Interviews with Scientists

It’s not just us humans that take advantage of fermentation to enhance food. This biochemical process also happens in...

We can use other microbes to unlock flavours and energy locked up chemically in harvested food.

Soil isn’t just a source of water and minerals for plants; it’s a whole ecosystem teeming with microscopic life.

Scientists had overlooked the unlikely hero that helps the ecosystem to defend itself.

The pesky virus invades cells and there are unfortunately no vaccines or drug treatments that can stop it... Yet!

Mitochondrial inheritance has spun the scientific community on its head...

What are these strange messages, and should we be using the A- Word!?

A chemically intelligent repair material supplies wounds with just what they need.

We put the panel to the test with our own cunning questions...

We took to the seas, well the river Cam, to try the chemistry of wine with Alex Thom

Controlled doses of peanut extract can help reverse peanut allergy. Pam Ewan explains...

Tech tips for a stress-free Christmas and New Year...

The science behind cooking a delicious turkey...

How can plants survive the cold?

Are you team goose fat or team olive oil?

What makes cracker jokes so awful?

Navigating the stormy seas of festive family relationships...

Can you tell the good stuff from the cheap stuff?

Can a boozy Christmas pudding get you drunk?

Let's have a science sing song - it's Christmas!

Can blindfolded Naked Scientists distinguish hot food from spicy food?

Our neuroscience experts review the news...

Scientists are working on gels to encourage severed nerve ends to regrow...

In what ways do peripheral nerves get injured?