The Naked Scientists Podcast

From laughter yoga to a joking computer, we investigate the science of gags and giggles.

Does being angry increase your risk of a heart attack? What's a psychopath? Where does space begin?

The best science moments of 2016, from gravitational waves to farting fish.

Is there anybody out there or are we alone in the Universe?

The Naked Scientists celebrate the holidays with the 12 scientific days of Christmas. From why 9 ladies like to dance...

From quantum entanglement to cakes and mascara: your science questions answered..

How frontline scientists are combating the grim prospect of antibiotic resistance...

Life here on Earth uses DNA. But why, and would aliens be made of the same stuff?

Driverless cars, self-tracking trousers and "super" GPS: what's next for navigation?

Could I survive being eaten by a snake? Why do ants steal my toenail clippings?

How did we get here and are we really all that special?

What's the science behind the scares in horror films?

80% of Europeans and Northern Americans now can't see the Milky Way. But does this matter?

Hospitals: past, present and future.

It was discovered over 100 years ago but are we any closer to defeating the disease?

We put your questions to a selection of superstar scientists...

Illuminating the new light based technologies looking to provide a brighter future.

This week we explore the Milky Way as the first batch of data is returned from Gaia.

This week, we don our uniforms for a lesson in the science of education.

How old is an atom? What's the fastest way to die in space? Why's it colder at altitude?

It's our 15th birthday and we're celebrating by putting science under the microscope...

Explore the physics and psychology that brings animations to the big screen!

Addiction, decriminalisation and potential good: the science behind the drugs debate.

From farting fish to the link between diet and cancer, we take on your questions...