our rivers and oceans to learn about the organisms living there. We'll be hearing how invasive species are affecting certain ecosystems and how climate changing is affecting the microbes we find in our marine environment. We'll also be hearing how scientists in Stellenbosch are hoping to improve the production of silicon microchips plus, we've got an aerobatic Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're diving into our rivers and oceans to learn about the organisms living there. We'll be hearing how invasive species are affecting certain ecosystems and how climate changing is affecting the microbes we find in our marine environment. ... This week we're diving into our rivers and oceans to learn about the organisms living there. We'll be hearing how invasive species are affecting certain ecosystems and how climate changing is affecting the microbes we find in our marine environment. We'll also be hearing how scientists in Stellenbosch are hoping to improve the production of silicon microchips plus, we've got an aerobatic Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.05.08-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.05.08.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 16:03:30 +0000 This week we're looking into the world of engineering to find out how the parts for something as big as a jet engine can be made from a single metal crystal and how the science behind Formula one is spilling out in other parts of technology. We'll also be finding about the MeerKAT project in South Africa that's hoping to uncover the origins of our universe. Plus we're losing weight in question of the week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're looking into the world of engineering to find out how the parts for something as big as a jet engine can be made from a single metal crystal and how the science behind Formula one is spilling out in other parts of technology. We... This week we're looking into the world of engineering to find out how the parts for something as big as a jet engine can be made from a single metal crystal and how the science behind Formula one is spilling out in other parts of technology. We'll also be finding about the MeerKAT project in South Africa that's hoping to uncover the origins of our universe. Plus we're losing weight in question of the week. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.05.01-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.05.01.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 15:48:43 +0000 This week we're looking into our atmosphere to find out how organisms in the sea are contributing to the atmosphere on land and we'll be hearing about a new technology to help us test the atmosphere in out cities for pollutants. We'll also be finding out how the acacia tree has greatly helped the livelihoods of farmers across the Bateke Plateau. Plus, we play with magnets in question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're looking into our atmosphere to find out how organisms in the sea are contributing to the atmosphere on land and we'll be hearing about a new technology to help us test the atmosphere in out cities for pollutants. We'll also be finding... This week we're looking into our atmosphere to find out how organisms in the sea are contributing to the atmosphere on land and we'll be hearing about a new technology to help us test the atmosphere in out cities for pollutants. We'll also be finding out how the acacia tree has greatly helped the livelihoods of farmers across the Bateke Plateau. Plus, we play with magnets in question of the week! farmer,acacia,bateke,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.04.24-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.04.23.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:19:31 +0000 This week we plug into the world of technology to find out how the mobile phones we all rely on actually work, as well as reveal a prototype for a new device that could enable us to beam our emails onto the nearest wall! We'll also be hearing about a clinical trial in Senegal that was hoping to find the best treatment for Scabies and found something so good, that it didn't even need to finish the trial! Plus we've got a fishy question of the week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we plug into the world of technology to find out how the mobile phones we all rely on actually work, as well as reveal a prototype for a new device that could enable us to beam our emails onto the nearest wall! We'll also be hearing about a... This week we plug into the world of technology to find out how the mobile phones we all rely on actually work, as well as reveal a prototype for a new device that could enable us to beam our emails onto the nearest wall! We'll also be hearing about a clinical trial in Senegal that was hoping to find the best treatment for Scabies and found something so good, that it didn't even need to finish the trial! Plus we've got a fishy question of the week. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.04.17-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.04.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:06:21 +0000 This week we're bringing you a sample of the science taking place in South Africas Eastern Cape. We'll be hearing the remarkable story of the ceolocanth to discover how this ancient fish species has managed tosurvive for millions of years, taking a tour of Shamwari Game Reserve to find out the challenges facing conservationsts today and learning the time-honoured art of glassblowing! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're bringing you a sample of the science taking place in South Africas Eastern Cape. We'll be hearing the remarkable story of the ceolocanth to discover how this ancient fish species has managed tosurvive for millions of years, taki... This week we're bringing you a sample of the science taking place in South Africas Eastern Cape. We'll be hearing the remarkable story of the ceolocanth to discover how this ancient fish species has managed tosurvive for millions of years, taking a tour of Shamwari Game Reserve to find out the challenges facing conservationsts today and learning the time-honoured art of glassblowing! