The Naked Scientists Podcast
The Naked Scientists flagship science show, includes the latest science news, interviews with top scientists, hands-on science experiments and answers to your science questions.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 1187
- Years Active
- 2005 - 2025
Naked Christmas: Presents, plonk and a pliosaur
In this festive magazine show, join Chris Smith as he samples the BMJ's Christmas offerings, enjoys a glass or two of sparkling wine (in the name of science, of course), and previews the pliosaur dis…
00:29:01 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Titans of Science: Mark Slack
For this edition of Titans of Science, Chris Smith sits down with Mark Slack, a doctor revolutionising the use of robots in medicine. They discuss his early years in apartheid South Africa, how he es…
00:30:55 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
The pregnancy sickness protein, and COP controversy
In the news this week, scientists identify the protein responsible for pregnancy sickness, what was settled on in the COP consensus, how honeyguides listen out for local language, and the special che…
00:32:08 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield
This episode marks the return of Titans of Science: full of in depth interviews with some of science's greats. To start us off, the astronaut and rockstar, Chris Hadfield. The conversation covers his…
00:33:27 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Fentanyl, fenlands, and Boris Johnson's COVID defence
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, What did we learn from Boris Johnson's appearance at the COVID inquiry? Then, we'll hear from the team that's developing a new drug in the fight against the U…
00:29:54 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Invigorating the inactive with just one step
If there were a pill you could take to reduce your risk of chronic diseases like heart failure, obesity, diabetes, depression, anxiety and more by 20%, chances are you'd be interested in getting your…
00:30:03 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
COP28, Swine flu in the UK, and Bennu samples arrive
In this week's news pod, we preview the COP28 climate summit with Richard Black and get the latest on a confirmed case of a new strain of swine flu in the UK. Also, we speak to the researcher discove…
00:30:04 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
Jet engines, hearts, and planets: the world of digital twins
In this episode of The Naked Scientists, we'll be taking a closer look at digital twins. What are they, and could they be the future of engineering, healthcare, and climate science? Like this podcast…
00:28:03 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
COVID inquiry revelations, and red wine headaches
This week on The Naked Scientists, A damning indictment of our politicians' grasp of science emerges from the Covid Inquiry. Also, we'll ask who is behind the high-profile cyber hacks on the British …
00:38:50 |
Fri 24 Nov 2023
Spinal stimuli and good vibrations: All about Parkinson's
This week - following the revelation that a man with debilitating Parkinson's Disease has been helped to walk again with a special implant that stimulates nerves in his spinal cord - that's what we'r…
00:35:24 |
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Chickenpox and weather bots
This week on the Naked Scientists; why, after many years, chickenpox vaccines for children finally look set to become the norm in the UK. Also, will artificial intelligence beat our weather forecaste…
00:30:05 |
Fri 17 Nov 2023
Selective breeding: designing dogs, and conserving tigers
This week, we're taking a look at the genetics of selective breeding, how it might be dooming certain breeds of dog but saving certain endangered species. Like this podcast? Please help us by support…
00:29:23 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
Breast cancer drug breakthrough, and hibernating hedgehogs
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, the drug called Anastrozole can help prevent thousands of cases of breast cancer among older women: but at what cost? Also, climate change expert Mark Maslin …
00:34:42 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Faeces and phages: Moulding the microbiome
Today, we're helping you to get to know your microbiome, and hearing why a better understanding of it viewed by some as the next frontier in helping us to live longer, healthier lives. First, we expl…
00:31:26 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
Flu vaccinations, and calls for AI regulation
As flu season starts to bite the Northern Hemisphere, we look into the efforts to develop the most effective vaccines. Also, an AI expert reviews the recent Safety Summit hosted at Bletchley Park, ho…
00:34:29 |
Fri 03 Nov 2023
Halloween, and why you should love creepy creatures
This week, during the spookiest time of the year, we're going to look at the unfair portrayal that certain organisms get due to their reputation of being scary, dangerous, or gross, just like the one…
00:29:06 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
Long COVID, and strengthening hurricanes
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, new analysis on the prevalence of long COVID. How widespread is it? Also, could climate change be causing hurricanes in the Atlantic to get stronger? And, we …
00:29:09 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
Time to ditch daylight saving?
As winter creeps over the Northern hemisphere, many of us will be turning time backwards by an hour in aid of daylight saving time. But why do we do this? In this episode, we weigh up whether there's…
00:28:12 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
Head knocks and food system shocks
In the news pod, we speak to World Rugby's Chief Medical Officer to hear how they're making the professional game as safe as possible. Also, we explore the potential consequences of climate change on…
00:30:40 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope
This week, the beginning of the universe and the search for extraterrestrial life. We look at the technological marvel that is the James Webb Space Telescope. Like this podcast? Please help us by sup…
00:30:31 |
Tue 17 Oct 2023
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