http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/ Dr Chris Smith Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time... Science with a Sense of Humour - The Naked Scientists Radio Show Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time... en Dr Chris Smith 2007-2009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:53:01 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, the Naked Scientists chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_QotW_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/ 144 144 Science Technology Medicine Talk Radio Education http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.06.29/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:50:09 +0000 On this Question of the Week, we askif it makes environmental sense to trade in an old car for a new one, asthere's so much embodied carbon in a car. Find out how efficient your new car would need to be to render the old one ungreen! Plus, we ask why we never sneeze in our sleep... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this Question of the Week, we askif it makes environmental sense to trade in an old car for a new one, asthere's so much embodied carbon in a car. Find out how efficient your new car would need to be to render the old one ungreen... On this Question of the Week, we askif it makes environmental sense to trade in an old car for a new one, asthere's so much embodied carbon in a car. Find out how efficient your new car would need to be to render the old one ungreen! Plus, we ask why we never sneeze in our sleep... no 03:10 gasoline,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.06.29.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.06.22-1/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:22:23 +0000 We clean up the science of washing powders, how they work and why stains rather than dyes are removed by them. Plus, we ask whether it is better for the environment to continue driving an old car or have a new one made. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We clean up the science of washing powders, how they work and why stains rather than dyes are removed by them. Plus, we ask whether it is better for the environment to continue driving an old car or have a new one made.... We clean up the science of washing powders, how they work and why stains rather than dyes are removed by them. Plus, we ask whether it is better for the environment to continue driving an old car or have a new one made. no 03:23 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.06.21.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.06.15-1/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:24:39 +0000 We ask if the Earth rains outwards and loses water to space! Plus, how does laundry detergent target stains but avoid dyes? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We ask if the Earth rains outwards and loses water to space! Plus, how does laundry detergent target stains but avoid dyes?... We ask if the Earth rains outwards and loses water to space! Plus, how does laundry detergent target stains but avoid dyes? no 03:14 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.06.15.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.06.08-1/ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:20:02 +0000 Where would be the best place for an asteroid to strike the Earth? Would deep ocean, land or polar ice cap be the least destructive? We weigh up the options on this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if the Earth leaks water into space. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Where would be the best place for an asteroid to strike the Earth? Would deep ocean, land or polar ice cap be the least destructive? We weigh up the options on this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if the Earth leaks water into sp... Where would be the best place for an asteroid to strike the Earth? Would deep ocean, land or polar ice cap be the least destructive? We weigh up the options on this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if the Earth leaks water into space. no 03:26 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.09.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.06.01/ Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:28:58 +0000 We find out how sunflowers follow the sun as it moves from east to west and whether the bloomshave the same attraction to the moon. Plus, we ask where the best place would be for an asteroid to land. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We find out how sunflowers follow the sun as it moves from east to west and whether the bloomshave the same attraction to the moon. Plus, we ask where the best place would be for an asteroid to land.... We find out how sunflowers follow the sun as it moves from east to west and whether the bloomshave the same attraction to the moon. Plus, we ask where the best place would be for an asteroid to land. no 03:49 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.06.01.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.05.25/ Tue, 26 May 2009 11:51:08 +0000 This week, we ask if the human race is evolving to be less intelligent, as those with more education tend to delay breeding and have fewer children. Plus, we ask how sunflowers follow the Sun, and whether they re-set overnight! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we ask if the human race is evolving to be less intelligent, as those with more education tend to delay breeding and have fewer children. Plus, we ask how sunflowers follow the Sun, and whether they re-set overnight!... This week, we ask if the human race is evolving to be less intelligent, as those with more education tend to delay breeding and have fewer children. Plus, we ask how sunflowers follow the Sun, and whether they re-set overnight! no 04:06 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.05.25.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.05.18/ Tue, 19 May 2009 13:15:28 +0000 How did the waggle dance - the complex dance that honeybees use to describe the whereabouts of good food - evolve in small steps? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask where human evolution is taking us... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How did the waggle dance - the complex dance that honeybees use to describe the whereabouts of good food - evolve in small steps? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask where human evolution is taking us...... How did the waggle dance - the complex dance that honeybees use to describe the whereabouts of good food - evolve in small steps? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask where human evolution is taking us... no 05:36 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.05.18.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.05.11/ Mon, 11 May 2009 12:13:07 +0000 This week's question jet propels us into the blue skies thinkingon passenger jet manoeuvrability. Can a large airliner perform barrel rolls and loops? We also ask, how did bee dances come about? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week's question jet propels us into the blue skies thinkingon passenger jet manoeuvrability. Can a large airliner perform barrel rolls and loops? We also ask, how did bee dances come about?... This week's question jet propels us into the blue skies thinkingon passenger jet manoeuvrability. Can a large airliner perform barrel rolls and loops? We also ask, how did bee dances come about? no 05:27 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.05.11.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.05.04/ Tue, 5 May 2009 14:05:25 +0000 In this Question of the Week, we ask if the positions of the Sun and Moon influence your weight - Is night time your light time, what do you weigh at midday? Diana O'Carroll finds out. Plus, we ask if it's possible to do aerobatic stunts in large passenger aircraft! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Question of the Week, we ask if the positions of the Sun and Moon influence your weight - Is night time your light time, what do you weigh at midday? Diana O'Carroll finds out. Plus, we ask if it's possible to do aerobatic stunts in large p... In this Question of the Week, we ask if the positions of the Sun and Moon influence your weight - Is night time your light time, what do you weigh at midday? Diana O'Carroll finds out. Plus, we ask if it's possible to do aerobatic stunts in large passenger aircraft! no 03:40 Weight, Sum, Moon, air pressure, mexico city, weight loss, gravity, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.05.04.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.04.27/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:50:04 +0000 In this Question of the Week, we find out if a magnetic field can stop pipes from clogging up with limescale? Many manufacturers would like us to believe that simply clamping a magnet to your plumbing is all you need for clean, free flowing water, but is the science on their side? Plus, we ask if the planets and stars align to make you weigh less at night! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Question of the Week, we find out if a magnetic field can stop pipes from clogging up with limescale? Many manufacturers would like us to believe that simply clamping a magnet to your plumbing is all you need for clean, free flowing wat... In this Question of the Week, we find out if a magnetic field can stop pipes from clogging up with limescale? Many manufacturers would like us to believe that simply clamping a magnet to your plumbing is all you need for clean, free flowing water, but is the science on their side? Plus, we ask if the planets and stars align to make you weigh less at night! no 03:30 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.04.27.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.04.20/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:13:41 +0000 As they can't close their eyes, how do fish sleep? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if magnetism can really stop limescale from sticking to your pipes... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists As they can't close their eyes, how do fish sleep? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if magnetism can really stop limescale from sticking to your pipes...... As they can't close their eyes, how do fish sleep? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if magnetism can really stop limescale from sticking to your pipes... no 03:37 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.04.20.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.03.30/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:49:00 +0000 This Question of the Week is about getting to the root of toxic snake bites. Why do Aussie snakes have such a venomous reputation? Plus, we ask what goldfish get up to at night... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This Question of the Week is about getting to the root of toxic snake bites. Why do Aussie snakes have such a venomous reputation? Plus, we ask what goldfish get up to at night...... This Question of the Week is about getting to the root of toxic snake bites. Why do Aussie snakes have such a venomous reputation? Plus, we ask what goldfish get up to at night... no 03:28 venom, snakes, toxic, australia, oz, bite The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.03.29.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.03.22-1/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:36:05 +0000 In this week's QotW we find out what food to eat if you want to turn orange. Plus, we ask why Australian snakes are, on the whole, moretoxic than their global counterparts. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this week's QotW we find out what food to eat if you want to turn orange. Plus, we ask why Australian snakes are, on the whole, moretoxic than their global counterparts.... In this week's QotW we find out what food to eat if you want to turn orange. Plus, we ask why Australian snakes are, on the whole, moretoxic than their global counterparts. no 03:23 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.03.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.03.16/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:11:24 +0000 On this Question of the Week, we ask if humans grow a winter coat, and then moult in the winter, as so many other furry animals do? Plus, if Flamingoes are pink because of their diet, can we eat to change colour? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this Question of the Week, we ask if humans grow a winter coat, and then moult in the winter, as so many other furry animals do? Plus, if Flamingoes are pink because of their diet, can we eat to change colour?... On this Question of the Week, we ask if humans grow a winter coat, and then moult in the winter, as so many other furry animals do? Plus, if Flamingoes are pink because of their diet, can we eat to change colour? no 03:30 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.03.16.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.03.09/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:31:52 +0000 In this Question of the Week, we discover the biological basis of burns - just what does happen to your cells when you touch something hot? Plus, we ask if humans undergo seasonal moulting - do we lose more hair when it's warmer? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Question of the Week, we discover the biological basis of burns - just what does happen to your cells when you touch something hot? Plus, we ask if humans undergo seasonal moulting - do we lose more hair when it's warmer?... In this Question of the Week, we discover the biological basis of burns - just what does happen to your cells when you touch something hot? Plus, we ask if humans undergo seasonal moulting - do we lose more hair when it's warmer? no 03:31 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.03.09.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.03.02/ Tue, 3 Mar 2009 18:00:02 +0000 This week, we search our own databanks to find out how much energy it takes to search for something on Google. Plus, we ask what happens at a molecular level when we touch a hot object... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we search our own databanks to find out how much energy it takes to search for something on Google. Plus, we ask what happens at a molecular level when we touch a hot object...... This week, we search our own databanks to find out how much energy it takes to search for something on Google. Plus, we ask what happens at a molecular level when we touch a hot object... no 03:33 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.03.02.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.02.23/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:35:40 +0000 In this special Question of the Week, we explore the reasons why trees, even when closely related an in the same environment, can have such diverse leaf shapes. Plus, we ask how much energy it takes to search the internet for answers! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this special Question of the Week, we explore the reasons why trees, even when closely related an in the same environment, can have such diverse leaf shapes. Plus, we ask how much energy it takes to search the internet for answers!... In this special Question of the Week, we explore the reasons why trees, even when closely related an in the same environment, can have such diverse leaf shapes. Plus, we ask how much energy it takes to search the internet for answers! no 03:34 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.02.23.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.02.16/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:46:53 +0000 Why should milk 'change it's tune' when it's being steamed? In this Question of the Week, we find out why the sound of steaming milk changes abruptly at around 60C (140F), and invite you to consider Sir David Attenborough's question for next week... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why should milk 'change it's tune' when it's being steamed? In this Question of the Week, we find out why the sound of steaming milk changes abruptly at around 60C (140F), and invite you to consider Sir David Attenborough's question for next ... Why should milk 'change it's tune' when it's being steamed? In this Question of the Week, we find out why the sound of steaming milk changes abruptly at around 60C (140F), and invite you to consider Sir David Attenborough's question for next week... no 04:51 naked scientists,kitchen science,David Attenborough, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.02.16.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.02.09-1/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:10:49 +0000 Could a robotic suit make a ballerina out of a buffoon? Could technology allow ordinary people to perform extraordinary tasks? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why milk seems to be so musical - why does the sound of milk being steamed seem to suddenly change when the milk reaches 60 degrees Celsius? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could a robotic suit make a ballerina out of a buffoon? Could technology allow ordinary people to perform extraordinary tasks? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why milk seems to be so musical - why does the sou... Could a robotic suit make a ballerina out of a buffoon? Could technology allow ordinary people to perform extraordinary tasks? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why milk seems to be so musical - why does the sound of milk being steamed seem to suddenly change when the milk reaches 60 degrees Celsius? no 03:40 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.02.09.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.02.02/ Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:24:32 +0000 How does spit make your shoes so shiny? A good polish needs more than just elbow grease, it needs your saliva too! We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask if it's possible to build a suit that lets you dance like a ballerina? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does spit make your shoes so shiny? A good polish needs more than just elbow grease, it needs your saliva too! We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask if it's possible to build a suit that lets you dance like a ballerina?... How does spit make your shoes so shiny? A good polish needs more than just elbow grease, it needs your saliva too! We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask if it's possible to build a suit that lets you dance like a ballerina? no 04:04 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.02.02.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.01.26/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:06:46 +0000 You can instantly tell if there are three objects on a table, but if there are twenty, you would need to count them to be sure. Why can we spot the small groups without having to count, and how big does the group have to be for us to get out our mental abacus'? We find out in this Question of the Week, plus, we ask why should spit shine shoes so successfully? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists You can instantly tell if there are three objects on a table, but if there are twenty, you would need to count them to be sure. Why can we spot the small groups without having to count, and how big does the group have to be for us to get out ou... You can instantly tell if there are three objects on a table, but if there are twenty, you would need to count them to be sure. Why can we spot the small groups without having to count, and how big does the group have to be for us to get out our mental abacus'? We find out in this Question of the Week, plus, we ask why should spit shine shoes so successfully? no 03:47 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.01.25.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.01.19/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:22:33 +0000 Petrified wood is a type of fossil, but some claim to have seen wooden fence posts that have already become petrified. Is it scientifically possible for wood to fossilise in such a short period? We ask how petrified wood is formed, and what exactly does it consist of? Plus, you may instinctively be able to count three items in a pile, but how many items before you have to stop and count? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Petrified wood is a type of fossil, but some claim to have seen wooden fence posts that have already become petrified. Is it scientifically possible for wood to fossilise in such a short period? We ask how petrified wood is formed, and what exactly... Petrified wood is a type of fossil, but some claim to have seen wooden fence posts that have already become petrified. Is it scientifically possible for wood to fossilise in such a short period? We ask how petrified wood is formed, and what exactly does it consist of? Plus, you may instinctively be able to count three items in a pile, but how many items before you have to stop and count? no 03:53 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.01.19.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2009.01.12/ Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:17:49 +0000 Meteorites, dust and other space rubbish is falling to Earth all the time, but does any of it ever contain life? We find out if aliens hitch a lift on space rubble in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how does wood become petrified? Can it happen quickly enough for us to find petrified fence posts? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Meteorites, dust and other space rubbish is falling to Earth all the time, but does any of it ever contain life? We find out if aliens hitch a lift on space rubble in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how does wood become petrified? Can it ha... Meteorites, dust and other space rubbish is falling to Earth all the time, but does any of it ever contain life? We find out if aliens hitch a lift on space rubble in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how does wood become petrified? Can it happen quickly enough for us to find petrified fence posts? no 02:58 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_09.01.12.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.12.22-1/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:17:06 +0000 If you're given an excess of chocolate or sweets as a present, is it better for you to wolf them all down in a huge binge, or just eat a few each day to make them last? We find out what to do with your chocolate haul in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if amongst all the things that fall from space, have we ever found evidence for life? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists If you're given an excess of chocolate or sweets as a present, is it better for you to wolf them all down in a huge binge, or just eat a few each day to make them last? We find out what to do with your chocolate haul in this Question of the Week. P... If you're given an excess of chocolate or sweets as a present, is it better for you to wolf them all down in a huge binge, or just eat a few each day to make them last? We find out what to do with your chocolate haul in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if amongst all the things that fall from space, have we ever found evidence for life? no 02:48 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.12.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.12.15/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:41:23 +0000 What is tryptophan, and does Turkey really make you sleepy? We find out in this seasonal Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if you should scoff down all of your Christmas chocolates in one go, or make them last all winter? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is tryptophan, and does Turkey really make you sleepy? We find out in this seasonal Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if you should scoff down all of your Christmas chocolates in one go, or make them last all winter?... What is tryptophan, and does Turkey really make you sleepy? We find out in this seasonal Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if you should scoff down all of your Christmas chocolates in one go, or make them last all winter? no 03:26 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.12.14.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.12.08/ Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:37:26 +0000 What is it that makes us laugh? We find out what makes us giggle and keeps stand up comedians in work! Plus, we ask if eating Turkey really makes you sleepy... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What is it that makes us laugh? We find out what makes us giggle and keeps stand up comedians in work! Plus, we ask if eating Turkey really makes you sleepy...... What is it that makes us laugh? We find out what makes us giggle and keeps stand up comedians in work! Plus, we ask if eating Turkey really makes you sleepy... no 03:06 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.12.07.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.12.01/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:02:23 +0000 Could a psychopath pass a lie detector test, if they felt no remorse for their crimes? We find out if the technology is up to finding the truth in this Question of the Week. Plus, what is it that makes us laugh? Find out how to excersise your giggle muscle next week. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Could a psychopath pass a lie detector test, if they felt no remorse for their crimes? We find out if the technology is up to finding the truth in this Question of the Week. Plus, what is it that makes us laugh? Find out how to excersise your giggl... Could a psychopath pass a lie detector test, if they felt no remorse for their crimes? We find out if the technology is up to finding the truth in this Question of the Week. Plus, what is it that makes us laugh? Find out how to excersise your giggle muscle next week. no 03:20 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.12.01.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.11.24-1/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:22:05 +0000 In this Question of the Week, we learn the correct etiquette for attending a birthday party on the Moon - Should you bring a helium balloon, or will it just be a let down? Plus, we ask if people who do not feel remorse can trick a lie detector test... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this Question of the Week, we learn the correct etiquette for attending a birthday party on the Moon - Should you bring a helium balloon, or will it just be a let down? Plus, we ask if people who do not feel remorse can trick a lie detector ... In this Question of the Week, we learn the correct etiquette for attending a birthday party on the Moon - Should you bring a helium balloon, or will it just be a let down? Plus, we ask if people who do not feel remorse can trick a lie detector test... no 03:08 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.11.24.