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The Naked Scientists Podcast, page 3
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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Oil, gas & what comes nextThe episode explains how oil and gas form and get trapped underground, how crude oil is refined into fuels and petrochemicals, why some regions produce more gas vs oil, and what the UK/North Sea…14 Apr 2026 · 33 min · 11 chapters
Space travel alters the body, and chronic pain on the mindThe episode covers three science stories: (1) how spaceflight affects the body and mind, (2) what chronic pain does to the brain and how it may relate to burnout, and (3) how male octopuses mate.10 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
What is time?What time is, how it’s standardized (Greenwich Mean Time, time zones, daylight saving), how humans perceive it (emotion, attention, memory, temporal certainty), how biology keeps it (circadian clocks…7 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
Artemis II launch, and tackling physical inactivityThe episode covers three science stories: Artemis II’s Moon-bound launch, a UK/US-led lab-grown esophagus breakthrough, and research on physical inactivity plus “brain cell” computing.3 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
Nature frozen in time“Nature frozen in time” explores how permafrost, ice, and glaciers preserve biological material (DNA, RNA, seeds, microbes) and what scientists are trying to revive or learn from it.31 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Social media addiction, and the famous honeybee danceThe episode covers three science stories. First, a US jury found Meta and YouTube partly responsible for harm to a young user via addictive design features like infinite scroll and algorithmic…27 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 9 chapters
Return to the MoonThe episode “Return to the Moon” explains why the US and China are racing back to the Moon and what science is required to get there, live there, and potentially farm there.24 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 17 chapters
Meningitis in Kent, and sonic hedgehogsIn this episode, the Naked Scientists explore various scientific topics, including a meningitis outbreak in Kent, innovative diagnostic tests for schizophrenia, the rise of bowel cancer in younger…20 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Understanding endometriosisA lighthearted exploration of scientific breakthroughs, interviews with leading scientists, answers to science questions, and home experiments.17 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
War and the environment, and Neanderthal-human interbreedingThe Naked Scientists flagship science show delivers a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with top scientists, answers to listener questions, and home science…13 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
Eradicating polioIn this episode, the Naked Scientists delve into the journey toward eradicating polio, a highly infectious disease primarily affecting children, which can lead to paralysis.10 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
Immune reprogramming for cancer, and squeaky shoe scienceIn this episode, the hosts delve into significant advancements in cancer treatment through CAR-T cell therapy, NASA's DART mission to test asteroid deflection strategies, the benefits of…6 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
Titans of Science: Mike WooldridgeIn this episode, Chris Smith interviews Mike Wooldridge, a leading figure in artificial intelligence (AI) from the University of Oxford, discussing his career and insights into the future of AI…3 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Brain fats cleared during sleep, and bird poo powered PeruThis episode of The Naked Scientists explores significant scientific breakthroughs, including the brain's mechanisms for clearing damaged fats during sleep and the historical significance of seabird…27 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 20 chapters
Titans of Science: Jane CarltonThis episode features Jane Carlton, a leading expert in the field of malaria.24 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 17 chapters
Navalny's dart frog poisoning, and cat cancer genomicsThis episode discusses various scientific topics, including:20 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 8 chapters
Heart failure: can you mend a broken heart?This episode explores heart failure in partnership with the British Heart Foundation.17 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
A nasal spray for flu, and is this how life began on Earth?This episode discusses several fascinating scientific breakthroughs including:13 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 10 chapters
The mosquito: the world's deadliest animalIn this episode, Chris Smith and various experts explore the biology, behavior, and ecological significance of mosquitoes, often labeled as the deadliest animal on Earth due to their role in…10 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Shingles vaccine delays dementia, and chatting AI botsIn this episode, the Naked Scientists discuss a variety of scientific topics including the link between shingles vaccination and dementia risk, the emergence of AI chatbots on social media, the…6 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
Motor neurone disease: what does the science say?In this episode, Chris Smith and guests delve into motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects voluntary muscle movement.3 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Cracking cancer's code, and the cow that scratches its backIn this episode, the launch of a world-first cancer gene database is discussed, highlighting its potential to enhance our understanding of cancer development and treatment.30 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
Titans of Science: John ZarneckiThis episode features John Zarnecki, a prominent figure in the UK's space community, discussing his pivotal roles in various space missions.27 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Alzheimer's fingerprick test, and space debris sonic boomsIn this episode, the Naked Scientists discuss several scientific advancements including:23 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 7 chapters