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The Naked Scientists Podcast, page 2
by The Naked Scientists · English
The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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Titans of Science: Tara Spires-JonesNeuroscience of Alzheimer’s and dementia—how amyloid plaques and tau tangles drive synapse loss and cognitive decline, plus implications for treatments (antibodies, vaccines), and prevention ideas…7 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 16 chapters
Children's mental health, and mapping bilingual brainsThe episode covers three science stories. First, children’s mental health: England’s Children’s Commissioner Rachel D’Souza warns referrals to mental health services have surged (over 1 million…3 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
The science of sound and musicThis episode explains the physics and biology behind sound and music, then connects it to human development, culture, and modern technology.30 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 16 chapters
Europe swelters in 'heat dome', and Martin Rees on aliensEurope’s record-breaking heat wave (“heat dome”) and its causes; a Lancet study on HPV vaccination preventing cervical cancer deaths; and an interview with astronomer Lord Martin Rees on why alien…26 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 10 chapters
Lessons from our ancient ancestorsThe episode argues that key “human-like” behaviors—ritual burial, art, disease avoidance, and use of drugs—may have deep roots in ancient hominins.23 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
UK's under-16 social media ban, and the first trillionaireThe episode covers three science-and-society stories: (1) the UK’s planned ban on social media for under-16s (starting 2027), following Australia.19 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 10 chapters
Stonehenge and the summer solsticeThe episode explains the summer solstice’s astronomy (Earth’s 23.4° axial tilt, longest day/shortest night, sun highest at noon, and why sunrise timing doesn’t peak exactly on the solstice) and links…16 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
Christian Eriksen's heart device, and air leaks on the ISSHow implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) saved Christian Eriksen; how Russian cosmonauts temporarily sealed an ISS air leak; and a math “optimal stopping” solution to Richard Feynman’s…12 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 9 chapters
Fever pitch: the science of the Football World CupHow science and technology shape the FIFA World Cup—physics of the ball, data-driven player fitness, fan psychology, and AI scouting for recruitment.9 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 10 chapters
Ovarian cancer wonder drug, and the birth of black holesThe episode covers three science stories: (1) Ovarian cancer: NHS availability of mervituximab, a targeted “biological missile” antibody-drug conjugate.5 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 4 chapters
Should we be concerned about Ebola?The episode examines the 2018 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and spread into neighboring Uganda, asking whether people should be concerned and how it’s being managed.2 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Rising melanoma rates, and artificial bird's eggsThe episode covers three science stories. First, rising UK melanoma rates: melanoma has surpassed 20,000 cases/year.29 May 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
The future of AIWhere AI is headed, including “agent” systems that combine strengths, plus regulation and real-world uses in healthcare and research.26 May 2026 · 34 min · 16 chapters
Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and Artemis III preparationThe episode covers three science stories: (1) WHO-declared Ebola public health emergency in the DRC, (2) NASA’s plans for Artemis III preparations, and (3) a UK/Netherlands proof-of-concept “ice…22 May 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Dealing with depressionThe episode “Dealing with depression” (The Naked Scientist) explains what depression is, why it can lead to suicidal thoughts, how anxiety overlaps with depression, and why treatment is difficult.19 May 2026 · 33 min · 17 chapters
Virologists on hantavirus, and extreme heat at the World CupThe episode covers three science stories: a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius expedition ship, a new detailed map of smell receptors, and how extreme heat could affect World Cup players; it ends…15 May 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
Hantavirus outbreak: cruising for a biological bruisingA hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondias cruise (Argentina departure April 1).12 May 2026 · 35 min · 11 chapters
Hantavirus outbreak, and salmon on cocaineThis episode covers three science stories: a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondias cruise ship, genetic adaptation to high-altitude potato diets in the Andes, and how cocaine pollution may alter…8 May 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Meningitis under the microscopeBacterial meningitis (Neisseria meningitidis) biology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention via vaccines, and how UKHSA responds to outbreaks, including the Kent outbreak.5 May 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Chernobyl 40 years on, and countering ash dieback diseaseThis episode of The Naked Scientist covers three science stories: the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster; research into how repeated head trauma may cause dementia via a leaky…1 May 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Giant leaps in astronomy: the telescopes taking us furtherHow modern telescopes and observatories (Hubble’s legacy, JWST, Euclid, Vera Rubin, and Roman) extend astronomy—probing early galaxies, mapping dark matter/dark energy, finding solar-system objects,…28 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Microbiome links to Parkinson's, and a massive laser boostThree-part episode. (1) Gut microbiome changes as an early, consistent signal for Parkinson’s risk and possible upstream role via inflammation/vagus-nerve pathways.24 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 18 chapters
What is flooding? And how do we tackle it?What flooding is, why it happens (fluvial, pluvial/flash, coastal storm surge), how climate and human land use worsen it, and how hydrology/oceanography/AI models help forecast and mitigate it.21 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Alzheimer's drugs & tackling HIVThis Naked Scientist episode covers three science stories. First, a new Italian analysis argues that two recently approved anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs, donanemab and lacanemab, likely provide no…17 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 19 chapters