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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.
Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere
The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.
The Science of Language
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take a look at the science of language.
5 Live Science Podcast 26th May
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.
Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?
Science news, plus a look at generative AI as we ask: is the AI bubble about to burst?
Neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter
Science news and we discuss neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter.
Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction
Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, plus a look into what causes gambling addiction.
E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees
Science news, and how our changing climate is affecting trees.
Titans of Science: Geoffrey Hinton
Science news, and we speak to the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.
Long Covid, Mosquitos and Formula 1
Science news and we discuss long Covid, Mosquitos and the science behind in Formula 1.
Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds
Findings from NHS Covid app data, AI writing, and the cognitive behaviour of birds.
Why do seagulls try to steal your chips?
Science news and we discuss why seagulls keep trying to steal your chips.
Extreme athletic performance
Science news and an in-depth look at how athletes compete at the highest level.
Bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter.
Aliens, Dark Energy and Brian Schmidt
Science news, a guide to aliens, plus the man who gave us dark energy, Brian Schmidt.
Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms
Mpox, clever horses and circadian rhythm expert Russell Foster on our body clock.
Is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer?
Science news, and is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer? We investigate.
Mpox, smoking and the ISS
Smoking laws, stranded astronauts, and we put Mpox under the microscope.
Digging up new uses for old mines
Science news and how disused mines can be used to store energy and for scientific research