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.04.10-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.04.101.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:41:34 +0000 This week we look back at the history of medicine to find out the early anatomical ideas of the Romans as well as reveal how modern medicine is helping us understand more about the past. We'll also be hearing about a natural disaster that's often forgotten about yet kills thousands of people each year. Plus, we've got a toxic Question of the Week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we look back at the history of medicine to find out the early anatomical ideas of the Romans as well as reveal how modern medicine is helping us understand more about the past. We'll also be hearing about a natural disaster that's often for... This week we look back at the history of medicine to find out the early anatomical ideas of the Romans as well as reveal how modern medicine is helping us understand more about the past. We'll also be hearing about a natural disaster that's often forgotten about yet kills thousands of people each year. Plus, we've got a toxic Question of the Week. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.04.06/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.04.03.mp3 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:28:00 +0000 This week we've go a special edition of the show from SciFest Africa, South Africas national Science Festival! We hear the highlights of theevents talks an lectures as well as find out about he South African Large Telescopes and what the residents of Africa can do to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. We also find out why the airborne disease Tuberculosisis still a major problem in south Africa despite vaccines and antibiotics being available as well as hear how the Born Free foundation are helping mistreated animals worlwide. All this and more in this weeks SciFest Africa special! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we've go a special edition of the show from SciFest Africa, South Africas national Science Festival! We hear the highlights of theevents talks an lectures as well as find out about he South African Large Telescopes and what the reside... This week we've go a special edition of the show from SciFest Africa, South Africas national Science Festival! We hear the highlights of theevents talks an lectures as well as find out about he South African Large Telescopes and what the residents of Africa can do to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. We also find out why the airborne disease Tuberculosisis still a major problem in south Africa despite vaccines and antibiotics being available as well as hear how the Born Free foundation are helping mistreated animals worlwide. All this and more in this weeks SciFest Africa special! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.04.06-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.03.27.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:13:00 +0000 This week we test man against the machine as we delve into the world computer science. We find out how intelligent a computer can really be, as well as discover how an understanding of computer programming could help us understand the human brain. We'll also be finding outhow a map revealing the occurence of malaria worldwide could help us control the disease. Plus we've got a colourful question of the week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we test man against the machine as we delve into the world computer science. We find out how intelligent a computer can really be, as well as discover how an understanding of computer programming could help us understand the human brain. We... This week we test man against the machine as we delve into the world computer science. We find out how intelligent a computer can really be, as well as discover how an understanding of computer programming could help us understand the human brain. We'll also be finding outhow a map revealing the occurence of malaria worldwide could help us control the disease. Plus we've got a colourful question of the week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.03.20-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.03.20.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:18:29 +0000 This week we jump into our genes to reveal how DNA previously thought to be 'junk' has an important role in our cells, as well asfind outhow stomach bacteria has enabled us to discover how our ancestors migrated across the world. We'll also be finding outabout rice strains being grown in Beninthat are resistantto toxic iron levels. Plus, we lose our hair for Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we jump into our genes to reveal how DNA previously thought to be 'junk' has an important role in our cells, as well asfind outhow stomach bacteria has enabled us to discover how our ancestors migrated across the world. We'll al... This week we jump into our genes to reveal how DNA previously thought to be 'junk' has an important role in our cells, as well asfind outhow stomach bacteria has enabled us to discover how our ancestors migrated across the world. We'll also be finding outabout rice strains being grown in Beninthat are resistantto toxic iron levels. Plus, we lose our hair for Question of the Week! iron,rice,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.03.13-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.03.