The Naked Scientists Podcast

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...

From the Olympics to jet engines, this week we're turning up the temperature.

As transport changes and we become more sustainable, what is the future of fuels?

What can we learn from our canine companions, and have we taken breeding too far?

Is there space for nature in our increasingly urbanised world?

Answering your queries, from how do tattoos work to what's the best position to sleep in

From the physics of chocolate emulsions to the psychology of the right cutlery.

Chris observes a post mortem and asks how this once common practice is still saving lives

With heart disease as the leading killer in the west, how can we keep our hearts healthy?

Can we reduce carbon emissions whilst meeting the demands of a global housing shortage?

Why we're all stressed out; what the consequences are and what we can do to be happier.