ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news. Plus, a special look at ADHD.
- 51 mins
- 28 Apr 2024
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5 Live Science Podcast
5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
Episodes (661 Available)
- Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
- 50 mins
- 21 Apr 2024
- Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs
Science news and we discuss artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs.
- 51 mins
- 14 Apr 2024
- Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids
Science news and we discuss belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids.
- 43 mins
- 07 Apr 2024
- Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at a spike in whooping cough cases.
- 53 mins
- 24 Mar 2024
- COVID-19, 4 years on.
Science news and we discuss COVID-19, 4 years on.
- 52 mins
- 15 Mar 2024
- The gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy.
The team discuss the gene that turns Labradors into gluttons and migratory birds.
- 52 mins
- 10 Mar 2024
- Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist look into the world of cyber-attacks.
- 53 mins
- 08 Mar 2024
- Lithium batteries, human tails and the science behind potholes
Science news and we discuss lithium batteries, how did we lose our tails? And potholes.
- 52 mins
- 03 Mar 2024
- Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
Science news and we discuss whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
- 52 mins
- 25 Feb 2024
- Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin
Science news and we discuss dengue fever in Brazil, sense of humour and fish skin.
- 53 mins
- 18 Feb 2024
- Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying
Science news and we discuss cancer waiting lists and how pollution affect insects.
- 53 mins
- 11 Feb 2024
- Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping
Science news, brain implants, a spine exhibition and the science of shipping
- 52 mins
- 04 Feb 2024
- Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
Science news and we discuss retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
- 52 mins
- 28 Jan 2024
- The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes
Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.
- 53 mins
- 21 Jan 2024
- Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice
Science news and we speak to psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.
- 52 mins
- 14 Jan 2024
- Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
- 52 mins
- 07 Jan 2024
- Quantum Leap
A look back on some of 2023’s scientific discoveries and what we should expect in 2024.
- 52 mins
- 31 Dec 2023
- Christmas science stories and computer games
Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.
- 52 mins
- 24 Dec 2023
- Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield
Science news and we speak to former astronaut Chris Hadfield.
- 52 mins
- 17 Dec 2023