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:02:32 +0000 This week we're investigating animal behaviour to find out how studying the morals of dogs could help us understand our evolution, as well as reveal how a butterfly caterpillar convinces Ants that it's one of them! We'll also be finding out about a project in the Gambia that could improve the health of the population, as early as in the womb. Plus we've got a burning Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're investigating animal behaviour to find out how studying the morals of dogs could help us understand our evolution, as well as reveal how a butterfly caterpillar convinces Ants that it's one of them! We'll also be finding out about a p... This week we're investigating animal behaviour to find out how studying the morals of dogs could help us understand our evolution, as well as reveal how a butterfly caterpillar convinces Ants that it's one of them! We'll also be finding out about a project in the Gambia that could improve the health of the population, as early as in the womb. Plus we've got a burning Question of the Week! womb,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.03.06-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.03.06.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:39:41 +0000 This week we amuse ourselves with the science of laughter. We find out why laughter is so contagious as well as find out how award-winning comedienne Katherine Ryan felt having her genome profiled. We also speak to L'oreal-UNESCO Women in science award winner Tebello Nyokong about her research in finding a treatment for cancer and we go googling for Question of the Week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we amuse ourselves with the science of laughter. We find out why laughter is so contagious as well as find out how award-winning comedienne Katherine Ryan felt having her genome profiled. We also speak to L'oreal-UNESCO Women in science awa... This week we amuse ourselves with the science of laughter. We find out why laughter is so contagious as well as find out how award-winning comedienne Katherine Ryan felt having her genome profiled. We also speak to L'oreal-UNESCO Women in science award winner Tebello Nyokong about her research in finding a treatment for cancer and we go googling for Question of the Week. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.02.27-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.02.27.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:15:38 +0000 This week we venture into outer space to explore new galaxies and find out how medical scanning technology can be used to create pictures of space! We also find out how planes are flying around South Africa without a pilot and how a large battery in the Drakensburg mountains could provide surrounding villages with electricity at crucial times. Plus we go leaf spotting in Question of the Week. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we venture into outer space to explore new galaxies and find out how medical scanning technology can be used to create pictures of space! We also find out how planes are flying around South Africa without a pilot and how a large battery in ... This week we venture into outer space to explore new galaxies and find out how medical scanning technology can be used to create pictures of space! We also find out how planes are flying around South Africa without a pilot and how a large battery in the Drakensburg mountains could provide surrounding villages with electricity at crucial times. Plus we go leaf spotting in Question of the Week. drakensburg,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.02.20-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.02.20.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:21:01 +0000 This week we open our hearts to the science of love to find out what goes on biologically to make humans monogamous as well as discover how women are secretly letting men know if they're available. We also hear how fisheries could clean up their environment whilst also making some extra money, as well as reveal the under-appreciated value of the African Tigernut. Plus in question of the week, we get musical with milk! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we open our hearts to the science of love to find out what goes on biologically to make humans monogamous as well as discover how women are secretly letting men know if they're available. We also hear how fisheries could clean up their envi... This week we open our hearts to the science of love to find out what goes on biologically to make humans monogamous as well as discover how women are secretly letting men know if they're available. We also hear how fisheries could clean up their environment whilst also making some extra money, as well as reveal the under-appreciated value of the African Tigernut. Plus in question of the week, we get musical with milk! environment,fisheries,tigernut,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.02.13-2/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.02.13.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:07:44 +0000 This week we're digging deep into the world of archaeogenetics to find out how genetics is helping unearth information on the origin, life and spread of our ancestors. We hear about the life of Otzi the 5000 year old ice man as well as reveal the first ever sufferer of Tuberculosis. We'll also be finding out what happens inside the body of a locust to make it switch from loner to gang member. Plus we let the rhythm take control in Question of the Week! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're digging deep into the world of archaeogenetics to find out how genetics is helping unearth information on the origin, life and spread of our ancestors. We hear about the life of Otzi the 5000 year old ice man as well as reveal the fir... This week we're digging deep into the world of archaeogenetics to find out how genetics is helping unearth information on the origin, life and spread of our ancestors. We hear about the life of Otzi the 5000 year old ice man as well as reveal the first ever sufferer of Tuberculosis. We'll also be finding out what happens inside the body of a locust to make it switch from loner to gang member. Plus we let the rhythm take control in Question of the Week! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.02.06-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.02.06.mp3 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:22:18 +0000 This week we delve into the minuscule world of nanotechnology to find out how nano-electronics could revolutionise prosthetic limbs and how we could soon be able to deliver drugs to exact parts of the body at the exact time it's needed. We're also joined by the creator of Afrigadget.com who tells us about the ingenious inventions he's seen in the villages of East Africa. Plus, in Question of the Week, we spit in the name of science! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we delve into the minuscule world of nanotechnology to find out how nano-electronics could revolutionise prosthetic limbs and how we could soon be able to deliver drugs to exact parts of the body at the exact time it's needed. We're also jo... This week we delve into the minuscule world of nanotechnology to find out how nano-electronics could revolutionise prosthetic limbs and how we could soon be able to deliver drugs to exact parts of the body at the exact time it's needed. We're also joined by the creator of Afrigadget.com who tells us about the ingenious inventions he's seen in the villages of East Africa. Plus, in Question of the Week, we spit in the name of science! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.01.30-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.01.30.mp3 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:37:36 +0000 This week we're finding out about smart material which have the ability to monitor and repair themselves as well as materials that can keep themselves clean. We'll also be finding out how a cave in South Africa has changed views on our ancestry as well as how bees could be helping the fish farming industry. Plus, in Question of the Week we find out when our brains begin to count! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're finding out about smart material which have the ability to monitor and repair themselves as well as materials that can keep themselves clean. We'll also be finding out how a cave in South Africa has changed views on our ancestry as we... This week we're finding out about smart material which have the ability to monitor and repair themselves as well as materials that can keep themselves clean. We'll also be finding out how a cave in South Africa has changed views on our ancestry as well as how bees could be helping the fish farming industry. Plus, in Question of the Week we find out when our brains begin to count! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.01.23-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_99.11.30. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:48:34 +0000 This week we're looking into the causes of obesity and weight gain to find out how hormones play a role and also if the diet of a pregnant mother could affect the future health of her child. We also hear how the much hated Water Hyacinth weed is being removed in East Africa as well as find out about the Ugandan governments plans to remove Urban forests. Plus, in Question of the Week, we reveal the mystery of petrified wood. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're looking into the causes of obesity and weight gain to find out how hormones play a role and also if the diet of a pregnant mother could affect the future health of her child. We also hear how the much hated Water Hyacinth weed is bein... This week we're looking into the causes of obesity and weight gain to find out how hormones play a role and also if the diet of a pregnant mother could affect the future health of her child. We also hear how the much hated Water Hyacinth weed is being removed in East Africa as well as find out about the Ugandan governments plans to remove Urban forests. Plus, in Question of the Week, we reveal the mystery of petrified wood. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2009.01.16-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_09.01.16.mp3 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:28:36 +0000 In our first show for 2009 we explore the Science of the Eye to find out how cataracts form and why it's so important for us to blink. We also hear about the manipulative actions of the parasite behind schistosomiasis and in Question of the Week we find out if life on earth came from outer space. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In our first show for 2009 we explore the Science of the Eye to find out how cataracts form and why it's so important for us to blink. We also hear about the manipulative actions of the parasite behind schistosomiasis and in Question of the Week we f... In our first show for 2009 we explore the Science of the Eye to find out how cataracts form and why it's so important for us to blink. We also hear about the manipulative actions of the parasite behind schistosomiasis and in Question of the Week we find out if life on earth came from outer space. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.12.12-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.12.12.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:29:17 +0000 This week we're digging into the workd of archeaology to find out how our ancestors got their food. We analyse bones and DNA to find out how they hunted and when they first domesticated the crops we harvest today. We'll also be finding out about a Nigerian satellite that's lost in space, andin Question of the Week, we reveal what makes us laugh! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we're digging into the workd of archeaology to find out how our ancestors got their food. We analyse bones and DNA to find out how they hunted and when they first domesticated the crops we harvest today. We'll also be finding out about a Ni... This week we're digging into the workd of archeaology to find out how our ancestors got their food. We analyse bones and DNA to find out how they hunted and when they first domesticated the crops we harvest today. We'll also be finding out about a Nigerian satellite that's lost in space, andin Question of the Week, we reveal what makes us laugh! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.12.05-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.12.05.mp3 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:45:43 +0000 This week on the Naked Scientists in Africa we look into the science of the mind! We'll be analysing the psychology of alcohol to find out why we find people more attractive after a drink as well as revealing what happens in the minds of people suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We'll also be hearing how a new mapping technique could improve mining across the continent and in Question of the Week we discover if it's possible totrick a lie detector! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on the Naked Scientists in Africa we look into the science of the mind! We'll be analysing the psychology of alcohol to find out why we find people more attractive after a drink as well as revealing what happens in the minds of people suffe... This week on the Naked Scientists in Africa we look into the science of the mind! We'll be analysing the psychology of alcohol to find out why we find people more attractive after a drink as well as revealing what happens in the minds of people suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We'll also be hearing how a new mapping technique could improve mining across the continent and in Question of the Week we discover if it's possible totrick a lie detector! psychology,lie,naked scientists,kitchen science, PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress, Geological map, train 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.11.28-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.11.28.mp3 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:10:48 +0000 This week we find out the science of sound and music to discover how the human voice works and how in some cultures, music can play vital roles in society-such as enforce the law! We'll also be finding out the story behind the recent arenavirus outbreak in Southern Africa. Plus in question of the week we try to have a prty on the moon! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out the science of sound and music to discover how the human voice works and how in some cultures, music can play vital roles in society-such as enforce the law! We'll also be finding out the story behind the recent arenavirus outbr... This week we find out the science of sound and music to discover how the human voice works and how in some cultures, music can play vital roles in society-such as enforce the law! We'll also be finding out the story behind the recent arenavirus outbreak in Southern Africa. Plus in question of the week we try to have a prty on the moon! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.11.21-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.11.21.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:47:28 +0000 This week we go nuclear and look into the science of nuclear power. We find out whatfusion is, how it works and whether it can provide us with a clean source of energy, as well as discover if it's possible to create fusion using lasers. We also hear how increasing demands for bushmeat are causing problems in rural Africa and learn about a vaccination programme that could eliminate Meningitis across the continent. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we go nuclear and look into the science of nuclear power. We find out whatfusion is, how it works and whether it can provide us with a clean source of energy, as well as discover if it's possible to create fusion using lasers. We also... This week we go nuclear and look into the science of nuclear power. We find out whatfusion is, how it works and whether it can provide us with a clean source of energy, as well as discover if it's possible to create fusion using lasers. We also hear how increasing demands for bushmeat are causing problems in rural Africa and learn about a vaccination programme that could eliminate Meningitis across the continent. bushmeat, vaccination, meningitis, fusion, laser, cooking 29:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.11.14-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.11.14.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:41:40 +0000 This week on The Naked Scientists in Africa we look into the science of Body Clocks and Circadian Rhythms. We'll be finding out how our bodys know when it's time to sleep as well as find out if plants can tell the time. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on The Naked Scientists in Africa we look into the science of Body Clocks and Circadian Rhythms. We'll be finding out how our bodys know when it's time to sleep as well as find out if plants can tell the time. ... This week on The Naked Scientists in Africa we look into the science of Body Clocks and Circadian Rhythms. We'll be finding out how our bodys know when it's time to sleep as well as find out if plants can tell the time. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.11.07-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.11.07.mp3 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:56:58 +0000 This week on The Naked Scientists in Africa, We'll be looking into the science of Ageing. We'll be finding out why we age, why we develop certain diseases as we get older and how small changes to our lifestyle could help us live up to 14 years longer! We'll also be finding out about a new train in South Africa that's broken a world record and a new project across Africa to stop illegal loggers in their tracks! