Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/ Probing the weird, wacky and spectacular, the Naked Scientists Special Editions are special one-off scientific reports, investigations and interviews on cutting-edge topics by the Naked Scientists team. en Dr Chris Smith 2007-2013 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:55 +0000 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_Specials_enhanced_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/ 144 144 Podcast Special scientific reports and investigations by the Naked Scientists team Special scientific reports and investigations by the Naked Scientists team The Naked Scientists 05:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130517/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/What_Is_Random.mp3 Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 We were discussing on the radio today how random numbers are generated, and how could it be proved - to the satisfaction of a mathematician - that the number really is random? Evan Stanbury explains... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We were discussing on the radio today how random numbers are generated, and how could it be proved - to the satisfaction of a mathematician - that the number really is random? Evan Stanbury explains...... We were discussing on the radio today how random numbers are generated, and how could it be proved - to the satisfaction of a mathematician - that the number really is random? Evan Stanbury explains... evan stanbury,generat,radio,numb,be,naked scientists,kitchen science 07:40 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130513/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Toys_For_Boys_Special_Edition.mp3 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:07:35 +0000 A campaign has been launched to stop science toys being sold by some stores as "toys for boys". But what does science say on the matter? Introduced here by BBC 5 Live's Dotun Adebayo, Ginny Smith has been investigating... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists A campaign has been launched to stop science toys being sold by some stores as "toys for boys". But what does science say on the matter? Introduced here by BBC 5 Live's Dotun Adebayo, Ginny Smith has been investigating...... A campaign has been launched to stop science toys being sold by some stores as "toys for boys". But what does science say on the matter? Introduced here by BBC 5 Live's Dotun Adebayo, Ginny Smith has been investigating... naked scientists, gender and toy preference, boy toy preferences 07:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130503/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_Restoration.mp3 Thu, 2 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Continuing from our podcast Restoring the Masters, Sally Woodcock, a PhD student from the Hamilton Kerr Institute talks about how we restore old oil paintings to their former glory. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Continuing from our podcast Restoring the Masters, Sally Woodcock, a PhD student from the Hamilton Kerr Institute talks about how we restore old oil paintings to their former glory.... Continuing from our podcast Restoring the Masters, Sally Woodcock, a PhD student from the Hamilton Kerr Institute talks about how we restore old oil paintings to their former glory. student,talk,restoration,naked scientists,kitchen science 27:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20130325/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_13.03.mp3 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This month we explore science 'in action' as we discover how researchers at the synchrotron are experimenting with implants, industrial catalysts and engine materials In-Situ! We discover how manipulating materials as they form can help create longer-lasting body implants and how catalysts are being visualised during their reactions to improve their efficiency. Plus all the latest news from Diamond including new ways to maintain ancient architecture and new materials for stronger buildings in the future... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we explore science 'in action' as we discover how researchers at the synchrotron are experimenting with implants, industrial catalysts and engine materials In-Situ! We discover how manipulating materials as they form can help create longer... This month we explore science 'in action' as we discover how researchers at the synchrotron are experimenting with implants, industrial catalysts and engine materials In-Situ! We discover how manipulating materials as they form can help create longer-lasting body implants and how catalysts are being visualised during their reactions to improve their efficiency. Plus all the latest news from Diamond including new ways to maintain ancient architecture and new materials for stronger buildings in the future... implants,synchrotron,catalyst,diamond,implant,efficiency,engine,reaction,create,experiment,material,help,long,naked scientists,kitchen science 59:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130317/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Show_13.03.17_Science_Festival_Special.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Breasts, bazookas, bosons and bombs: The Naked Scientists take to the stage for the Cambridge Science Festival 2013. An explosive mix of fertile conversation and kitchen science... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Breasts, bazookas, bosons and bombs: The Naked Scientists take to the stage for the Cambridge Science Festival 2013. An explosive mix of fertile conversation and kitchen science...... Breasts, bazookas, bosons and bombs: The Naked Scientists take to the stage for the Cambridge Science Festival 2013. An explosive mix of fertile conversation and kitchen science... bazooka,conversation,bomb,festival,kitchen science,explosion,explosive,naked scientist,naked scientists 18:08 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130312-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_13.03.12.mp3 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Cambridge chemist and biotechnologist Shankar Balasubramanian discusses DNA sequencing and its implications for health and disease. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Cambridge chemist and biotechnologist Shankar Balasubramanian discusses DNA sequencing and its implications for health and disease.... Cambridge chemist and biotechnologist Shankar Balasubramanian discusses DNA sequencing and its implications for health and disease. dna sequencing,dna, sanger sequencing, genome, pharmacogenomics, ethics 07:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130311/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientist_Special_Icequakes.mp3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 We spoke to Emma Smith, a PhD student with the British Antarctic Survey about her work whilst she was based in the icy noth of Svalbard... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We spoke to Emma Smith, a PhD student with the British Antarctic Survey about her work whilst she was based in the icy noth of Svalbard...... We spoke to Emma Smith, a PhD student with the British Antarctic Survey about her work whilst she was based in the icy noth of Svalbard... ice, earthquake, svalbard,student,naked scientists, 24:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130306/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Benedict_Cumberbatch_-_Science_Festival_Conversation_complete.mp3 Wed, 6 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is the Cambridge Science Festival's guest director this year, meaning he's been assisting the Cambridge University festival team with putting together the programme for the two-week event, which launches on March 11. He spoke with Naked Scientist Ben Valsler about his interest in science and his role in the festival... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Ben Valsler, The Naked Scientists Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is the Cambridge Science Festival's guest director this year, meaning he's been assisting the Cambridge University festival team with putting together the programme for the two-week event, which launches on March 11... Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is the Cambridge Science Festival's guest director this year, meaning he's been assisting the Cambridge University festival team with putting together the programme for the two-week event, which launches on March 11. He spoke with Naked Scientist Ben Valsler about his interest in science and his role in the festival... naked scientists,benedict cumberbatch, cambridge science festival, sherlock 05:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130201/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Martin_Welch_Pseudomonas_Special_13.02.03.mp3 Sun, 3 Feb 2013 22:18:10 +0000 Researchers at Cambridge University announced the discovery of a new way to attack the bacterial "superbug" Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which accounts for 6% of all hospital acquired infections and can be very hard to treat, particularly for patients with lung diseases like cystic fibrosis. Ben Valsler went to meet the man behind the breakthrough, Martin Welch... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Researchers at Cambridge University announced the discovery of a new way to attack the bacterial "superbug" Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which accounts for 6% of all hospital acquired infections and can be very hard to treat, particularly for patients wit... Researchers at Cambridge University announced the discovery of a new way to attack the bacterial "superbug" Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which accounts for 6% of all hospital acquired infections and can be very hard to treat, particularly for patients with lung diseases like cystic fibrosis. Ben Valsler went to meet the man behind the breakthrough, Martin Welch... naked scientists, pseudomonas aeruginosa, biofilms 19:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20130122/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/ytham-woods.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:46:49 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how a virus brought to the UK by insects poses a worrying threat to the country's great tit population; and which new technologies could affect global biodiversity in 2013. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how a virus brought to the UK by insects poses a worrying threat to the country's great tit population; and which new technologies could affect global biodiversity in 2013.... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how a virus brought to the UK by insects poses a worrying threat to the country's great tit population; and which new technologies could affect global biodiversity in 2013. Planet Earth Podcast,virus,insect,great tit,new technologies,biodiversity, 19:55 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20130108/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/asking-sharks.