Titans of Science: Marc Abrahams

Titans of Science: Marc Abrahams

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live January 12, 2025 Duration: 51:30

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

Including the news that the US has recorded their first human death from bird flu, and should we be concerned? Plus a new drug to treat drug resistant prostate cancer, and new research on how the Roman Empire was responsible for widespread lead pollution in Europe.

In Part 2, Titans of Science returns with Marc Abrahams, the originator of the Ig Nobel Prize and the master of making science funny.

This is the final episode of 5 Live Science in this feed, but you can still hear Dr Chris Smith regularly on BBC Radio 5 Live with Naga Munchetty on a Tuesday afternoon at 1pm. You can also search for “The Naked Scientists Podcast” online for more from Dr Chris and the team.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:20
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week: we discuss the spread of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, after the WHO declares a public health emerge…
Aliens, Dark Energy and Brian Schmidt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:50
The Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week: scientists think they've revealed what makes ketamine an effective antidepressant, the astonishing navigational capabilities…
Bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:16
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.In this week's episode…. Scientists show that when two people talk, their brains really do sync up. Bird flu is now…
Extreme athletic performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:57
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week: New muscles on a chip technology goes into orbit to find new drugs to block the ravages of weightlessness…
Why do seagulls try to steal your chips? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:18
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In this week's episode…. we discuss self test kits to help doctors bear down on cervical cancer - We find out how s…
Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:01
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week we discover what the Covid app has told us about how diseases spread across the UK We look at what the app…
Long Covid, Mosquitos and Formula 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:45
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode…. body scans give us new insights into long Covid. Scientists discover the switch that trigg…
Titans of Science: Geoffrey Hinton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:18
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. And our series Titans of Science returns, as we speak with the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.In t…
E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week: how scientists are getting to grips with the UK's E. coli outbreak. Lettuce leaves look likely to be the…
Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:19
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week: could lab-grown mini-guts help us to crack the problem of Crohn's disease? Is the universe organised like…