Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 629
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
What is the highest possible mountain on Earth?
We find out if a mountain on Earth could ever reach 20 km high. Plus we ask, what is going on during an emotional breakdown? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:19 |
Thu 06 Jun 2013
Do street lights affect birds and plants?
We find out if street lights are affecting plants and birds. Plus we ask how high can a mountain be here on Earth? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:20 |
Thu 30 May 2013
How do plants grow upwards?
We find out what happens if you take a plant into space, and we ask how does street lighting affect nature? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:27 |
Thu 23 May 2013
What is wind?
We find out what is wind and why do we have it? Plus we ask, why and how do plants always grow upwards? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:08 |
Thu 16 May 2013
Are city dwellers more immune to bugs?
Is living in the big smoke better for your immune system in the long term as you are exposed to more people and their bugs? Plus we ask, what is wind and why do we have it? Like this podcast? Please …
00:03:21 |
Thu 09 May 2013
How best to date ancient artefacts?
Naked Archeologist Diana O Carroll takes us on a trip of dating ancient artefacts. Plus we ask, is city living an immune booster? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:21 |
Thu 02 May 2013
Can gene therapy treat depression?
We find out if gene therapy could help beat depression, plus we ask are early risers more likely to be cheerful? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:05 |
Thu 18 Apr 2013
Can we acheive artificial photosynthesis?
We find out if we can mimic the power of plants to meet our energy demands. Plus we ask, could we use gene therapy for depression? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:18 |
Thu 11 Apr 2013
How long does it take for comets to melt?
We find out how long it takes for a comet to melt and we ask could we ever get a cometless sky? Plus we wonder the power of plants. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientist…
00:03:28 |
Thu 04 Apr 2013
Could civilisation cope without computers?
We rely increasingly on computer networks. If a solar storm or malicious virus hit the network, could our current civilisation dependency on computer networks be damaged irreversibly? Plus we ask, w…
00:04:44 |
Fri 22 Mar 2013
Do other animals practice dental hygiene?
Are humans the only species that practice dental hygiene to retain their pearly nashers? Plus we ask, could we cope if computers conked? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scie…
00:04:45 |
Wed 13 Mar 2013
Will a body wrap help me lose weight?
We find out if a body wrap will help you lose weight. Plus we ask are humans the only animals that practice dental hygiene? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:28 |
Thu 07 Mar 2013
Will our increasing human population cause a water shortage on Earth?
We find out if Earth's expanding human population will affect water supplies. Plus we ask, does the new anti-fat fad Shrinking Violet work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked S…
00:04:06 |
Thu 28 Feb 2013
Are Humans Meant for Monogamy?
Many other species have multiple partners, but are humans meant for monogamy? Plus we ask, do flies have a super sense of smell? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:32 |
Thu 14 Feb 2013
Can you make a mini Mars at home?
We find out if you can emulate a Martian environment in the kitchen, and if so, can you grow plants there? Plus we ask, are humans meant for monogamy? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting …
00:04:18 |
Fri 08 Feb 2013
Can you get a Tabby Human?
Cats can have patterned fur, but can you get a tabby human? Plus we ask can we make a miniature Mars at home? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:12 |
Fri 01 Feb 2013
Do anti-mosquito sound devices work?
We find out if there is any evidence that anti-mosquito sound devices actually work. Plus we ask, do you get tabby humans? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:20 |
Fri 25 Jan 2013
How is sleepiness related to cheerfulness?
We find out if there is a relationship between early rising and cheerfulness. Plus we ask how best to repel mosquitoes! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:06:20 |
Mon 21 Jan 2013
Why aren't blood donations rejected?
We find out why blood donations aren't rejected more readily. Plus we ask, is sleepiness related to cheerfulness? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:43 |
Mon 14 Jan 2013
How do touch sensitive switches work?
We find out why touch sensitive switches are sensitive to skin, soap and potato but not everything else? Plus we ask how do drinks & exercise affect the taste of your chewing gum? Like this podcast?…
00:03:47 |
Mon 17 Dec 2012
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