Ask the Naked Scientists
How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 754
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
Can atoms die?
Can atoms die? How does fasting influence diabetics? If you burn polystyrene is it dangerous? Is it possible to grow trees on Mars? How important is fat for baby brains? How long before the planet is…
00:24:23 |
Thu 30 Aug 2018
Why do galaxies spin?
Do galaxies turn clockwise or anticlockwise? What's the difference between dark matter and dark energy? Why do older people have quivering voices? Why is our planet called Earth? How do bionic eyes w…
00:23:17 |
Thu 23 Aug 2018
Why do women live for longer than men?
Why do women live longer than men? How do birds fly in a group? Why do loose stones hit my windshield? Why are some cremated ashes white and others grey? What's the point of a sneeze? Plus, engineeri…
00:21:52 |
Thu 16 Aug 2018
Are Phobias Hereditary?
Are phobias hereditary? Does hair grow after death? Do we really share 5% of DNA with Neanderthals? Why do some people have such good memories? Why is the sea salty? Could we lock away all the carbon…
00:20:08 |
Fri 10 Aug 2018
How are stars born?
Why are some stars second generation? Why is yawning contagious? Why is the moon moving away from us? What causes lag on live broadcasts? Why can't you put metal in a microwave? How do stars form? P…
00:21:27 |
Fri 03 Aug 2018
Why does marijuana cause the munchies?
Can we harness the power of the ocean for electricity? Why are some people lucky? Can I stop my plant from fruiting? Why do my eyes go red when I smoke a joint? Are cigarettes or joints worse for you…
00:19:59 |
Thu 26 Jul 2018
Can we harness the power of lightning?
How much water do we lose in a day? What's the best way to drink a scotch? Can we harness the power of lightning? Can things move faster than the speed of light? Are things that burn totally destroye…
00:19:23 |
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Why Isn't Everyone Ambidextrous?
What is a near-death experience? How do you stop mosquitoes getting into water tanks? Why isn't everyone ambidextrous? What is Schrodinger's Cat? Why does elephant urine take so long to dry out on ro…
00:18:06 |
Thu 12 Jul 2018
Are GMOs harming my health?
How do seedless grapes reproduce? What causes serial womanisers? What's the fastest way to cool down a fire? Why does brewing tea for longer taste better? Why do gazelles all look the same? Can GMOs …
00:25:51 |
Thu 05 Jul 2018
Why do we have body odour?
Why do we have body odour? Can weeds be useful? Could marine animals learn not to eat plastic in the ocean? How does your body warm up when you're swimming in cold water? Why does my dog twitch to a …
00:21:42 |
Thu 28 Jun 2018
Why doesn't my snoring wake me up?
Why is there always room for dessert? Why doesn't my own snoring wake me up? What actually happens when we die? Why does my helium balloon get more squishy? Can humans really live for 200 years? What…
00:18:55 |
Thu 21 Jun 2018
How does my brain store information?
Why can I hold off a bathroom stop when I'm driving? How does my brain store information? Why don't birds sitting on power lines get electrocuted? Why do bubbles in a bath disappear when the water ge…
00:22:07 |
Thu 07 Jun 2018
Why is phosphorus important for life?
Do white rainbows exist? Why does putting cold hands in hot water itch so much? Do food additives cause cancer? How can you safely store breastmilk? How does race affect eye and hair colours? Plus, f…
00:22:10 |
Thu 31 May 2018
Is Jurassic Park possible?
Could Jurassic Park be a reality? How did dinosaur blood survive for 65 million years? Why is volcanic gas poisonous? Is astrology scientific? What is the Universe expanding into? Like this podcast? …
00:18:54 |
Thu 24 May 2018
How does shark repellent work?
Why don't I sneeze during the night? Why do flammable liquids feel cold? Can you speed up meteors to help destroy them? What causes me to cry all the time? How do shark repellents work? Plus, a cur…
00:22:14 |
Thu 17 May 2018
Does The Earth Have A Birthday?
How can you reduce pain after surgery? Why do thick fluids wobble when poured? Why is the Earth's core molten? Plus, celebrating the 65th anniversary of discovering DNA. Like this podcast? Please hel…
00:22:17 |
Thu 26 Apr 2018
Why can't energy be created or destroyed?
Can any organ get cancer? Why do mints make water feel cooler? Why do cockroaches face upwards when they die? What causes eye twitch? What's the best exercise after a hip replacement? How would high …
00:20:11 |
Thu 19 Apr 2018
What came before the singularity?
Why did my oven explode? Do nerves regenerate? What came before the singularity? Can an HIV-negative person transmit HIV? Should I complete a course of antibiotics? How do wine flies find my wine? Li…
00:23:10 |
Thu 12 Apr 2018
What is the Universe expanding into?
Can I donate an organ if it was already donated to me? Why do I sweat asymmetrically? What's the difference between a sea and an ocean? What is the Universe expanding into? Plus, a new trial spells h…
00:21:32 |
Fri 23 Mar 2018
Are other animals conscious?
Can we treat eczema? Why can sour things taste before you eat them? Do testosterone levels spike during sex? Why didn't any other primates evolve high-intelligence? What is the difference between con…
00:17:06 |
Fri 16 Mar 2018
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