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New malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Lord Robert Winston
Science news and we discuss a new malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Nobel Prizes.
Titans of Science: Dame Sally Davies
Science news and we talk to Dame Sally Davies, former England Chief Medical Officer.
Mouthguard technology, space junk and Is it time to stop changing the clocks?
Science news and we discuss mouthguard technology, space junk and changing the clocks.
Long COVID, Hurricanes and "Spooky" Organisms.
Science news and we discuss long COVID, hurricanes and "spooky" organisms.
Winter flu, AI Summit, Cockney accent and the COVID enquiry
Science news and we discuss the winter flu, the AI Summit and the Cockney accent.
Anastrozole, COP 28, hedgehogs and the James Webb space telescope
Science news and we discuss Anastrozole, the COP 28 summit and the James Webb telescope.
Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed
Science news and analysis. Including the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids.
Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease
Science news and we discuss the COVID enquiry, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease.
COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins.
Science news and we discuss COP28, swine flu, the Bennu asteroid and digital twins.
Covid Inquiry, fossilised trees in the Fens, and getting Britons moving
James Tytko presents science news, and how to confront the UK’s activity crisis.
Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield
Science news and we speak to former astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Christmas science stories and computer games
Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.
Quantum Leap
A look back on some of 2023’s scientific discoveries and what we should expect in 2024.
Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice
Science news and we speak to psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.
The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes
Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.
Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
Science news and we discuss retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping
Science news, brain implants, a spine exhibition and the science of shipping
Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying
Science news and we discuss cancer waiting lists and how pollution affect insects.
Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin
Science news and we discuss dengue fever in Brazil, sense of humour and fish skin.
Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
Science news and we discuss whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
Lithium batteries, human tails and the science behind potholes
Science news and we discuss lithium batteries, how did we lose our tails? And potholes.
Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist look into the world of cyber-attacks.
The gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy.
The team discuss the gene that turns Labradors into gluttons and migratory birds.
COVID-19, 4 years on.
Science news and we discuss COVID-19, 4 years on.
Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at a spike in whooping cough cases.
Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids
Science news and we discuss belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids.
Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs
Science news and we discuss artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs.
Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news. Plus, a special look at ADHD.
Zero Gravity
Science news and breakthroughs. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body.