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why understanding where plankton congregates can help us protect basking sharks and other marine creatures; how primates planning ahead tells us about our own intelligence; and how to predict dangerous climate tipping points. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why understanding where plankton congregates can help us protect basking sharks and other marine creatures; how primates planning ahead tells us about our own intelligence; and how to predict dangerous climate ... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why understanding where plankton congregates can help us protect basking sharks and other marine creatures; how primates planning ahead tells us about our own intelligence; and how to predict dangerous climate tipping points. Planet Earth Podcast,plankton,basking sharks,marine,primate,intelligence,climate,tipping point, 08:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20130105/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_12.11.mp3 Sat, 5 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 How can we protect neurons from degeradation? In this podcast from Cambridge Cafe Scientifique, we hear how understanding transport of proteins and other chemicals within individual nerve cells may be key to keeping the cell alive after injury... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How can we protect neurons from degeradation? In this podcast from Cambridge Cafe Scientifique, we hear how understanding transport of proteins and other chemicals within individual nerve cells may be key to keeping the cell alive after injury...... How can we protect neurons from degeradation? In this podcast from Cambridge Cafe Scientifique, we hear how understanding transport of proteins and other chemicals within individual nerve cells may be key to keeping the cell alive after injury... naked scientists,neurons,degeradation,Cambridge Cafe Scientifique,axonal transport,proteins,nerve cells, 25:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121226/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/mas-2012.mp3 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at some of the highlights from 12 months of the Planet Earth Podcast, including: a hairy crab; earthquake monitoring in Turkey; air quality around London before the Olympics -- and early disease detection; Europe's oldest cave art; what the first creatures to walk on land looked like; and seabirds. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at some of the highlights from 12 months of the Planet Earth Podcast, including: a hairy crab; earthquake monitoring in Turkey; air quality around London before the Olympics -- and early disease detecti... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at some of the highlights from 12 months of the Planet Earth Podcast, including: a hairy crab; earthquake monitoring in Turkey; air quality around London before the Olympics -- and early disease detection; Europe's oldest cave art; what the first creatures to walk on land looked like; and seabirds. Planet Earth Podcast,hairy,crab,earthquake,Turkey,air,London,Olympics,disease,cave art,seabird, 24:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20121221-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_12.12.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:53:21 +0000 This month, we look back at Diamond's ten year anniversary celebrations to discover novel ways to store hydrogen gas, analyse the risks of a toxic mudspill and engineer tissues to prevent premature labour. We also get an overview of science at the synchrotron in 2012 and hear the UK science ministers thoughts on the research taking place at Diamond... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we look back at Diamond's ten year anniversary celebrations to discover novel ways to store hydrogen gas, analyse the risks of a toxic mudspill and engineer tissues to prevent premature labour. We also get an overview of science at the sy... This month, we look back at Diamond's ten year anniversary celebrations to discover novel ways to store hydrogen gas, analyse the risks of a toxic mudspill and engineer tissues to prevent premature labour. We also get an overview of science at the synchrotron in 2012 and hear the UK science ministers thoughts on the research taking place at Diamond... labour,tissue engineering, hydrogen storage, MOF 13:08 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20121218/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_12.12.18.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 How does a radio broadcast work? We must have been on your wavelength this week, as we had more questions that we could fit in Naked Scientists Show! Here are the extra bits... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists How does a radio broadcast work? We must have been on your wavelength this week, as we had more questions that we could fit in Naked Scientists Show! Here are the extra bits...... How does a radio broadcast work? We must have been on your wavelength this week, as we had more questions that we could fit in Naked Scientists Show! Here are the extra bits... filler,latency,budget,cod,fund,NICE,pow,speak,switch,naked scientists,kitchen science 20:12 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121212/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/itizen-science.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:50:49 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how you can get involved in any one of the wealth of UK citizen science projects that have taken off recently, and why a little-known gas given off by many trees, ferns and mosses, could be contributing to global warming. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how you can get involved in any one of the wealth of UK citizen science projects that have taken off recently, and why a little-known gas given off by many trees, ferns and mosses, could be contributing to glob... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how you can get involved in any one of the wealth of UK citizen science projects that have taken off recently, and why a little-known gas given off by many trees, ferns and mosses, could be contributing to global warming. Planet Earth Podcast,citizen science,gas,trees,ferns,moss,global warming, 22:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121127/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/at-calls.mp3 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:51:20 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: an online tool to identify bats is helping to protect them, and it could make a scientist of us all. Also, an audio diary from a researcher from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science who's on the Isle of Arran in Scotland; and why there's more to ageing than telomeres. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: an online tool to identify bats is helping to protect them, and it could make a scientist of us all. Also, an audio diary from a researcher from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science who's on the Isle of ... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: an online tool to identify bats is helping to protect them, and it could make a scientist of us all. Also, an audio diary from a researcher from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science who's on the Isle of Arran in Scotland; and why there's more to ageing than telomeres. Planet Earth Podcast,online tool,bats,,audio diary,National Centre for Atmospheric Science,Isle of Arran,telomeres,ageing, 18:35 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121115-1/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/loods.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at potential solutions to urban flooding, and why scientists are so keen to measure carbon dioxide flow through the UK's Norfolk Fens. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at potential solutions to urban flooding, and why scientists are so keen to measure carbon dioxide flow through the UK's Norfolk Fens.... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: a look at potential solutions to urban flooding, and why scientists are so keen to measure carbon dioxide flow through the UK's Norfolk Fens. Planet Earth Podcast,urban flooding,carbon dioxide,Norfolk Fens,fenland,flood,co2,carbon storage, 32:11 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20121115/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_12.11_128kbps.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Fiction and Science collide this month as we discover the stories lurking beneath the surface of the synchrotron. We open up the books to investigate a disease outbreak on the grounds of Diamond and experience the onset of dementia first hand through some of the winning entries from Diamond's Light Reading competition. We also discover how neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's are being researched using X-rays, reveal the structure of a protein that could help improve our crops in the future and bring you all the latest news from the light source! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Fiction and Science collide this month as we discover the stories lurking beneath the surface of the synchrotron. We open up the books to investigate a disease outbreak on the grounds of Diamond and experience the onset of dementia first hand through... Fiction and Science collide this month as we discover the stories lurking beneath the surface of the synchrotron. We open up the books to investigate a disease outbreak on the grounds of Diamond and experience the onset of dementia first hand through some of the winning entries from Diamond's Light Reading competition. We also discover how neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's are being researched using X-rays, reveal the structure of a protein that could help improve our crops in the future and bring you all the latest news from the light source! dementia,synchrotron,diamond,alzheimer's, protein, outbreak, plants, pathogens 20:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121030/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/von-orge.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how conservationists are using science to help protect rare plants found only in Bristol's Avon Gorge, and are feminised fish changing wild fish populations? Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how conservationists are using science to help protect rare plants found only in Bristol's Avon Gorge, and are feminised fish changing wild fish populations?... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: how conservationists are using science to help protect rare plants found only in Bristol's Avon Gorge, and are feminised fish changing wild fish populations? Planet Earth,conservation,rare plants,Bristol,Avon Gorge,feminised fish,wild fish,contraceptives, 21:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121019/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/alt-marshes.