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.11.17/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:34:55 +0000 Are we the only animals who cook our food? Why do we need to cook, and if it's so good, why haven't other animals joined us at the barbeque? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if a helium balloon would float on the moon... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are we the only animals who cook our food? Why do we need to cook, and if it's so good, why haven't other animals joined us at the barbeque? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if a helium balloon would float on t... Are we the only animals who cook our food? Why do we need to cook, and if it's so good, why haven't other animals joined us at the barbeque? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if a helium balloon would float on the moon... no 04:03 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.11.17.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.11.10-1/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:27:33 +0000 If the human race were to become spontaneously extinct, how long would it take for all evidence of us to be wiped from the planet Earth? Will there be evidence of human activity forever, or will we disappear without a trace. Find out in this Question of the Week, where we also ask if we are the only species to cook our food... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists If the human race were to become spontaneously extinct, how long would it take for all evidence of us to be wiped from the planet Earth? Will there be evidence of human activity forever, or will we disappear without a trace. Find out in this Qu... If the human race were to become spontaneously extinct, how long would it take for all evidence of us to be wiped from the planet Earth? Will there be evidence of human activity forever, or will we disappear without a trace. Find out in this Question of the Week, where we also ask if we are the only species to cook our food... no 03:57 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.11.10.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.11.03/ Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:10:00 +0000 Why does time seem to go quicker as we age? It seems that the longer we live, the shorter the days seem to be. Paradoxically, sometimes the hours drag by while the weeks fly past! We find out why in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how long it would take to wipe all evidence of human life from the Earth... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why does time seem to go quicker as we age? It seems that the longer we live, the shorter the days seem to be. Paradoxically, sometimes the hours drag by while the weeks fly past! We find out why in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how long... Why does time seem to go quicker as we age? It seems that the longer we live, the shorter the days seem to be. Paradoxically, sometimes the hours drag by while the weeks fly past! We find out why in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how long it would take to wipe all evidence of human life from the Earth... no 03:26 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.11.03.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.10.27/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:45:11 +0000 Where should you put your bags to best balance your bike? Will groceries on the handlebars waste your pedal power, or will paniers on the back pull you backwards? We find out in this Question of the Week and also ask why time seems to go faster as you get older... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Where should you put your bags to best balance your bike? Will groceries on the handlebars waste your pedal power, or will paniers on the back pull you backwards? We find out in this Question of the Week and also ask why time seems to go faster... Where should you put your bags to best balance your bike? Will groceries on the handlebars waste your pedal power, or will paniers on the back pull you backwards? We find out in this Question of the Week and also ask why time seems to go faster as you get older... no 03:30 bike,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.10.26.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.10.20/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:51:41 +0000 How do you get the best out of your batteries? Should you discharge them completely, or keep them permanently topped up? We find out in this Question of the Week! Plus, we ask where is the best place to balance bags on your bike - will one position make better use of your cycling effort than another, or is it better to push or pull your paniers? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do you get the best out of your batteries? Should you discharge them completely, or keep them permanently topped up? We find out in this Question of the Week! Plus, we ask where is the best place to balance bags on your bike - w... How do you get the best out of your batteries? Should you discharge them completely, or keep them permanently topped up? We find out in this Question of the Week! Plus, we ask where is the best place to balance bags on your bike - will one position make better use of your cycling effort than another, or is it better to push or pull your paniers? no 03:31 bike,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.10.19.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.10.13/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:36:53 +0000 Why do songs, even those you hate, sound better the more you hear them? We find out why familiarity can defeat contempt in this Question of the Week, and ask if you should let your batteries run down completely to get the best performance... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do songs, even those you hate, sound better the more you hear them? We find out why familiarity can defeat contempt in this Question of the Week, and ask if you should let your batteries run down completely to get the best performance...... Why do songs, even those you hate, sound better the more you hear them? We find out why familiarity can defeat contempt in this Question of the Week, and ask if you should let your batteries run down completely to get the best performance... no 03:07 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.10.12.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.10.06-1/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:04:37 +0000 Why do we have different blood groups, such as A, B, O and rhesus positive or negative? Do animals have blood groups? If so, are they the same as humans, or do they have their own? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why songs sound better the more you hear them... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do we have different blood groups, such as A, B, O and rhesus positive or negative? Do animals have blood groups? If so, are they the same as humans, or do they have their own? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plu... Why do we have different blood groups, such as A, B, O and rhesus positive or negative? Do animals have blood groups? If so, are they the same as humans, or do they have their own? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why songs sound better the more you hear them... no 02:47 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.10.05.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.09.29-1/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:21:46 +0000 Why do eyebrows and other bodily hair grow out of control as we get older? We find out why we develop a post-retirement facial forest in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why humans have blood types, and if any animals share this blood system with us... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why do eyebrows and other bodily hair grow out of control as we get older? We find out why we develop a post-retirement facial forest in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why humans have blood types, and if any animals share this bl... Why do eyebrows and other bodily hair grow out of control as we get older? We find out why we develop a post-retirement facial forest in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why humans have blood types, and if any animals share this blood system with us... no 03:00 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.09.28.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.09.22-1/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:55:39 +0000 Sharks seem to smell blood underwater from miles away in mere seconds - but how fast do smells really travel underwater? We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask why eyebrow hair gets out of control as we age... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Sharks seem to smell blood underwater from miles away in mere seconds - but how fast do smells really travel underwater? We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask why eyebrow hair gets out of control as we age...... Sharks seem to smell blood underwater from miles away in mere seconds - but how fast do smells really travel underwater? We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask why eyebrow hair gets out of control as we age... no 02:52 smells,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.09.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.09.15-1/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:47:40 +0000 Are Glow-in-the-Dark watches a radiation hazard? Should you store your best timepiece in a lead lined box? Find the answer in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how smells travel underwater, and how a shark can smell a drop of blood in an entire ocean... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Are Glow-in-the-Dark watches a radiation hazard? Should you store your best timepiece in a lead lined box? Find the answer in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how smells travel underwater, and how a shark can smell a drop of blood in an ent... Are Glow-in-the-Dark watches a radiation hazard? Should you store your best timepiece in a lead lined box? Find the answer in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how smells travel underwater, and how a shark can smell a drop of blood in an entire ocean... no 03:24 danger,shark,smells,naked scientists,kitchen science,question of the week,glow-in-the-dark,luminescent watch,watches,danger,radiation,radioactive watch,radiation hazard,blood,water,ocean,science question,factoid, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.09.14.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.09.08/ Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:24:02 +0000 Does our memory have a limited capacity? In this Question of the Week, we'll find out if learning something new pushes out old information and why your brain needs a regular workout. We'll also ask whether glow in the dark watches give off dangerous radiation and should be kept in lead-lined boxes! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Does our memory have a limited capacity? In this Question of the Week, we'll find out if learning something new pushes out old information and why your brain needs a regular workout. We'll also ask whether glow in the dark watches give off dangerous ... Does our memory have a limited capacity? In this Question of the Week, we'll find out if learning something new pushes out old information and why your brain needs a regular workout. We'll also ask whether glow in the dark watches give off dangerous radiation and should be kept in lead-lined boxes! no 02:30 Question of the week,memory,learning,brain,capacity,learn,information,glow in the dark,watch,watches,radiation,radioactive The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.09.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.07.28/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:31:24 +0000 Do we drink the same water that dinosaurs drank? Has your water passed through the countless bladders of the past? In this Question of the Week, we find out if our drinking water has been repeatedly recycled. We also ask if the human brain has a limited capacity, and if so, do we forget the old to make space for the new? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Do we drink the same water that dinosaurs drank? Has your water passed through the countless bladders of the past? In this Question of the Week, we find out if our drinking water has been repeatedly recycled. We also ask if the human brain has a l... Do we drink the same water that dinosaurs drank? Has your water passed through the countless bladders of the past? In this Question of the Week, we find out if our drinking water has been repeatedly recycled. We also ask if the human brain has a limited capacity, and if so, do we forget the old to make space for the new? no 03:17 The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_07.08.27.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.07.21/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:09:07 +0000 How old is the oldest organism? In this Question of the Week we find out if any organism has found the secret of eternal life, and can truly live forever. Plus, we ask if all the water on Earth has been drunk before, and how much data can our brain take before it's full? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How old is the oldest organism? In this Question of the Week we find out if any organism has found the secret of eternal life, and can truly live forever. Plus, we ask if all the water on Earth has been drunk before, and how much data can our brain t... How old is the oldest organism? In this Question of the Week we find out if any organism has found the secret of eternal life, and can truly live forever. Plus, we ask if all the water on Earth has been drunk before, and how much data can our brain take before it's full? no 03:51 drinking water,dinosaur,naked scientists,kitchen science,eternal life,tortoise,longevity,live forever,crypto,bacteria,amber,preservation,ancient trees,longest living thing, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.07.20.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.07.14/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:29:58 +0000 How does the Bornean Flat-Headed Frog breathe when it has no lungs? No, it's not a bad joke, it's our Question of the Week! We find out how this marvellous little frog survives, and ask if any animals live forever, and if the water we drink today was once drunk by dinosaurs? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does the Bornean Flat-Headed Frog breathe when it has no lungs? No, it's not a bad joke, it's our Question of the Week! We find out how this marvellous little frog survives, and ask if any animals live forever, and if the water we drink today w... How does the Bornean Flat-Headed Frog breathe when it has no lungs? No, it's not a bad joke, it's our Question of the Week! We find out how this marvellous little frog survives, and ask if any animals live forever, and if the water we drink today was once drunk by dinosaurs? no 03:33 frog,dinosaur,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.07.13.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.07.07/ Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:17:34 +0000 Why are dreams so hard to remember? In this Question of the Week, we find out why your night time imagination slips away as you wake and is gone before your first coffee! Plus, we ask how certain frogs can breathe without lungs, and can anything truly live forever? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are dreams so hard to remember? In this Question of the Week, we find out why your night time imagination slips away as you wake and is gone before your first coffee! Plus, we ask how certain frogs can breathe without lungs, and can anything tr... Why are dreams so hard to remember? In this Question of the Week, we find out why your night time imagination slips away as you wake and is gone before your first coffee! Plus, we ask how certain frogs can breathe without lungs, and can anything truly live forever? no 03:31 frog,coffee,dream,naked scientists,kitchen science,remember, memory,dreams,sleep,wake,bornean frog,question of the week,science questions,science facts,neuroscience,science of sleep,dreaming,immortality,live forever,lungs,breathing,apnoea, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.07.06.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.06.30/ Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:45:37 +0000 Why are copper compounds so colourful? In this week's Question of the Week we find out how one metal can have so many colourful compounds, as well as a distinctive green flame. Plus, we ask why dreams are so hard to remember, even the really good ones, and how can a frog can breathe through its skin, with no help from lungs or gills? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Why are copper compounds so colourful? In this week's Question of the Week we find out how one metal can have so many colourful compounds, as well as a distinctive green flame. Plus, we ask why dreams are so hard to remember, even the rea... Why are copper compounds so colourful? In this week's Question of the Week we find out how one metal can have so many colourful compounds, as well as a distinctive green flame. Plus, we ask why dreams are so hard to remember, even the really good ones, and how can a frog can breathe through its skin, with no help from lungs or gills? no 03:52 frog,copper,dream,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.29.