Zero Gravity

Zero Gravity

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live May 5, 2024 Duration: 51:48

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week, as AstraZeneca acknowledged that their COVID vaccine is linked to a rare blood clotting side effect, we find out more about it. Plus how scientists are getting closer to cracking nuclear fusion, and how adding bacteria could be key to breaking down plastic. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body, and how science is looking at the future impact of long journeys away from Earth ahead of further exploration into space. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.


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
COVID-19, 4 years on. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:02
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode……four years after they declared COVID 19 a global pandemic, we speak to the World Health Org…
Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:01
Off the back of cyber-attacks on the British Library and Cambridge University, Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist look at the how they happen, who is responsible, and how can we protect against them. Plus the team fi…
Lithium batteries, human tails and the science behind potholes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:54
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode……as the UK re-joins the EU horizon research programme we hear from the Secretary of State fo…
Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:41
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode...scientists unveil prehistoric cases of Down’s syndrome, but how did they find them? How wh…
Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:57
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode...a huge outbreak of dengue fever in Brazil so should we be worried here in Europe? Also sci…
Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:33
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode... why cancer waiting lists have lengthened and the importance of catching the disease early…
Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:37
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode...a human receives one of Elon Musk’s brain implants, but why? Also scientists unlock part o…