The Naked Scientists Podcast

14 August 2017

Black Holes in Sight

This week we’re exploring the cosmos through your senses. How scientists are attempting to see a black hole for the first time, what Jupiter sounds...

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Does washing dishes leave toxic detergent residue on plates?

14 August 2017

Caitlin asked whether detergent residues left on crockery and cutlery could be bad for...

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