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.08.16/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:01:06 +0000 If you burn your Pizza to a crisp, are you're left with a low calorie (if not very tasty) meal? In this Question of the Week we find out whether cooking contributes calories to a dish, or turn your lunch into the slimmers option. Plus, we ask if a second bolt of lightning would act as a defibrillator and re-start your heart after A first strike had stopped it, and ask why copper comes in countless colours? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists If you burn your Pizza to a crisp, are you're left with a low calorie (if not very tasty) meal? In this Question of the Week we find out whether cooking contributes calories to a dish, or turn your lunch into the slimmers option. Plus, we ask if a se... If you burn your Pizza to a crisp, are you're left with a low calorie (if not very tasty) meal? In this Question of the Week we find out whether cooking contributes calories to a dish, or turn your lunch into the slimmers option. Plus, we ask if a second bolt of lightning would act as a defibrillator and re-start your heart after A first strike had stopped it, and ask why copper comes in countless colours? no 04:02 food,copper,lightning,cooking,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.15.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.06.23/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:22:07 +0000 Being struck by lightning can be a heart-stopping experience - but could a second strike re-start your heart? In this question of the week, we find out if a bolt could act as a defibrillator, and if your body could take it! Plus, we ask why copper comes in different colours, and why we can't remember our dreams. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Being struck by lightning can be a heart-stopping experience - but could a second strike re-start your heart? In this question of the week, we find out if a bolt could act as a defibrillator, and if your body could take it! Plus, we ask w... Being struck by lightning can be a heart-stopping experience - but could a second strike re-start your heart? In this question of the week, we find out if a bolt could act as a defibrillator, and if your body could take it! Plus, we ask why copper comes in different colours, and why we can't remember our dreams. no 03:45 copper,dream,lightning,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.22.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.06.09/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:43:37 +0000 Most fish live in either freshwater or saltwater, but some live in both. In this Question of the Week we find out how these fish manage to avoid becoming too salty or too watery. Also, we ask if you burn your food, do the calories go up in smoke, and if a second lightning strike can act as a defibrillator, re-starting your heart after the first bolt stopped it?! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Most fish live in either freshwater or saltwater, but some live in both. In this Question of the Week we find out how these fish manage to avoid becoming too salty or too watery. Also, we ask if you burn your food, do the calories go up in smoke, and... Most fish live in either freshwater or saltwater, but some live in both. In this Question of the Week we find out how these fish manage to avoid becoming too salty or too watery. Also, we ask if you burn your food, do the calories go up in smoke, and if a second lightning strike can act as a defibrillator, re-starting your heart after the first bolt stopped it?! no 03:46 food,lightning,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.06.02/ Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:44:56 +0000 How do you make a didgeridoo do what it does do? For this week's QotW, we find out how the length and shape of the instrument and the skill of the player affects the sound of a didgeridoo. Plus, we ask how fish can cope with both fresh and salt water, and if burning your pizza can turn it into a low-calorie equivalent of its former self! Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How do you make a didgeridoo do what it does do? For this week's QotW, we find out how the length and shape of the instrument and the skill of the player affects the sound of a didgeridoo. Plus, we ask how fish can cope with both fresh and salt water... How do you make a didgeridoo do what it does do? For this week's QotW, we find out how the length and shape of the instrument and the skill of the player affects the sound of a didgeridoo. Plus, we ask how fish can cope with both fresh and salt water, and if burning your pizza can turn it into a low-calorie equivalent of its former self! no 04:23 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.01.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.05.26/ Tue, 27 May 2008 15:42:53 +0000 If we ever do find alien life around other stars, just how would E.T. phone home? We find out what technology we would need to communicate with our nearest stars, and the practical limitations. Plus, we seek the secrets of the didgeridoo, and ask if salt water fish have more permeable skin. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists If we ever do find alien life around other stars, just how would E.T. phone home? We find out what technology we would need to communicate with our nearest stars, and the practical limitations. Plus, we seek the secrets of the didgeridoo,... If we ever do find alien life around other stars, just how would E.T. phone home? We find out what technology we would need to communicate with our nearest stars, and the practical limitations. Plus, we seek the secrets of the didgeridoo, and ask if salt water fish have more permeable skin. no 04:05 alien,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.05.25.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.05.19/ Tue, 20 May 2008 17:29:33 +0000 How long was a big dino's lifespan? On this week's Question of the Week, we find out how many candles a dinosaur birthday cake would have, and how we can tell from only fossilised remains. Also, we ask, what technology will we need to communicate with nearby stars (assuming we find anything to communicate with) and how does the shape of a didgeridoo affect it's sound? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How long was a big dino's lifespan? On this week's Question of the Week, we find out how many candles a dinosaur birthday cake would have, and how we can tell from only fossilised remains. Also, we ask, what technology will we need to com... How long was a big dino's lifespan? On this week's Question of the Week, we find out how many candles a dinosaur birthday cake would have, and how we can tell from only fossilised remains. Also, we ask, what technology will we need to communicate with nearby stars (assuming we find anything to communicate with) and how does the shape of a didgeridoo affect it's sound? no 04:08 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_18.05.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.05.12/ Tue, 13 May 2008 17:47:59 +0000 Wearing earplugs may help to cut out external noises, but why does it make it impossible to eat crunchy crisps? In this Question of the Week, we find out why earbud headphones make internal noises so loud, and ask how long did a dinosaur live, and what technology will we need to communicate with life around other stars? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Wearing earplugs may help to cut out external noises, but why does it make it impossible to eat crunchy crisps? In this Question of the Week, we find out why earbud headphones make internal noises so loud, and ask how long did a dinosaur live, and wh... Wearing earplugs may help to cut out external noises, but why does it make it impossible to eat crunchy crisps? In this Question of the Week, we find out why earbud headphones make internal noises so loud, and ask how long did a dinosaur live, and what technology will we need to communicate with life around other stars? no 05:03 dinosaur,naked scientists,kitchen science,occlusion effect,earplugs,earbuds,loud eating,noisy crisps, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_11.05.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.05.05/ Tue, 6 May 2008 17:01:39 +0000 What keeps the Olympic torch alight, in flight? To keep the Olympic spirit burning, it must need to travel on aeroplanes, but how do you keep a naked flame burning, while keeping other passengers safe? We find out from one of the designers of the Sydney Olympic Torch. Plus, we ask why earplugs seem to amplify your internal noises, and they may have all died out, just how long did a dinosaur live? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What keeps the Olympic torch alight, in flight? To keep the Olympic spirit burning, it must need to travel on aeroplanes, but how do you keep a naked flame burning, while keeping other passengers safe? We find out from one of the designers of the Syd... What keeps the Olympic torch alight, in flight? To keep the Olympic spirit burning, it must need to travel on aeroplanes, but how do you keep a naked flame burning, while keeping other passengers safe? We find out from one of the designers of the Sydney Olympic Torch. Plus, we ask why earplugs seem to amplify your internal noises, and they may have all died out, just how long did a dinosaur live? no 04:25 aeroplane,dinosaur,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_04.05.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.04.28/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:16:31 +0000 When will we run out of oil? In the 1970s, it was predicted that oil wells would run dry by the year 2000, but new reserves were discovered. So in this week's Question we find out how long we have left, and if rising oil prices will make difficult reserves more productive. Also we ask how the Olympic torch stays lit in flight, and why do earplugs keep outside noises out, but make internal noises unbearably loud? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists When will we run out of oil? In the 1970s, it was predicted that oil wells would run dry by the year 2000, but new reserves were discovered. So in this week's Question we find out how long we have left, and if rising oil prices will make difficult ... When will we run out of oil? In the 1970s, it was predicted that oil wells would run dry by the year 2000, but new reserves were discovered. So in this week's Question we find out how long we have left, and if rising oil prices will make difficult reserves more productive. Also we ask how the Olympic torch stays lit in flight, and why do earplugs keep outside noises out, but make internal noises unbearably loud? no 04:29 The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_27.04.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.04.21/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:17:41 +0000 Should you turn off the TV in a thunderstorm? In this electrifying Question of the Week we find out if an attached aerial attracts lightning, or if it's safe to ride out the storm in front of your set. Plus, we ask if we might find new reserves of oil, and how do we keep the Olympic torch alight mid-flight? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Should you turn off the TV in a thunderstorm? In this electrifying Question of the Week we find out if an attached aerial attracts lightning, or if it's safe to ride out the storm in front of your set. Plus, we ask if we might find new reserves of ... Should you turn off the TV in a thunderstorm? In this electrifying Question of the Week we find out if an attached aerial attracts lightning, or if it's safe to ride out the storm in front of your set. Plus, we ask if we might find new reserves of oil, and how do we keep the Olympic torch alight mid-flight? no 05:08 thunderstorm,reserve,thunder,lightning,storm,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_20.04.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.04.14/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:36:09 +0000 How long would you survive sealed in a compact car? Is there enough oxygen to survive your journey, or should you just open a window to avoid suffocating on your own expelled gas? Also, we ask if lightning should interrupt your television viewing - should you unplug your TV in a storm? And we make an oil enquiry - how do we know that we'll run out of oil? How do we know we won't find more? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How long would you survive sealed in a compact car? Is there enough oxygen to survive your journey, or should you just open a window to avoid suffocating on your own expelled gas? Also, we ask if lightning should interrupt your television... How long would you survive sealed in a compact car? Is there enough oxygen to survive your journey, or should you just open a window to avoid suffocating on your own expelled gas? Also, we ask if lightning should interrupt your television viewing - should you unplug your TV in a storm? And we make an oil enquiry - how do we know that we'll run out of oil? How do we know we won't find more? no 04:11 car,seal,storm,lightning,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_13.04.08.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.06.05/ Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:21:43 +0000 Should you drink wine in the desert? Would an alcoholic drink dehydrate you faster than no drink at all? If so, should you let the alcohol evaporate first, and how long would this take? This is the subject of this week's answer, and we ask how long you could survive in a sealed car, and should you switch off your TV in a lightning storm? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Should you drink wine in the desert? Would an alcoholic drink dehydrate you faster than no drink at all? If so, should you let the alcohol evaporate first, and how long would this take? This is the subject of this week's answer, and we ask how lon... Should you drink wine in the desert? Would an alcoholic drink dehydrate you faster than no drink at all? If so, should you let the alcohol evaporate first, and how long would this take? This is the subject of this week's answer, and we ask how long you could survive in a sealed car, and should you switch off your TV in a lightning storm? no 05:33 lightning storm,car,seal,wine,alcohol,lightning,storm,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.06.04.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.31/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:49:11 +0000 For this week's Question, we find out why it is that although some people speak with a strong accent, this almost completely disappears when they sing. Could it be that there are language lessons to learn from singing Karaoke? Plus, we ask how long you could survive on the air in a sealed car, and if you're dying of thirst would drinking wine help, or finish you off? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists For this week's Question, we find out why it is that although some people speak with a strong accent, this almost completely disappears when they sing. Could it be that there are language lessons to learn from singing Karaoke? Plus, we as... For this week's Question, we find out why it is that although some people speak with a strong accent, this almost completely disappears when they sing. Could it be that there are language lessons to learn from singing Karaoke? Plus, we ask how long you could survive on the air in a sealed car, and if you're dying of thirst would drinking wine help, or finish you off? no 04:19 car,seal,wine,naked scientists,kitchen science,singing,vocal accent,accent,karaoke,accented speech,speaking voice,timbre,vowel sounds,intonation,pronunciation, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.03.30.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.17-1/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:42:20 +0000 On this week's Question of the Week, we plunge into a question about tides! We find out how the tide times are worked out to the nearest minute, and why anyone would need such precision. Plus, we ask why your spoken and singing accents may not match, and if you're trapped in the desert, is it better to drink wine than drink nothing at all? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On this week's Question of the Week, we plunge into a question about tides! We find out how the tide times are worked out to the nearest minute, and why anyone would need such precision. Plus, we ask why your spoken and singing accents may not match... On this week's Question of the Week, we plunge into a question about tides! We find out how the tide times are worked out to the nearest minute, and why anyone would need such precision. Plus, we ask why your spoken and singing accents may not match, and if you're trapped in the desert, is it better to drink wine than drink nothing at all? no 05:08 tide,trap,wine,naked scientists,kitchen science,tide times,tide time precision,question of the week,science question,factoids,science facts,expert opinion, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.03.16.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.10/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:09:05 +0000 This week, we tackle the hirsute - will clean, trimmed hair grow quickly? Can you slow the growth with neglect? We find out if cut hair grows back quicker and thicker, or if that's just an urban myth. Also, we ask how tide times are so precise, and why people lose their accent when they sing... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we tackle the hirsute - will clean, trimmed hair grow quickly? Can you slow the growth with neglect? We find out if cut hair grows back quicker and thicker, or if that's just an urban myth. Also, we ask how tide times are... This week, we tackle the hirsute - will clean, trimmed hair grow quickly? Can you slow the growth with neglect? We find out if cut hair grows back quicker and thicker, or if that's just an urban myth. Also, we ask how tide times are so precise, and why people lose their accent when they sing... no 04:04 tide,naked scientists,kitchen science,clean hair,hair growth,biology,shaving,hair washing,thicker hair,dreadlocks, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.03.09.