http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/specials/ Dr Chris Smith Special feature podcasts produced by the Naked Scientists team The Naked Scientists Special Editions This feed contains special items and features produced by the Naked Scientists team including coverage of the Cambridge Science Festival, the BA Festival of Science and the AAAS Conference en Dr Chris Smith 2007-2008 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:34:04 +0000 Dr Chris Smith, the Naked Scientists chris@thenakedscientists.com no Science Technology Medicine Talk Radio Education http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.20/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:59:03 +0000 On todays Cambridge Science Festival podcast we look to the heavens and find out what to see in our night sky during the festival and we also find out about a 100 year project to create the largest Wetland in the East of England. We also reveal what happens in our brains in the face of danger and analyse what happens to us when we see disturbing images. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On todays Cambridge Science Festival podcast we look to the heavens and find out what to see in our night sky during the festival and we also find out about a 100 year project to create the largest Wetland in the East of England. We also reveal wh... On todays Cambridge Science Festival podcast we look to the heavens and find out what to see in our night sky during the festival and we also find out about a 100 year project to create the largest Wetland in the East of England. We also reveal what happens in our brains in the face of danger and analyse what happens to us when we see disturbing images. no 20:31 danger,wetland,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/CSF08_Podcast6.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.19/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:52:52 +0000 In today's cambridge Science Festival Podcast we learn why happiness may not be as important as we think, find out if it's possible to die from a broken heart and discover the effect emotions have on our health. We also find out why we find jokes funny, a method of successful speed dating and reveal the magic of 3D glasses. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In today's cambridge Science Festival Podcast we learn why happiness may not be as important as we think, find out if it's possible to die from a broken heart and discover the effect emotions have on our health. We also find out why we find jokes... In today's cambridge Science Festival Podcast we learn why happiness may not be as important as we think, find out if it's possible to die from a broken heart and discover the effect emotions have on our health. We also find out why we find jokes funny, a method of successful speed dating and reveal the magic of 3D glasses. no 20:09 broken heart,happiness,jokes,magic,emotion,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/CSF08_podcast5.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.17/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:06:53 +0000 On todays Cambridge Science Festival Podcast we learn what our brains are made of and find out whether it's really possible to travel in time by looking into the science behind Dr Who. We also learn how we can use skateboards to understand maths, find out the science of beer, discover spoons that clean themselves, and hear Festival patron Carol Vorderman's thoughts on the festival. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On todays Cambridge Science Festival Podcast we learn what our brains are made of and find out whether it's really possible to travel in time by looking into the science behind Dr Who. We also learn how we can use skateboards to understand maths, ... On todays Cambridge Science Festival Podcast we learn what our brains are made of and find out whether it's really possible to travel in time by looking into the science behind Dr Who. We also learn how we can use skateboards to understand maths, find out the science of beer, discover spoons that clean themselves, and hear Festival patron Carol Vorderman's thoughts on the festival. no 26:56 dr who,beer,car,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/CSF08_Podcast4.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.15/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:13:48 +0000 On todays highlights we reveal the processes in our brains that enable us to form memories. We find out how soon we'll be able to ditch the beach and head out of this world for our holidays. We'll also find out what school groups have learned about the science of sport and answer todays festive question. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On todays highlights we reveal the processes in our brains that enable us to form memories. We find out how soon we'll be able to ditch the beach and head out of this world for our holidays. We'll also find out what school groups have learned abou... On todays highlights we reveal the processes in our brains that enable us to form memories. We find out how soon we'll be able to ditch the beach and head out of this world for our holidays. We'll also find out what school groups have learned about the science of sport and answer todays festive question. no 18:46 memory,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/CSF08_Podcast3.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.13/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:32:14 +0000 On today's Cambridge science festival podcast we find out the best solutions to kick our fossil fuel habit and meet our energy needs in the future. We also find out that ancient architects were also scientists as we investigate the acoustics of Venetian renaissance architecture. We'll also see what school groups have been up to during the festival and answer your festive questions. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists On today's Cambridge science festival podcast we find out the best solutions to kick our fossil fuel habit and meet our energy needs in the future. We also find out that ancient architects were also scientists as we investigate the acoustics of Vene... On today's Cambridge science festival podcast we find out the best solutions to kick our fossil fuel habit and meet our energy needs in the future. We also find out that ancient architects were also scientists as we investigate the acoustics of Venetian renaissance architecture. We'll also see what school groups have been up to during the festival and answer your festive questions. no 14:17 naked scientists,cambridge science festival,acoustics and architecture,Venice,music,sustainability,renewable energy,climate change,festive questions, The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/CSF08_podcast2.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2008.03.10-CSF/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:10:57 +0000 In the first of the Cambridge Science Festival podcasts we find out a bout a BIG experiment taking place in East London and reveal new roles for testosterone in the human mind. We also find out where to go in the festival to find out your carbon footprint and discover a natural way to reduce carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere. We will also be answering the questions you've always been curious about in our Festive Questions as well as give you a heads up on what to look forward to during the rest of the festival. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In the first of the Cambridge Science Festival podcasts we find out a bout a BIG experiment taking place in East London and reveal new roles for testosterone in the human mind. We also find out where to go in the festival to find out your carbon foot... In the first of the Cambridge Science Festival podcasts we find out a bout a BIG experiment taking place in East London and reveal new roles for testosterone in the human mind. We also find out where to go in the festival to find out your carbon footprint and discover a natural way to reduce carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere. We will also be answering the questions you've always been curious about in our Festive Questions as well as give you a heads up on what to look forward to during the rest of the festival. no 15:13 naked scientists,kitchen science,Cambridge Science Festival,Big Experiment,testosterone,development,carbon capture,bioreactor,festive questions, The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/CSF08_Podcast.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2007.04.02/ Mon, 2 Apr 2007 18:33:55 +0000 Ben Valsler goes in search of some cracking physics, Meera Senthilingam joins a school group counting down to engineering mayhem, Chris Smith talks to some researchers about the the mathematics of chicken disease, and Sabina Michnowicz finds some drunken water fleas. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists Ben Valsler goes in search of some cracking physics, Meera Senthilingam joins a school group counting down to engineering mayhem, Chris Smith talks to some researchers about the the mathematics of chicken disease, and Sabina Michnowicz finds some dru... Ben Valsler goes in search of some cracking physics, Meera Senthilingam joins a school group counting down to engineering mayhem, Chris Smith talks to some researchers about the the mathematics of chicken disease, and Sabina Michnowicz finds some drunken water fleas. no 19:30 chicken,cambridge science festival,liquid nitrogen,mathematics,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Cambridge_Science_Festival_Podcast4.MP3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2007.03.27/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:39:31 +0000 In this episode Anna Lacey finds out what is exciting about chemistry, Chris looks at the bugs in Dr Gillian Fraser's mouth, Ben avoids getting eaten by dinosaurs with time truck, Meera looks at the power of vegetables, and Chris looks a sheep in the eye. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this episode Anna Lacey finds out what is exciting about chemistry, Chris looks at the bugs in Dr Gillian Fraser's mouth, Ben avoids getting eaten by dinosaurs with time truck, Meera looks at the power of vegetables, and Chris looks a sheep ... In this episode Anna Lacey finds out what is exciting about chemistry, Chris looks at the bugs in Dr Gillian Fraser's mouth, Ben avoids getting eaten by dinosaurs with time truck, Meera looks at the power of vegetables, and Chris looks a sheep in the eye. no 24:16 naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Cambridge_Science_Festival_Podcast3.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2007.03.22/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:37:57 +0000 In this episode Mark Looney uses rock guitar to explain the mysteries of the universe, festival-goers extract their own DNA, and find out what you get when you cross a sheep with a jet engine... We also peer inside the wacky world of the Ig Nobel Prizes, where research into woodpecker headache avoidance and a novel cure for hiccups makes people laugh, and then think. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists In this episode Mark Looney uses rock guitar to explain the mysteries of the universe, festival-goers extract their own DNA, and find out what you get when you cross a sheep with a jet engine... We also peer inside the wacky world of the Ig Nobel P... In this episode Mark Looney uses rock guitar to explain the mysteries of the universe, festival-goers extract their own DNA, and find out what you get when you cross a sheep with a jet engine... We also peer inside the wacky world of the Ig Nobel Prizes, where research into woodpecker headache avoidance and a novel cure for hiccups makes people laugh, and then think. no 21:19 ig nobel,naked scientists,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Cambridge_Science_Festival_Podcast2.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2007.03.19/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:44:25 +0000 This episode stars Nicola Buckley the festival coordiator, Dr Tom Hynes talking about silent aircraft, Dr Claire Rocks showing teenagers the nuts and bolts of robots. Also, Tom Hynes airs his views about silent aircraft of the future, and our own Sabina Michnowicz braves the dark to explore the heavens at the Institute of Astronomy. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists This episode stars Nicola Buckley the festival coordiator, Dr Tom Hynes talking about silent aircraft, Dr Claire Rocks showing teenagers the nuts and bolts of robots. Also, Tom Hynes airs his views about silent aircraft of the future, and our own Sab... This episode stars Nicola Buckley the festival coordiator, Dr Tom Hynes talking about silent aircraft, Dr Claire Rocks showing teenagers the nuts and bolts of robots. Also, Tom Hynes airs his views about silent aircraft of the future, and our own Sabina Michnowicz braves the dark to explore the heavens at the Institute of Astronomy. no 20:28 aircraft,robot,astronomy,naked scientists,cambridge science festival,kitchen science The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Cambridge_Science_Festival_Podcast1.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2006.09.07/ Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 The fourth of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we get the inside information on pet hates and jealousy with Paul Morris, and insights into the science of the deep sea with Crispin Little. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The fourth of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we get the inside information on pet hates and jealousy with Paul Morris, and insights into the science of... The fourth of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we get the inside information on pet hates and jealousy with Paul Morris, and insights into the science of the deep sea with Crispin Little. no 42:21 BA Festival, Naked Scientists, University of East Anglia Norwich, paul morris, crispin little The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.07_BA_Festival_Special.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2006.09.06/ Wed, 6 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 The third of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we get the inside information on volcanoes and eruptions with Madeleine Humphreys, and wind the clock back to the beginning of the universe with Peter Coles. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The third of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we get the inside information on volcanoes and eruptions with Madeleine Humphreys, and wind the clock back ... The third of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we get the inside information on volcanoes and eruptions with Madeleine Humphreys, and wind the clock back to the beginning of the universe with Peter Coles. no 40:11 BA Festival, Naked Scientists, University of East Anglia Norwich, madeleine humphreys, peter coles The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.06_BA_Festival_Special.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2006.09.05/ Tue, 5 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 The second of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we look at the effect of diet, exercise and lifestyle on health and disease with Cambridge University's Dr Nick Wareham, and the science of superbugs and antibiotics with Professor Tony Maxwell Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The second of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we look at the effect of diet, exercise and lifestyle on health and disease with Cambridge University's Dr... The second of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we look at the effect of diet, exercise and lifestyle on health and disease with Cambridge University's Dr Nick Wareham, and the science of superbugs and antibiotics with Professor Tony Maxwell no 43:18 BA Festival, Naked Scientists, University of East Anglia Norwich, nick wareham, tony maxwell The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.05_BA_Festival_Special.mp3 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/qotw/show/2006.09.04/ Mon, 4 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 The first of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we look at the science of superstition with Bruce Hood, and the science of sport with Claire Davis. Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists The first of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we look at the science of superstition with Bruce Hood, and the science of sport with Claire Davis.... The first of five special editions of the Naked Scientists recorded live on location at the BA Festival of Science, Norwich. In this programme we look at the science of superstition with Bruce Hood, and the science of sport with Claire Davis. no 39:47 BA Festival, Naked Scientists, University of East Anglia Norwich, claire davis, bruce hood The Naked Scientists Special Editions http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/audio/Naked_Scientists_Show_06.09.04_BA_Festival_Special.mp3