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week on The Naked Scientists in Africa, We'll be looking into the science of Ageing. We'll be finding out why we age, why we develop certain diseases as we get older and how small changes to our lifestyle could help us live up to 14 years longer... This week on The Naked Scientists in Africa, We'll be looking into the science of Ageing. We'll be finding out why we age, why we develop certain diseases as we get older and how small changes to our lifestyle could help us live up to 14 years longer! We'll also be finding out about a new train in South Africa that's broken a world record and a new project across Africa to stop illegal loggers in their tracks! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.09.29/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.09.28.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:54:57 +0000 This week we look into the science of volcanoes. We'll be finding out if the gases given off can help us predict an eruption, as well as investigate a new breed of volcano- the mud volcano! We'll also be finding out about a new factory in Uganda that should provide cheaper drugs for people with HIV/AIDS thoughout Africa as well as catching up with latest science news. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we look into the science of volcanoes. We'll be finding out if the gases given off can help us predict an eruption, as well as investigate a new breed of volcano- the mud volcano! We'll also be finding out about a new factory in Uganda that... This week we look into the science of volcanoes. We'll be finding out if the gases given off can help us predict an eruption, as well as investigate a new breed of volcano- the mud volcano! We'll also be finding out about a new factory in Uganda that should provide cheaper drugs for people with HIV/AIDS thoughout Africa as well as catching up with latest science news. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.09.22/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.09.21.mp3 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:22:58 +0000 The microbial world goes under the microscope this week as we hear how bacteria cause bad breath, whether probiotics can prevent allergies and eczema, and the new health threats facing Africa - diseases of affluence. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The microbial world goes under the microscope this week as we hear how bacteria cause bad breath, whether probiotics can prevent allergies and eczema, and the new health threats facing Africa - diseases of affluence.... The microbial world goes under the microscope this week as we hear how bacteria cause bad breath, whether probiotics can prevent allergies and eczema, and the new health threats facing Africa - diseases of affluence. naked scientists,channel africa,diseases of affluence,bad breath,halitosis,oral bacteria,probiotics 29:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.09.15/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.09.15.MP3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:22:25 +0000 This week we find out about the largest experiment in the world- the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva. We find out what it is, how it works and what good it will do for scientific research. We also find out about a bright idea to solve energy problems in Namibia and in Question of the Week we investigate how knowing the time could be bad for your health! Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out about the largest experiment in the world- the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva. We find out what it is, how it works and what good it will do for scientific research. We also find out about a bright idea to solve energy ... This week we find out about the largest experiment in the world- the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva. We find out what it is, how it works and what good it will do for scientific research. We also find out about a bright idea to solve energy problems in Namibia and in Question of the Week we investigate how knowing the time could be bad for your health! naked scientists,kitchen science 29:56 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/africa/show/2008.09.08-1/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/The_Naked_Scientists_in_Africa_08.09.08.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:59:37 +0000 In this first episode of the Naked Scientists in Africa we find out why mosquitoes are the most dangerous insect in the world and why they find some of us more tasty than others. We also look into a new trial in Kenya to use plants as natural pesticides, find out about a scanning technique that spots cancers as small as a pinhead and hear about new scientific methods being used in South Africa to monitor the ivory trade and stop poachers in their tracks! Plus, in Question of the Week we find out if it's possible for our memory to fill up. Naked Scientists Africa Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this first episode of the Naked Scientists in Africa we find out why mosquitoes are the most dangerous insect in the world and why they find some of us more tasty than others. We also look into a new trial in Kenya to use plants as natural pestici... In this first episode of the Naked Scientists in Africa we find out why mosquitoes are the most dangerous insect in the world and why they find some of us more tasty than others. We also look into a new trial in Kenya to use plants as natural pesticides, find out about a scanning technique that spots cancers as small as a pinhead and hear about new scientific methods being used in South Africa to monitor the ivory trade and stop poachers in their tracks! Plus, in Question of the Week we find out if it's possible for our memory to fill up. ivory,danger,memory,insect,naked scientists,kitchen science