This week, the molecular chemists that make the world go round: catalysts.
The Naked Scientists Podcast
Our flagship science show. Science news stories, scientific breakthroughs and interviews with leading scientists.
16 February 2016
Science approved pick-up lines, your brain in love and how tech has changed dating...
09 February 2016
It's one of the only legal psychoactive stimulants but is it good or bad for our health?
02 February 2016
How will we feed the world in the face of a booming population and climate change?
26 January 2016
This week we shed some light on the Universe's most enigmatic objects: black holes...
19 January 2016
In winter the idea of hibernating sounds pretty tempting, but what's actually happening?
12 January 2016
How do we make decisions? Why do we go deaf when we yawn and does light wear out?
05 January 2016
Graihagh hunts for her missing sixpack. Is it doable or is it just not in her DNA destiny?
29 December 2015
It's the end of another great year for the Naked Scientists, what was your best bit?
22 December 2015
The psychology of gift-giving, chocolate equations and how to avoid a festive hangover.
15 December 2015
We're losing a football pitch of soil every 5 seconds but why? And how can we stop it?
08 December 2015
How is technology changing music and is it a blessing or a curse?
01 December 2015
In a rapidly changing climate, what do we really know about how to spot or prevent floods?
24 November 2015
Some say it's fuelling an obesity epidemic, but is sugar really to blame?
17 November 2015
Big Data is everywhere but what is it, how is it used and how does it impact our privacy?
10 November 2015
The Naked Scientists tackle your science questions head on.
03 November 2015
We dish the dirt on pollution and see if electric cars can compete with petrol motors...
27 October 2015
In this special debate we ask our experts the BIG question, and why?
20 October 2015
We look at science from around our world, which could help us build a home on another.
13 October 2015
They say it's the journey, not the destination. For Mars, it's going to be one bumpy ride.
06 October 2015
Would you survive the vomit comet, tolerate 9 Gs and manage to live with 4 strangers?
29 September 2015
Do spiders get stuck in their webs? Will we ever find dark matter? Can dogs feel guilt?
22 September 2015
From the emergency call to recovery process: meet the people ready to save your life.
15 September 2015
Past changes in climate had dramatic effects on our oceans - what can theseteach us?
08 September 2015
How teens are publishing papers and why the battle against the STEM shortage may be over.