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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 754
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
Are girls better at maths than boys?
In Ask! the Naked Scientist, Dr Chris answers medical enquiries such as: why a pacemaker may cause some discomfort. Why might you get a migraine if you oversleep? And, is pain in the abdomen a sign o…
00:17:08 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Are seed oils unhealthy?
In this week's Ask the Naked Scientist, Chris Smith tells us if we are seeing an increase in cancer numbers. Also, what are the underlying causes of colon cancer, and what treatments are available? D…
00:21:07 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Is my microwave disrupting my Wi-Fi?
In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: does miso ferment differently in space? How can I improve my memory? Could receiving hepatitis A, tetanus, and typhoid vaccinations, in combination, cause …
00:20:46 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Does food taste different on an aeroplane?
Why do we have different blood groups? What drives the libido? Do you get drunk faster on an aeroplane? How long does an artificial heart valve last? Does food taste different on an aeroplane? Should…
00:20:27 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Can aspirin help prevent cancer?
In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers questions including: what are the minerals in mineral water? Is it safe to drink water from plastic bottles? Is glass safe to drink from? How do people perfor…
00:21:59 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Do edibles hit you harder than smoking a joint?
On Ask! the Naked Scientist, Can you keep sparkling water fizzy for longer? Are magnesium tablets good for us? Why do we crave certain foods? How do breathalysers work? Like this podcast? Please help…
00:18:27 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Can one black hole swallow another?
Is everywhere at the centre of the universe? How long do sweeteners stay in the digestive system, and what are the best alternatives? Can one black hole swallow another? Does Vitamin C help you fight…
00:18:10 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Why is a dog's nose always wet?
Dr Chris answers science questions from listeners to TalkRadio 702, including; How does one improve short term memory, especially following a brain injury? Can retinal microchip implants cure blindes…
00:15:10 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Is AI polluting medical literature?
Dr Chris answers the usual spectrum of science questions from listeners to CapeTalk, including; are sweeteners bad for our cardiovascular health? If a mother has hypoglycemia while pregnant, what hap…
00:21:29 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Could a falling bullet injure you?
Do atoms carry memory of information? What happens when dopamine circuits are interrupted? Why might you hiccup when you shave? Why do both kidneys fail when they're separate? Could a falling bullet …
00:17:30 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Why do dogs age faster than humans?
In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris tells us what causes humiditiy in the air. Why are carbonated drinks bad for your teeth? Does the Naked Scientist know more than AI? Why does hair on our heads grow f…
00:22:18 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
Why are humans the only species with advanced intelligence?
Dr Chris answers more listener questions, including: How do sunflowers follow the sun? How does the body determine when you're passing wind or something more solid? Why are mosquitos attracted to som…
00:23:43 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
How do plants know which way is up?
How can you use sticks to calculate the circumference of the Earth? Can exfoliators remove your fingerprints? How do plants know which way is up? What dictates the pattern of a cat's stripes? What ar…
00:18:21 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
What causes ulcers?
Why do ants drown themselves? Could we power cars with electrolytes? What causes ulcers? Do metal wrist rings actually reduce pain? Should you take probiotics on an ongoing basis? What are duodenal u…
00:17:54 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
How do you find black holes?
Should you try to break bad habits? How do you stop a 'wandering' itch? Does climate change affect rainfall? Will you be tired if you dream of being awake? How do you get skin tags, and should you re…
00:22:37 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Why should you cook at different temperatures in fan ovens?
Dr Chris takes on the final batch of questions of 2024 on CapeTalk. Why does sound cause me pain? What's the difference between white and brown vinegar? Does radioactivity harm inorganic matter? Is t…
00:23:34 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
What colour should I paint my garage roof?
Chris Smith answers CapeTalk listeners' questions. Including, do wind turbines affect the temperature of the ground? What is the cause of protein build up in my eye? Can we predict how much we might …
00:18:14 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Why does toothpaste contain fluoride?
Dr Chris Smith takes on listener questions on South Africa's CapeTalk. Why is there a delay between live TV and radio? Do wind turbines warm the air at ground level? Do we need to decommission the IS…
00:21:23 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Why is sunlight so important for the body?
Why are we called The Naked Scientists? Why should you get sunlight in the morning? Why does bright light make you sneeze? Does luck have a pattern? Is there really such thing as bad luck? Do people …
00:18:05 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Has it been a strange year for weather?
Dr Chris Smith answers questions from the listeners of CapeTalk. Including, why are pregnant women told to take folic acid? What causes ears to itch? Why is vomit yellow? Is there a relationship betw…
00:18:54 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
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