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
Is maths the easiest school subject to remember?
While helping his son with his maths revision, Andrew was struck by the ease with which he slipped back into the groove of the subject. He wants to know why that might be. James Tytko sought to find …
00:04:53 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Why do we need to keep replacing our cells?
James Tytko answers listener John's question with the help of Professor of Cardiovascular Health, Nadia Rosenthal... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:18 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
What kills an unused car battery?
Thanks to Rhod Jervis for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:22 |
Fri 31 May 2024
What is responsible for a coffee's foam?
Thanks to Steven Abbott for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:31 |
Fri 24 May 2024
Are the laws of physics consistent around the universe?
James Tytko asked Toby Wiseman, professor of theoretical physics at Imperial College London, to answer this question from listener Daniel... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked …
00:05:26 |
Fri 17 May 2024
Why does some plastic lose its flexibility over time?
Jimmie sends in this week's question, seeking an answer as to why plastic loses its flexibility. James Tytko took on the question with the help of Chemistry World's Phillip Broadwith... Like this pod…
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Fri 10 May 2024
Could we make ourselves disgusting to mosquitoes?
Thanks to Professor Heather Graham for the answer!This episode of Question of the Week, listener Donald asks:"Assuming mosquitoes have taste buds, then they should have adverse tastes. Have molecular…
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Fri 03 May 2024
Can a "random" action ever be exactly replicated?
This week's Question of the Week comes in from listener David, who asks:'On the show 'Tipping Point', Often at the end they play out the final three counters as 'What would have happened.' Would the …
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Fri 26 Apr 2024
What language do the profoundly deaf think in?
Thanks to Bencie Woll and Victoria Mousley for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:59 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
How far can electrons get away from their atom?
Thanks to University of Cambridge's Ben Allanach for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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Fri 12 Apr 2024
Will eating sugary foods last avert glucose spikes?
Steve has written in to us to ask whether the order in which one eats their food makes a difference to whether or not they experience glucose spikes. We thought this was an interesting question for C…
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Fri 05 Apr 2024
Why do babies have such a strong grip?
Thanks to Andrew Bremner for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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Tue 02 Apr 2024
How did the ancient Romans multiply their numerals together?
Thanks to Ems Lord for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:57 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Why do radiators have two sides?
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Fri 15 Mar 2024
Do you ever run out of sperm?
Thanks to Rod Mitchell for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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Fri 08 Mar 2024
Could I undergo a full body transplant?
Will Tingle takes on this head scratcher from listener David with the help of Professor Adam Taylor of the University of Lancaster... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scienti…
00:04:36 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Do volcanoes or farts contribute to climate change?
Thanks to UCL's Mark Maslin for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:04:52 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Would wearing mirrors keep me cool?
For this Question of the Week, Lotus wants to know whether wearing mirrors could help us keep cool in the sun. James Tytko took on the challenge of answering... Like this podcast? Please help us by s…
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Fri 16 Feb 2024
How has sex education evolved?
Thanks to Michael Reiss for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:03 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
How languages evolve
Will Tingle took on this linguistic query from listener Satya with the help of David Crystal... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
00:03:29 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
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