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why salt marshes are so important, but are difficult to recreate; how storms are made; and why the ground beneath our feet could provide decades of natural heating. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why salt marshes are so important, but are difficult to recreate; how storms are made; and why the ground beneath our feet could provide decades of natural heating.... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why salt marshes are so important, but are difficult to recreate; how storms are made; and why the ground beneath our feet could provide decades of natural heating. Planet Earth Podcast,salt marsh,storms,heat,Natural Environment Research Council, 22:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20121013/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Sir_John_Gurdon_Physiology_Nobel_2012_13.10.12.MP3 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Sir John Gurdon, from Cambridge University, talks to Chris Smith about the set of experiments that resulted in the award on the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Sir John Gurdon, from Cambridge University, talks to Chris Smith about the set of experiments that resulted in the award on the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine.... Sir John Gurdon, from Cambridge University, talks to Chris Smith about the set of experiments that resulted in the award on the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine. john gurdon, embryology, nobel prize, nuclear transfer 20:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20121003/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/orests.mp3 Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:25:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: the steps scientists are taking to make sure the trees we plant today can cope with tomorrow's warmer climate; tracking gannets to find out how environmental change might affect them; and a tropical Antarctica. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: the steps scientists are taking to make sure the trees we plant today can cope with tomorrow's warmer climate; tracking gannets to find out how environmental change might affect them; and a tropical Antarctica.... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: the steps scientists are taking to make sure the trees we plant today can cope with tomorrow's warmer climate; tracking gannets to find out how environmental change might affect them; and a tropical Antarctica. Planet Earth Podcast,trees,plant,climate,gannet,environmental change,tropical,Antarctica,birds,migration,tracking, 21:20 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20120918/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/olar.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:06:29 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why accurately forecasting solar storms is becoming increasingly important; and how understanding how fish shoal could interest economists. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why accurately forecasting solar storms is becoming increasingly important; and how understanding how fish shoal could interest economists.... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why accurately forecasting solar storms is becoming increasingly important; and how understanding how fish shoal could interest economists. Planet Earth Podcast,forecasting,solar storm,fish,shoal,economy, 33:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20120909-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_12.09.mp3 Sun, 9 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 This month, discover how seeing red can help restore works of art and probe the origins of cancer. We delve into the world of Infra-red spectroscopy to reveal the creation and preservation of ancient pieces of art and the building techniques of ancient civilizations. We also search for cellular fingerprints to enable the identification of stem cells and earlier diagnosis of cancer in the future! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, discover how seeing red can help restore works of art and probe the origins of cancer. We delve into the world of Infra-red spectroscopy to reveal the creation and preservation of ancient pieces of art and the building techniques of ancie... This month, discover how seeing red can help restore works of art and probe the origins of cancer. We delve into the world of Infra-red spectroscopy to reveal the creation and preservation of ancient pieces of art and the building techniques of ancient civilizations. We also search for cellular fingerprints to enable the identification of stem cells and earlier diagnosis of cancer in the future! diamond, infra-red, cancer, art, conservation, preservation, neolithic 27:27 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120907-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_12.09.07.mp3 Thu, 6 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 In the final of our special series of programmes from the British Science Festival, we find out how researchers will be drilling through over 3 kilometres of ice to find out what's hiding in subglacial Lake Ellsworth. Plus, how a high fat diet may alter the brain... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the final of our special series of programmes from the British Science Festival, we find out how researchers will be drilling through over 3 kilometres of ice to find out what's hiding in subglacial Lake Ellsworth. Plus, how a high fat diet may a... In the final of our special series of programmes from the British Science Festival, we find out how researchers will be drilling through over 3 kilometres of ice to find out what's hiding in subglacial Lake Ellsworth. Plus, how a high fat diet may alter the brain... lake ellsworth,drilling,festival,drill,naked scientists,kitchen science 33:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120906/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_12.09.06.mp3 Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 In this special edition of the Naked Scientists from the British Science Festival, we get the latest news from the Large Hadron Collider, including their scientific shopping list, and find out how heat pumps could extract household heating from abandoned mines... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this special edition of the Naked Scientists from the British Science Festival, we get the latest news from the Large Hadron Collider, including their scientific shopping list, and find out how heat pumps could extract household heatin... In this special edition of the Naked Scientists from the British Science Festival, we get the latest news from the Large Hadron Collider, including their scientific shopping list, and find out how heat pumps could extract household heating from abandoned mines... heat pump,LHC,Large Hadron Collider,mine,festival,min,scientists,naked scientists,kitchen science 33:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120905/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_12.09.05.mp3 Tue, 4 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 In the second special programme from the British Science Festival in Aberdeen, we discover the technology for seeing through your clothes and find out why "Lonely heart" teenage water voles can save whole populations. Plus, we discover why NASA is returning to the Van Allen Belt, and explore the diet foods of the future, which will make you feel fuller for longer. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the second special programme from the British Science Festival in Aberdeen, we discover the technology for seeing through your clothes and find out why "Lonely heart" teenage water voles can save whole populations. Plus, we discover why NASA is r... In the second special programme from the British Science Festival in Aberdeen, we discover the technology for seeing through your clothes and find out why "Lonely heart" teenage water voles can save whole populations. Plus, we discover why NASA is returning to the Van Allen Belt, and explore the diet foods of the future, which will make you feel fuller for longer. clothes,festival,wat,naked scientists,kitchen science 19:16 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/earth/show/20120916/ http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/multimedia/audio/etrapods.mp3 Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: what the first creatures to walk on land looked like; the connection between the biodiversity of upland rivers and the ecosystem services they provide; and in an audio diary from Turkey, a University of Leeds researcher on the North Anatolian Fault. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED NERC This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: what the first creatures to walk on land looked like; the connection between the biodiversity of upland rivers and the ecosystem services they provide; and in an audio diary from Turkey, a University of Leeds r... This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: what the first creatures to walk on land looked like; the connection between the biodiversity of upland rivers and the ecosystem services they provide; and in an audio diary from Turkey, a University of Leeds researcher on the North Anatolian Fault. Planet Earth Podcast,biodiversity,upland river,ecosystem service,Turkey,North Anatolian Fault, 13:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120904/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/SmartphoneTrackingSpecial_12.09.04.mp3 Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:41:58 +0000 With 40% of adults in the UK now using smartphones, and similar figures worldwide, we discover how easy it is to track and profile peoples' movements using information given away in public by their mobile phones. We learn how hackers can use your phone's wifi connections to track where you go, who you contact and even get images of where you live! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists With 40% of adults in the UK now using smartphones, and similar figures worldwide, we discover how easy it is to track and profile peoples' movements using information given away in public by their mobile phones. We learn how hackers can use your pho... With 40% of adults in the UK now using smartphones, and similar figures worldwide, we discover how easy it is to track and profile peoples' movements using information given away in public by their mobile phones. We learn how hackers can use your phone's wifi connections to track where you go, who you contact and even get images of where you live! smartphon,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120904-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_12.09.04.mp3 Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000 In this, the first of a series of special podcasts from the British Science Festival, we discover the Wang Particle, find out how technology can help people stay more able until later in life, and how fossils are revealing their true colours... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this, the first of a series of special podcasts from the British Science Festival, we discover the Wang Particle, find out how technology can help people stay more able until later in life, and how fossils are revealing their true colo... In this, the first of a series of special podcasts from the British Science Festival, we discover the Wang Particle, find out how technology can help people stay more able until later in life, and how fossils are revealing their true colours... fossils,festival,colours,particle,naked scientists,kitchen science 11:48 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120901/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Special_Securing_Satellites.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Satellites are essential, and not just for the latest television. Nation states rely on satellites for reconnaissance, navigation and secure communications. But satellites are under threat, from natural phenomenon like Space Weather events through to nefarious attacks from cyber criminals. We visit the UK's Defence Science Technology Laboratory to find out how we keep our satellites safe... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Ben Valsler, The Naked Scientists Satellites are essential, and not just for the latest television. Nation states rely on satellites for reconnaissance, navigation and secure communications. But satellites are under threat, from natural phenomenon like Space Weather events throu... Satellites are essential, and not just for the latest television. Nation states rely on satellites for reconnaissance, navigation and secure communications. But satellites are under threat, from natural phenomenon like Space Weather events through to nefarious attacks from cyber criminals. We visit the UK's Defence Science Technology Laboratory to find out how we keep our satellites safe... space weath,satellit,safe,cyb,satellite,satellites,criminal,naked scientists,kitchen science 09:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120806-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Specials_12.08.06.mp3 Sun, 5 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000 NASA's David Blake from the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity rover team and the Open University's Cassini-Huygens space probe pioneer John Zarnecki answer your questions about planetary exploration. This special podcast is an addendum to the August 5th 2012 episode of the Naked Scientists Podcast and contains extra material not included in the published programme. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists NASA's David Blake from the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity rover team and the Open University's Cassini-Huygens space probe pioneer John Zarnecki answer your questions about planetary exploration. This special podcast is an addendum to the A... NASA's David Blake from the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Curiosity rover team and the Open University's Cassini-Huygens space probe pioneer John Zarnecki answer your questions about planetary exploration. This special podcast is an addendum to the August 5th 2012 episode of the Naked Scientists Podcast and contains extra material not included in the published programme. ROV,scientists,cassini,naked scientists,kitchen science 11:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/neuroscience/show/20120717/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Neuroscience_17.07.2012.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Find out about the exciting new technologies that are revolutionising neuroscience, providing scientists with the tools to unlock the mysteries of the mind and nervous system and paving the way for better treatments for patients. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Find out about the exciting new technologies that are revolutionising neuroscience, providing scientists with the tools to unlock the mysteries of the mind and nervous system and paving the way for better treatments for patients.... Find out about the exciting new technologies that are revolutionising neuroscience, providing scientists with the tools to unlock the mysteries of the mind and nervous system and paving the way for better treatments for patients. light, electricity, brain behaviour, optogenetics, Professor Karl Diesseroth, Professor Damiaan Denys, deep brain stimulation, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, ethics, Dr Joris Veltman, genetic testing 10:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/neuroscience/show/20120716-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Neuroscience_12.07.16.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:59:10 +0000 We find out what happens when your immune system attacks the brain, how a protein providing the architecture of brain connectivity may help to treat people with autism, explore how scientists are using the power of light to cause, and then treat, addiction in mice and get to grips with the potential of neural stem cells in Alzheimer's disease treatment. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists We find out what happens when your immune system attacks the brain, how a protein providing the architecture of brain connectivity may help to treat people with autism, explore how scientists are using the power of light to cause, and then treat, add... We find out what happens when your immune system attacks the brain, how a protein providing the architecture of brain connectivity may help to treat people with autism, explore how scientists are using the power of light to cause, and then treat, addiction in mice and get to grips with the potential of neural stem cells in Alzheimer's disease treatment. naked scientists, neuroscience, immune system, dendritic spine, autism, addiction, alzheimer's disease, social behaviour, communication, brain, neural circuits 10:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/neuroscience/show/20120715-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/NakedScientists_FENS_12.07.15.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:20:50 +0000 The Naked Scientists strip down the brain in Spain - attending the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. We find out how your brain computes information, ask if watching worms can tell us about human social interaction, and we explore how we make up our minds when faced with life's choices. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The Naked Scientists strip down the brain in Spain - attending the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. We find out how your brain computes information, ask if watching worms can tell us about human social interactio... The Naked Scientists strip down the brain in Spain - attending the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. We find out how your brain computes information, ask if watching worms can tell us about human social interaction, and we explore how we make up our minds when faced with life's choices. naked scientists, brain, neuroscience, choice, decision, social interaction, computation, neural code 38:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20120704/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_12.06.mp3 Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:43:16 +0000 This month, we get materialistic to discover how X-rays are being used to improve light emitting diodes , how probing piezoelectric materials could provide a less toxic future and how solar cells are being made more efficient, using DNA! We also celebrate the launch of Diamond's annual report and bring you the latest news and events from the synchrotron including new insight into the movements of comets in our solar system... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we get materialistic to discover how X-rays are being used to improve light emitting diodes , how probing piezoelectric materials could provide a less toxic future and how solar cells are being made more efficient, using DNA! We also cele... This month, we get materialistic to discover how X-rays are being used to improve light emitting diodes , how probing piezoelectric materials could provide a less toxic future and how solar cells are being made more efficient, using DNA! We also celebrate the launch of Diamond's annual report and bring you the latest news and events from the synchrotron including new insight into the movements of comets in our solar system... diode,synchrotron,solar cell,comet,diamond,light,cell,naked scientists,kitchen science 32:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20120326-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_12.03.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 This month, we celebrate ten years of Diamond and discover what it takes to get from green field site to functioning synchrotron. We take a look at the wide range of science that's taken place from the probing of viruses to develop vaccines and the exploring of meteorites to understand the formation of our solar system. We also come back to the present day to bring you the latest news and research from the light source... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we celebrate ten years of Diamond and discover what it takes to get from green field site to functioning synchrotron. We take a look at the wide range of science that's taken place from the probing of viruses to develop vaccines and the e... This month, we celebrate ten years of Diamond and discover what it takes to get from green field site to functioning synchrotron. We take a look at the wide range of science that's taken place from the probing of viruses to develop vaccines and the exploring of meteorites to understand the formation of our solar system. We also come back to the present day to bring you the latest news and research from the light source... naked scientists,kitchen science 12:17 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120322/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/NakedScientists_12.03.22_SleepSpecial.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:10:48 +0000 Cambridge Neuroscientists Dr Michael Hastings and Dr Akhilesh Reddy spoke at the annual Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar about their work on sleep. They discuss the importance of sleep for learning and memory, preventing cancer, the health of your heart, mopping up toxic waste in your body, winning that Olympic Gold medal and why you shouldn't have that midnight kebab! Dr Hannah Critchlow from the Naked Scientists went along to the seminar to discuss their work with them........ Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Cambridge Neuroscientists Dr Michael Hastings and Dr Akhilesh Reddy spoke at the annual Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar about their work on sleep. They discuss the importance of sleep for learning and memory, preventing cancer, the health of your h... Cambridge Neuroscientists Dr Michael Hastings and Dr Akhilesh Reddy spoke at the annual Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar about their work on sleep. They discuss the importance of sleep for learning and memory, preventing cancer, the health of your heart, mopping up toxic waste in your body, winning that Olympic Gold medal and why you shouldn't have that midnight kebab! Dr Hannah Critchlow from the Naked Scientists went along to the seminar to discuss their work with them........ naked scientists, sleep, mike hastings, hannah critchlow, ak reddy, circadian rhythms, cognition, learning and memory, heart attacks, obesity, physiology 17:13 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120221/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_12.02.21.mp3 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 This Month, Dr Hannah Critchlow opens up the mind to reveal the neurons controlling the inner workings of our brain and how we perceive the world around us... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This Month, Dr Hannah Critchlow opens up the mind to reveal the neurons controlling the inner workings of our brain and how we perceive the world around us...... This Month, Dr Hannah Critchlow opens up the mind to reveal the neurons controlling the inner workings of our brain and how we perceive the world around us... naked scientists,kitchen science 29:24 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/20120124/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_12.01.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 This month, we step inside to explore what, and who, it takes to run the synchrotron. We meet the people that keep the electrons accelerating to produce light beams 100 billion times brighter than the Sun, every day! We explore the health and safety needed when working with high levels of radiation, the equipment used to ensure every inch of the machine runs smoothly and the industries using Diamond to produce our everyday products. Plus we hear how the facility if run from the top down as well as bring you the latest news and events from Diamond. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we step inside to explore what, and who, it takes to run the synchrotron. We meet the people that keep the electrons accelerating to produce light beams 100 billion times brighter than the Sun, every day! We explore the health and safety ... This month, we step inside to explore what, and who, it takes to run the synchrotron. We meet the people that keep the electrons accelerating to produce light beams 100 billion times brighter than the Sun, every day! We explore the health and safety needed when working with high levels of radiation, the equipment used to ensure every inch of the machine runs smoothly and the industries using Diamond to produce our everyday products. Plus we hear how the facility if run from the top down as well as bring you the latest news and events from Diamond. naked scientists,kitchen science 22:47 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/20120110/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_12.01.10.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:28:27 +0000 This month, Dr Lora Heisler discusses the brain mechanisms controlling our appetite and subsequent body weight. She explores the many drivers behind hunger and appetite control and how these differ from person to person as well as how obesity can be avoided by increasing our energy expenditure... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, Dr Lora Heisler discusses the brain mechanisms controlling our appetite and subsequent body weight. She explores the many drivers behind hunger and appetite control and how these differ from person to person as well as how obesity can be ... This month, Dr Lora Heisler discusses the brain mechanisms controlling our appetite and subsequent body weight. She explores the many drivers behind hunger and appetite control and how these differ from person to person as well as how obesity can be avoided by increasing our energy expenditure... naked scientists,kitchen science 34:23 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2011.12.05-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_11.12.mp3 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:02:29 +0000 This month, we celebrate the international year of chemistry by exploring the wide range of chemical discoveries and research taking place at Diamond. We investigate the role of chemistry in pitting erosion, photovoltaics and nanowires as well as reveal how Diamond has been used to unearth a new source of mercury poisoning...plus all the latest news and event from diamond including a wake up call revealing the benefits of caffeine! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we celebrate the international year of chemistry by exploring the wide range of chemical discoveries and research taking place at Diamond. We investigate the role of chemistry in pitting erosion, photovoltaics and nanowires as well as ... This month, we celebrate the international year of chemistry by exploring the wide range of chemical discoveries and research taking place at Diamond. We investigate the role of chemistry in pitting erosion, photovoltaics and nanowires as well as reveal how Diamond has been used to unearth a new source of mercury poisoning...plus all the latest news and event from diamond including a wake up call revealing the benefits of caffeine! photovoltaic,a,c,nanowire,synchrotron,naked scientists,kitchen science 24:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2011.11.22-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_11.11.22.mp3 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:55:41 +0000 Professor Tony Holland provides a window into the biology of behaviour and how genetic syndromes are helping open this window to provide greater levels of insight into violent behaviour, appetite control and Alzheimers disease... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Professor Tony Holland provides a window into the biology of behaviour and how genetic syndromes are helping open this window to provide greater levels of insight into violent behaviour, appetite control and Alzheimers disease...... Professor Tony Holland provides a window into the biology of behaviour and how genetic syndromes are helping open this window to provide greater levels of insight into violent behaviour, appetite control and Alzheimers disease... window,c,a,naked scientists,kitchen science 20:00 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2011.10.11-2/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_11.10.11.mp3 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:03:01 +0000 Dr. Linda Sharples gives an insight into the workings of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and how new medical treatments, drugs and procedures are analysed and assessed for use within the UK National Health Service... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Dr. Linda Sharples gives an insight into the workings of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and how new medical treatments, drugs and procedures are analysed and assessed for use within the UK National Health Service...... Dr. Linda Sharples gives an insight into the workings of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and how new medical treatments, drugs and procedures are analysed and assessed for use within the UK National Health Service... NH,national health service,a,c,naked scientists,kitchen science 33:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2011.09.19/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_11.09.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:21:59 +0000 This month we look into the light to discover how Diamond's new Imaging and Coherance beamline is helping scientists see with greater clarity than ever before! We hear how the beamline works to provide greater resolution imaging, how rocks deep beneath the earths surface can be analysed for potential storage of carbon dioxide in the future, and how imaging the internal structure of metal alloys could help recycle them on a greater scale. Plus, the latest news and events from Diamond including new eye-opening research on the cornea and the family history of the virus! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we look into the light to discover how Diamond's new Imaging and Coherance beamline is helping scientists see with greater clarity than ever before! We hear how the beamline works to provide greater resolution imaging, how rocks deep benea... This month we look into the light to discover how Diamond's new Imaging and Coherance beamline is helping scientists see with greater clarity than ever before! We hear how the beamline works to provide greater resolution imaging, how rocks deep beneath the earths surface can be analysed for potential storage of carbon dioxide in the future, and how imaging the internal structure of metal alloys could help recycle them on a greater scale. Plus, the latest news and events from Diamond including new eye-opening research on the cornea and the family history of the virus! imag,coher,beamline,c,met,a,alloy,carbon dioxide,storage,naked scientists,kitchen science 37:09 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2011.09.08/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Scientists_Sediba_Special.mp3 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Reader in evolution at Wits University, Lee Berger, made a life-changing discovery when he uncovered the remains of a new species of hominid, Australopithecus sediba, in South Africa. Here, Chris Smith gets to meet the newest addition to the human family tree... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Reader in evolution at Wits University, Lee Berger, made a life-changing discovery when he uncovered the remains of a new species of hominid, Australopithecus sediba, in South Africa. Here, Chris Smith gets to meet the newest addition to the human fa... Reader in evolution at Wits University, Lee Berger, made a life-changing discovery when he uncovered the remains of a new species of hominid, Australopithecus sediba, in South Africa. Here, Chris Smith gets to meet the newest addition to the human family tree... australopithecus sediba, palaeoanthropology, fossils, hominid 30:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2011.07.07-1/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_11.07.mp3 Fri, 8 Jul 2011 09:41:31 +0000 This month, we venture into the synchrotron along with members of the public to bring you a glimpse of the Inside Diamond open days. We meet the engineers and technicians that design the components of the synchrotron to keep it running smoothly, hear from Diamond CEO Gert Materlik about the main highlights of these open days. Plus, we talk to a scientist working on one of Diamonds latest Beamlines, I-24, that's enabling research that wasn't possible before including new insight in the fight against allergies! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we venture into the synchrotron along with members of the public to bring you a glimpse of the Inside Diamond open days. We meet the engineers and technicians that design the components of the synchrotron to keep it running smoothly, hear... This month, we venture into the synchrotron along with members of the public to bring you a glimpse of the Inside Diamond open days. We meet the engineers and technicians that design the components of the synchrotron to keep it running smoothly, hear from Diamond CEO Gert Materlik about the main highlights of these open days. Plus, we talk to a scientist working on one of Diamonds latest Beamlines, I-24, that's enabling research that wasn't possible before including new insight in the fight against allergies! diamond, synchrotron, light source, histamine, antihistamines, beamline, diffraction, I24, macromolecular 26:46 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2011.04.18/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_11.04.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:42:36 +0000 This month we attract your attention to the power of magnetism as we explore just what magnetism is and how it can be induced. We also explore the role of magnetism in superconductors, as well as a class of materials known as multiferroics! Plus, we bring you the latest news and events from the light source. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we attract your attention to the power of magnetism as we explore just what magnetism is and how it can be induced. We also explore the role of magnetism in superconductors, as well as a class of materials known as multiferroics! Plus, we ... This month we attract your attention to the power of magnetism as we explore just what magnetism is and how it can be induced. We also explore the role of magnetism in superconductors, as well as a class of materials known as multiferroics! Plus, we bring you the latest news and events from the light source. superconductor, copper oxide, YBCO, magnetism, forces, attraction, multiferroics, ferroic, ferromagnetism, bar magnet, positive, negative, light source, Xray, beam, superconductors, high temperature, data storage, magnetic media, disc 30:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2011.01.31/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast11.01.mp3 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:21:53 +0000 This month we look back at Diamond's scientific highlights of 2010 to reveal how microbes are eroding away our coastline and how metal organic frameworks could help find the holy grail of chemistry! We also hear how the synchrotron was improved to provide more beamlines as well as bring you the latest research from these beamlines including stresses on jet engines and the never-ending fight against antibiotic resistance. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we look back at Diamond's scientific highlights of 2010 to reveal how microbes are eroding away our coastline and how metal organic frameworks could help find the holy grail of chemistry! We also hear how the synchrotron was improved to pr... This month we look back at Diamond's scientific highlights of 2010 to reveal how microbes are eroding away our coastline and how metal organic frameworks could help find the holy grail of chemistry! We also hear how the synchrotron was improved to provide more beamlines as well as bring you the latest research from these beamlines including stresses on jet engines and the never-ending fight against antibiotic resistance. shale, microbe, climate change, flooding, sea levels, MOF, framework, xenon, bond, synchrotron, antibiotic, diamond 31:33 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2010.11.17/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_10.11_128kbps.mp3 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 This month we probe down into the world of structural biology to find out just what this field is and the molecules it can enable us to see. We discover how visualising molecules such as DNA and proteins can help us understand the development of our nervous system, the repair of our DNA and find better treatments for conditions like hypertension and pre-eclampsia, as well as bring you the latest news and developments from Diamond. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we probe down into the world of structural biology to find out just what this field is and the molecules it can enable us to see. We discover how visualising molecules such as DNA and proteins can help us understand the development of our ... This month we probe down into the world of structural biology to find out just what this field is and the molecules it can enable us to see. We discover how visualising molecules such as DNA and proteins can help us understand the development of our nervous system, the repair of our DNA and find better treatments for conditions like hypertension and pre-eclampsia, as well as bring you the latest news and developments from Diamond. strucutre, crystallography, 3D, pre-eclampsia, hypertension, angiotensin, angiotensinogen, XPD, xeroderma pigmentosa, axon, nerves, plexin, semaphorin 33:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2010.09.27/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_10.09.mp3 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:51:16 +0000 In this edition we find out how the synchrotron can be used to understand and clean up our environment. We investigate a new form of solar cell, using plastics, which could make solar power more accessible as well as find out the use of microbes to clean up arsenic contaminated groundwater. We also discover an alternative form of rust which could prove useful in the fight against nuclear contamination and reveal a biological side to weathering! All that plus the latest news and events from Diamond including the unveiling of the world's largest diffraction pattern! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this edition we find out how the synchrotron can be used to understand and clean up our environment. We investigate a new form of solar cell, using plastics, which could make solar power more accessible as well as find out the use of microbes to c... In this edition we find out how the synchrotron can be used to understand and clean up our environment. We investigate a new form of solar cell, using plastics, which could make solar power more accessible as well as find out the use of microbes to clean up arsenic contaminated groundwater. We also discover an alternative form of rust which could prove useful in the fight against nuclear contamination and reveal a biological side to weathering! All that plus the latest news and events from Diamond including the unveiling of the world's largest diffraction pattern! nuclear contamination,diffraction,weathering,c,arsenic,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:22 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2010.07.22/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_10.07.mp3 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:04:08 +0000 This month we bring you the highlights of Diamonds events at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition including hydrogen cars, stressed-out bacteria and science in extreme conditions. We also explore how understanding our gut bacteria could lead to personalised diets in the future as well as hear what the rest of the exhibition is all about! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we bring you the highlights of Diamonds events at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition including hydrogen cars, stressed-out bacteria and science in extreme conditions. We also explore how understanding our gut bacteria could lead to person... This month we bring you the highlights of Diamonds events at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition including hydrogen cars, stressed-out bacteria and science in extreme conditions. We also explore how understanding our gut bacteria could lead to personalised diets in the future as well as hear what the rest of the exhibition is all about! royal society,summer exhibition,naked scientists,kitchen science 21:39 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2010.07.14/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Cafe_Scientifique_10.07.14.mp3 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Synthetic biology goes under the microscope in this month's Cafe Scientifique, as Gos Micklem describes how to build "sick" viruses to act as vaccines, and discusses recent advances in artificial life. We'll explore concerns about releasing modified organisms into the wild, and if synthetic biology is likely to be used for evil. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Synthetic biology goes under the microscope in this month's Cafe Scientifique, as Gos Micklem describes how to build "sick" viruses to act as vaccines, and discusses recent advances in artificial life. We'll explore concerns about releasing modified... Synthetic biology goes under the microscope in this month's Cafe Scientifique, as Gos Micklem describes how to build "sick" viruses to act as vaccines, and discusses recent advances in artificial life. We'll explore concerns about releasing modified organisms into the wild, and if synthetic biology is likely to be used for evil. naked scientists,synthetic biology,bioterrorism,genetic modification,vaccine,live vaccine,GM,Craig Venter,Cafe Scientifique, Science cafe,Genetics, 32:18 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2010.06.04/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_10.06.mp3 Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:04:36 +0000 This month we enter the clinic to discover how clinicians at hospitals across the UK are using Diamond to investigate a variety of medical concerns. We discover why some women may be prone to pre-term labour, and why metal-on-metal hip replacements cause inflammation in some patients and not others. Plus, we've got the the latest news and events from Diamond! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we enter the clinic to discover how clinicians at hospitals across the UK are using Diamond to investigate a variety of medical concerns. We discover why some women may be prone to pre-term labour, and why metal-on-metal hip replacements c... This month we enter the clinic to discover how clinicians at hospitals across the UK are using Diamond to investigate a variety of medical concerns. We discover why some women may be prone to pre-term labour, and why metal-on-metal hip replacements cause inflammation in some patients and not others. Plus, we've got the the latest news and events from Diamond! lung cancer, biomarkers, synchrotron, X-ray, infra-red, femur, hip, replacement, chromium, metal, hip resurfacing, labour, amniotic membrane, amnion, sac, womb, collagen, single cell, cells, diagnosis, placenta 29:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2010.03.