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13 December 2010
In this NewsFlash, we find out how graphene has been used to build a new high density ultracapacitor which could allow...
12 December 2010
Graphene is the focus of this week's Naked Scientists, including how it holds the key to the super-flexible touch...
12 December 2010
How to make the only recently discovered and high-tech material Graphene using sticky tape.
11 December 2010
In a special festive edition of Naked Oceans we count down the 12 critters of Christmas. Packed into our seasonal...
11 December 2010
Why don't birds get electrocuted when they sit on high voltage power cables? Find out in the latest Naked Science...
10 December 2010
What can hydrogen reveal about the structure of the early Universe and what causes Alzheimer's Disease; is the...
10 December 2010
Rural electrification is a big problem in Africa, with much of the continent "off grid". This week, we meet...
09 December 2010
Red squirrels used to be the most common squirrel in Britain. But since the grey squirrel was introduced from the USA...
09 December 2010
In this podcast from National Pathology Week 2010, we join Dr Alun Williams at the Natural History Museum to discover...
08 December 2010
Tetrahydrocannabinol podcast from Chemistry World - the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry
08 December 2010
We explore the role of pathologists in pregnancy and childbirth in this podcast from National Pathology Week 2010. We...
07 December 2010
In this podcast Richard Hollingham reports from an unusual and somewhat cold location - onboard the British Antarctic...
07 December 2010
We go behind closed doors in this special podcast from National Pathology Week 2010, visiting the pathology labs at the...
06 December 2010
Bowels are quite good at absorbing water so why not have a drink through one? Perhaps it's not such a good idea!...
06 December 2010
In this NewsFlash, we find out why pandemic 'flu seems to kill the least vulnerable, how parasitic worms treat...
05 December 2010
Current breakthroughs in electricity generation and distribution go under the spotlight in this week's sizzling...
05 December 2010
Green Tide Turbines is attempting to harness the power of moving water both from tides and rivers.
03 December 2010
Kangaroo mothercare, why we all look different, what's the capacity of the human brain and why do some songs get...
03 December 2010
In recognition of world AIDS day, which took place on the 1st December, we find out about recent developments in...
01 December 2010
Methane podcast from Chemistry World - the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry
29 November 2010
Will the universe expand faster than the speed of light in the future? Is this even possible? Will there be a big...
29 November 2010
In this NewsFlash we explore the link between jetlag and forgetfulness, discover a moon with an oxygen atmosphere, and...
28 November 2010
How heavy is the Earth? How do snakes digest huge meals? Should I fear falling bullets? We take on these questions and...
26 November 2010
What's more accurate, vehicle speed according to a GPS unit, or the speedometer? Also, what causes the Earth'...