The Naked Scientists Podcast

20 November 2018

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Can genetics, technology or drugs engineer a generation of superhumans?

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How can planes fly through hurricanes?

19 November 2018

This week, Daniel wants to know why hurricane researchers seem to use propeller-driven...

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