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_10.03_128kbps.mp3 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:46:12 +0000 This month we investigate the role Diamond can play in industrial research to reveal how synchrotron radiation can help the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the activity of certain drugs, and also how these X-rays can help develop more efficient catalysts to clean up our car exhausts. All that plus the latest news and events from the Diamond Light Source. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we investigate the role Diamond can play in industrial research to reveal how synchrotron radiation can help the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the activity of certain drugs, and also how these X-rays can help develop more efficient ca... This month we investigate the role Diamond can play in industrial research to reveal how synchrotron radiation can help the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the activity of certain drugs, and also how these X-rays can help develop more efficient catalysts to clean up our car exhausts. All that plus the latest news and events from the Diamond Light Source. synchrotron,industry,naked scientists,kitchen science 47:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2010.01.27/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Cambridge_Cafe_Scientifique_Podcast_10.01.26.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:16:57 +0000 In this podcast from the January Cafe Scientifique in Cambridge, we look into the threat of emerging infections to find out where they come from, how they spread and how they become a pandemic. We bring you the main presentation by virologist Dr. Chris Smith as well as your questions on the threat of pandemics such as SARS returning, concerns about HIV and Tuberculosis, and whether swine flu is something to worry about. All that plus a heads up on what to look forward to at the February event! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this podcast from the January Cafe Scientifique in Cambridge, we look into the threat of emerging infections to find out where they come from, how they spread and how they become a pandemic. We bring you the main presentation by virologist Dr. Chr... In this podcast from the January Cafe Scientifique in Cambridge, we look into the threat of emerging infections to find out where they come from, how they spread and how they become a pandemic. We bring you the main presentation by virologist Dr. Chris Smith as well as your questions on the threat of pandemics such as SARS returning, concerns about HIV and Tuberculosis, and whether swine flu is something to worry about. All that plus a heads up on what to look forward to at the February event! naked scientists,kitchen science, infection, bacteria, virus, pandemic, tuberculosis, HIV, flu 30:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2010.01.22-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_10.01.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:34:34 +0000 This month, we step away form the research and bring you the science behind the synchrotron! We investigate how a machine like Diamond is designed to create X-ray beams that are stable down at the micron level, as well as reveal how the high speed electrons are controlled and manipulated to produce intense beams of light. Plus we bring you the latest news and events, including how scientists are using Diamond for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we step away form the research and bring you the science behind the synchrotron! We investigate how a machine like Diamond is designed to create X-ray beams that are stable down at the micron level, as well as reveal how the high speed el... This month, we step away form the research and bring you the science behind the synchrotron! We investigate how a machine like Diamond is designed to create X-ray beams that are stable down at the micron level, as well as reveal how the high speed electrons are controlled and manipulated to produce intense beams of light. Plus we bring you the latest news and events, including how scientists are using Diamond for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer! naked scientists,kitchen science, synchrotron, insertsion devide, lung cancer, x-ray, infra-red, control room 38:41 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2009.12.17-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Pathology_Week_-_Transplant_Surgery.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:32:32 +0000 In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast we explore the process of getting a new heart. We find out why you may need a transplant, who is involved and why this relatively simple operation needs a team of pathologists, coordinators and surgeons. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED The Naked Scientists In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast we explore the process of getting a new heart. We find out why you may need a transplant, who is involved and why this relatively simple operation needs a team of pathologists... In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast we explore the process of getting a new heart. We find out why you may need a transplant, who is involved and why this relatively simple operation needs a team of pathologists, coordinators and surgeons. naked scientists,kitchen science 50:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2009.12.16/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Pathology_Week_-_The_Anatomy_of_a_Heart_Attack.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:30:29 +0000 In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast, we get a behind-the-scenes view of a heart attack. Through a virtual autopsy, and dissection of a pig's heart, we learn more about this incredible organ and how it can go wrong. With the help of pathologists and cardiologists we get to the heart of the genetics, biochemistry and anatomy of cardiac disease. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED The Naked Scientists In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast, we get a behind-the-scenes view of a heart attack. Through a virtual autopsy, and dissection of a pig's heart, we learn more about this incredible organ and how it can go wr... In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast, we get a behind-the-scenes view of a heart attack. Through a virtual autopsy, and dissection of a pig's heart, we learn more about this incredible organ and how it can go wrong. With the help of pathologists and cardiologists we get to the heart of the genetics, biochemistry and anatomy of cardiac disease. naked scientists,kitchen science 39:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2009.12.15/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Pathology_Week_-_Think_Heart.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:33:09 +0000 In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast we find out why thinking "heart" could save a baby's life. We'll examine three heart conditions - duct-dependent lesions, viral myocarditis and arrhythmias - and find out why these go unidentified in many babies, often with tragic consequences. Parents, nurses and pediatricans join the Royal College of Pathologists to raise awareness and encourage us all to "Think Heart". Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast we find out why thinking "heart" could save a baby's life. We'll examine three heart conditions - duct-dependent lesions, viral myocarditis and arrhythmias - and find out why... In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast we find out why thinking "heart" could save a baby's life. We'll examine three heart conditions - duct-dependent lesions, viral myocarditis and arrhythmias - and find out why these go unidentified in many babies, often with tragic consequences. Parents, nurses and pediatricans join the Royal College of Pathologists to raise awareness and encourage us all to "Think Heart". naked scientists,kitchen science 22:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2009.12.14-2/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Pathology_Week_-_The_Art_of_Modern_Healthcare.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:31:24 +0000 In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast, we look at the art and ethics of modern healthcare. We hear how the structure of the heart has inspired works of art and we take a dip in the murky waters of medical ethics: who has the right to decide if a teenage boy should be given a new heart? Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED The Naked Scientists In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast, we look at the art and ethics of modern healthcare. We hear how the structure of the heart has inspired works of art and we take a dip in the murky waters of medical ethics:... In this 2009 Royal College of Pathologists National Pathology Week podcast, we look at the art and ethics of modern healthcare. We hear how the structure of the heart has inspired works of art and we take a dip in the murky waters of medical ethics: who has the right to decide if a teenage boy should be given a new heart? naked scientists,kitchen science 32:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2009.11.12/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Scientists_Cafe_Scientifique_October_Archive.mp3 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 17:30:06 +0000 This is the archive of the Cambridge Cafe Scientifique Nanofood event. Join us to hear the entire presentation about how nanotechnology gets into your food, as well as your questions on the benefits of Nanofoods, whether Nanofoods have a role in a heathy balanced diet and the problems with classification and testing. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This is the archive of the Cambridge Cafe Scientifique Nanofood event. Join us to hear the entire presentation about how nanotechnology gets into your food, as well as your questions on the benefits of Nanofoods, whether Nanofoods have a role in a h... This is the archive of the Cambridge Cafe Scientifique Nanofood event. Join us to hear the entire presentation about how nanotechnology gets into your food, as well as your questions on the benefits of Nanofoods, whether Nanofoods have a role in a heathy balanced diet and the problems with classification and testing. naked scientists,kitchen science 34:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2009.11.06-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_09.11.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:29:35 +0000 This month, we peer into the world of engineering to see how scientists are exploring and improving materials for industry, including how the structure of metals can be modified for greater resilience and how an understanding of corrosion could be crucial for the storage of nuclear waste. Plus, we investigate how to prevent crack formation in aeronautical materials as well as bring you the latest news and events from Diamond. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we peer into the world of engineering to see how scientists are exploring and improving materials for industry, including how the structure of metals can be modified for greater resilience and how an understanding of corrosion could be cr... This month, we peer into the world of engineering to see how scientists are exploring and improving materials for industry, including how the structure of metals can be modified for greater resilience and how an understanding of corrosion could be crucial for the storage of nuclear waste. Plus, we investigate how to prevent crack formation in aeronautical materials as well as bring you the latest news and events from Diamond. naked scientists,kitchen science 27:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2009.09.16/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_09.09.MP3 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:35:37 +0000 This month, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at Diamond are investigating our cultural heritage. We find out how scanning samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls can help decipher them, how probing timber from the Mary Rose can improve its conservation and how studying pigments in paintings could protect major pieces of art! Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at Diamond are investigating our cultural heritage. We find out how scanning samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls can help decipher them, how probing timber from the Mary Rose c... This month, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at Diamond are investigating our cultural heritage. We find out how scanning samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls can help decipher them, how probing timber from the Mary Rose can improve its conservation and how studying pigments in paintings could protect major pieces of art! naked scientists,kitchen science 38:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/events/wcsj/show/2009.08.13/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_WCSJ_Development_Strand.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:38:16 +0000 What challenges do science journalists face in the developing world? In this special documentary covering the Development strand of the World Conference of Science Journalists, we discuss the challenges of getting the right coverage for your region, and how to find credible sources without neglecting the trailblazers. Plus, the big issue of Climate Change and how to link researchers with journalists... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists What challenges do science journalists face in the developing world? In this special documentary covering the Development strand of the World Conference of Science Journalists, we discuss the challenges of getting the right coverage for your re... What challenges do science journalists face in the developing world? In this special documentary covering the Development strand of the World Conference of Science Journalists, we discuss the challenges of getting the right coverage for your region, and how to find credible sources without neglecting the trailblazers. Plus, the big issue of Climate Change and how to link researchers with journalists... naked scientists,kitchen science 27:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/events/wcsj/show/2009.08.05/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_WCSJ_Biomedical_Science.mp3 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:09:20 +0000 The Wellcome Trust supported a series of events discussing the reporting of biomedical science at the World Conference of Science Journalists. Kat Arney takes us through the opportunities, responsibilities and controversies of biomedical science in the media... Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The Wellcome Trust supported a series of events discussing the reporting of biomedical science at the World Conference of Science Journalists. Kat Arney takes us through the opportunities, responsibilities and controversies of biomedical scienc... The Wellcome Trust supported a series of events discussing the reporting of biomedical science at the World Conference of Science Journalists. Kat Arney takes us through the opportunities, responsibilities and controversies of biomedical science in the media... naked scientists,kitchen science 59:50 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/events/darwin-festival/show/2009.07.16/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Darwin_Festival_99.11.30. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:46:39 +0000 Award winning Canadian hip hop artist Baba Brinkman brings us his Rap Guide to Evolution, an hour of clever, witty and scientifically accurate rhymes that will have you seeing Darwin from a whole new perspective. Baba explores the history and current understanding of Darwin's theory, combining hilarious remixes of popular rap songs with clever lyrical storytelling that covers Natural Selection, Artificial Selection, Sexual Selection, Group Selection, Unity of Common Descent, and Evolutionary Psychology. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Award winning Canadian hip hop artist Baba Brinkman brings us his Rap Guide to Evolution, an hour of clever, witty and scientifically accurate rhymes that will have you seeing Darwin from a whole new perspective. Baba explores the history and curren... Award winning Canadian hip hop artist Baba Brinkman brings us his Rap Guide to Evolution, an hour of clever, witty and scientifically accurate rhymes that will have you seeing Darwin from a whole new perspective. Baba explores the history and current understanding of Darwin's theory, combining hilarious remixes of popular rap songs with clever lyrical storytelling that covers Natural Selection, Artificial Selection, Sexual Selection, Group Selection, Unity of Common Descent, and Evolutionary Psychology. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2009.07.03/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_09.06.MP3 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:31:21 +0000 This month we peer into the nanoworld to find out how synchotrons can assist in the development of a new way to store data and revolutionise computer memory. We also hear how the chemical by-products of bacteria can be used to make industry good deal greener and we bring you a round-up of the latest news from the light source, including the launch of 2 new beamlines. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we peer into the nanoworld to find out how synchotrons can assist in the development of a new way to store data and revolutionise computer memory. We also hear how the chemical by-products of bacteria can be used to make industry good deal... This month we peer into the nanoworld to find out how synchotrons can assist in the development of a new way to store data and revolutionise computer memory. We also hear how the chemical by-products of bacteria can be used to make industry good deal greener and we bring you a round-up of the latest news from the light source, including the launch of 2 new beamlines. naked scientists,kitchen science 34:45 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/show/2009.06.10/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/World_Hepatitis_Day_Podcast.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:19:46 +0000 This special podcast celebrates the World Hepatitis Day events held at Birmingham University. We find out why World Hepatitis Day is so important, hear about the latest clinical and scientific developments, and find out how it feels to live with the disease. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This special podcast celebrates the World Hepatitis Day events held at Birmingham University. We find out why World Hepatitis Day is so important, hear about the latest clinical and scientific developments, and find out how it feels to live wit... This special podcast celebrates the World Hepatitis Day events held at Birmingham University. We find out why World Hepatitis Day is so important, hear about the latest clinical and scientific developments, and find out how it feels to live with the disease. naked scientists,kitchen science,hepatitis,world hepatitis day,birmingham university,liver disease,virology,hepatitis treatment,hep c, hep b,liver cancer,liver biopsy,living with hepatitis,hepatitis research, 26:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2009.04.29/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Lightsource_Podcast_99.11.30. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:40:53 +0000 This month we find out how the Diamond synchrotron is revolutionising research in the life sciences. We hear how the synchrotron's beamlines are helping to identify potential treatments for foot and mouth disease as well as uncovering the causes and new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. We also touch on the latest news from Diamond, including the announcements made at this year's AAAS conference in Chicago. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This month we find out how the Diamond synchrotron is revolutionising research in the life sciences. We hear how the synchrotron's beamlines are helping to identify potential treatments for foot and mouth disease as well as uncovering the causes and ... This month we find out how the Diamond synchrotron is revolutionising research in the life sciences. We hear how the synchrotron's beamlines are helping to identify potential treatments for foot and mouth disease as well as uncovering the causes and new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. We also touch on the latest news from Diamond, including the announcements made at this year's AAAS conference in Chicago. naked scientists,kitchen science 19:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/diamond/show/2009.02.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Diamond_Podcast_09.02.mp3 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:24:36 +0000 Welcome to the first Diamond Light Source podcast! This month we introduce the Diamond Synchrotron: what is it, what can it do, and how does it work? Plus we also catch up with some of the key research that took place in 2008, including revelations about the composition of comets and the secret soil-cleaning powers of the humble earthworm. Naked Scientists Special Editions ENHANCED Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Welcome to the first Diamond Light Source podcast! This month we introduce the Diamond Synchrotron: what is it, what can it do, and how does it work? Plus we also catch up with some of the key research that took place in 2008, including revelations... Welcome to the first Diamond Light Source podcast! This month we introduce the Diamond Synchrotron: what is it, what can it do, and how does it work? Plus we also catch up with some of the key research that took place in 2008, including revelations about the composition of comets and the secret soil-cleaning powers of the humble earthworm. naked scientists,kitchen science