Light Pollution
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme: How an artificial-intelligence technology from Cambridge is helping cut cancer treatment waiti…
5 Live Science Podcast
Dive into the latest discoveries and debates with the 5 Live Science Podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live. Each episode brings you clear, engaging conversations that break down complex ideas, hosted by Dr. Chris and the team from Naked Scientists. They sift through the week's most compelling science news, offering insightful analysis and context that goes beyond the headlines. You'll hear discussions on everything from groundbreaking medical research and astronomical wonders to the subtle environmental shifts affecting our planet. This podcast serves as your direct line to understanding the science shaping our world, presented in a lively and accessible format. Tune in for thoughtful explanations and curious investigations that make even the most intricate topics relatable and fascinating.
Episodes
Titan sub and an HIV vaccine
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today's programme: The missing Titan sub might have imploded - we look at the conditions that the vehicle - and w…
UFOs - What do we know?
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today's programme: As NASA meet to investigate U-F-O’s and whistle-blowers claim countries have been stashing ali…
Fossils - why there is so much excitement at the moment?
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme: we look at the enquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic, what is it hoping to achieve? and how an AI…
Alleviating Allergies
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme: are ecstasy and LSD set to become new treatments for depression? Who’s chattier in their first…
Memory, mosquitos and mowing the lawn
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme: What attracts mosquitoes to some people but not others? Grow not mow: why one Cambridge colleg…
Your questions answered
Chris Smith and the panel are answering the questions you've been sending in over the past few weeks.New episodes released weekly. If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5
Singing fish and building better batteries
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme: A breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and the fish that communicate by singing…
Sport and concussion injuries
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme: What should we make of claims that China is building super weapons to hack and hijack US satel…
Obesity
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In this week's episode: we speak to the team that think they’re close to cracking the male contraceptive pill. And t…