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.02.25-1/ Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:47:25 +0000 Our question this week concerns caves - we find out if more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes caves to grow quicker. Could an acidic atmosphere create cathedral-sized caverns? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Our question this week concerns caves - we find out if more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes caves to grow quicker. Could an acidic atmosphere create cathedral-sized caverns?... Our question this week concerns caves - we find out if more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes caves to grow quicker. Could an acidic atmosphere create cathedral-sized caverns? no 05:44 The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.03.02.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.02.25/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:51:08 +0000 This week, we find out if our noses tell us the truth. Does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or can we be tricked by small smells? In short, does our sense of smell have a sense of scale? Also, we ask if more carbon dioxide in the air leads to bigger caves in the ground, and can you slow the growth of your hair by not having it cut? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out if our noses tell us the truth. Does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or can we be tricked by small smells? In short, does our sense of smell have a sense of scale? Also, we ask if more carbon di... This week, we find out if our noses tell us the truth. Does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or can we be tricked by small smells? In short, does our sense of smell have a sense of scale? Also, we ask if more carbon dioxide in the air leads to bigger caves in the ground, and can you slow the growth of your hair by not having it cut? no 04:32 car,odour,smells,carbon dioxide,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.02.24.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.02.18/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:17:53 +0000 Books can hold stories, knowledge, ideas and memories - but what about the smell? So on this week's QotW - What gives an old book that distinctive smell? Also, we ask how we perceive the 'size' of an odour, and if there's more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - is it leading to bigger caves? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Books can hold stories, knowledge, ideas and memories - but what about the smell? So on this week's QotW - What gives an old book that distinctive smell? Also, we ask how we perceive the 'size' of an odour, and if there's more carbon diox... Books can hold stories, knowledge, ideas and memories - but what about the smell? So on this week's QotW - What gives an old book that distinctive smell? Also, we ask how we perceive the 'size' of an odour, and if there's more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - is it leading to bigger caves? no 04:14 car,odour,carbon dioxide,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.02.17.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.02.04-1/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:20:07 +0000 This week, we find out how Electric Eels avoid a self-shock when stunning their prey, and we ask some smelly questions; what gives an old book it's distinctive smell, and does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or do our noses play tricks on us? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out how Electric Eels avoid a self-shock when stunning their prey, and we ask some smelly questions; what gives an old book it's distinctive smell, and does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or do our noses play tricks... This week, we find out how Electric Eels avoid a self-shock when stunning their prey, and we ask some smelly questions; what gives an old book it's distinctive smell, and does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or do our noses play tricks on us? no 03:58 eel,odour,naked scientists,kitchen science,Electric Eels,shock,science questions,Question of the Week,Science Solutions,fish,electric shock,old book smell,smell perception,odor,smell of old books,factoid,science facts,Electrophorus electricus,knifefish, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.02.10.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.02.04/ Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:37:25 +0000 This week, we find out how they manufacture oxygen on the International Space Station - a technique that astronauts must be 'over the moon' about! Plus, we ask how electric eels avoid self-shocking, and what gives a well loved old book that distinctive smell? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out how they manufacture oxygen on the International Space Station - a technique that astronauts must be 'over the moon' about! Plus, we ask how electric eels avoid self-shocking, and what gives a well loved old book that distinct... This week, we find out how they manufacture oxygen on the International Space Station - a technique that astronauts must be 'over the moon' about! Plus, we ask how electric eels avoid self-shocking, and what gives a well loved old book that distinctive smell? no 02:51 eel,space station,naked scientists,kitchen science,oxygen generation,oxygen,air,space,international space station,electrolysis,hydrogen,water,space travel,breathing in space,astronaut,how do they make o2 in space,factoid, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.02.03.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.01.28/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:25:58 +0000 This week, we find out if an aeroplane on a treadmill could the plane still take off, and ask how air is made in space, and if electric eels suffer from self-shock syndrome... Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out if an aeroplane on a treadmill could the plane still take off, and ask how air is made in space, and if electric eels suffer from self-shock syndrome...... This week, we find out if an aeroplane on a treadmill could the plane still take off, and ask how air is made in space, and if electric eels suffer from self-shock syndrome... no 04:58 eel,aeroplane,naked scientists,question of the week,science question,fact,factoid,QotW,Q&A,Question and Answer,Aeroplane,runway,treadmill,conveyor,flight,physics of flight,take off,physics problem,can the plane take off,air speed,airplane,wings,jet,engine The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.01.27.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.01.21/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:54:42 +0000 This week, we find out if a fatter cyclist free-wheels faster than a thinner cyclist, and ask if an aeroplane runway is replaced with a treadmill, can the plane still take off? Also, how is oxygen recycled on the international space station? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week, we find out if a fatter cyclist free-wheels faster than a thinner cyclist, and ask if an aeroplane runway is replaced with a treadmill, can the plane still take off? Also, how is oxygen recycled on the international space station?... This week, we find out if a fatter cyclist free-wheels faster than a thinner cyclist, and ask if an aeroplane runway is replaced with a treadmill, can the plane still take off? Also, how is oxygen recycled on the international space station? no 03:49 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.01.20.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.01.13-1/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:29:58 +0000 This week we find out why boomerangs keep coming back, and ask would a plane on a treadmill still take off, and who gets to the bottom of a hill first - a freewheeling fat or thin cyclist? Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This week we find out why boomerangs keep coming back, and ask would a plane on a treadmill still take off, and who gets to the bottom of a hill first - a freewheeling fat or thin cyclist?... This week we find out why boomerangs keep coming back, and ask would a plane on a treadmill still take off, and who gets to the bottom of a hill first - a freewheeling fat or thin cyclist? no 04:00 naked scientists,kitchen science,question of the week,science questions,science facts,boomerang,aerodynamics,flight,how to throw a boomerang,how does a boomerang work, The Naked Scientists Science PODCAST http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_QotW_08.01.13.mp3