The Naked Scientists Podcast

26 September 2017

Is the future bionic?

This week a look at enhancements for future humans: wearable robots, an artificial pancreas, and a replacement retina, as well as limb and head...

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Question of the Week

Question of the Week

How smart is your pet dog?

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