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
How Does My Radio Work?
How is it that you can listen to signals on your radio? We delve into the science of radio. From how one is made, to listening out for alien broadcasts. Plus in the news, we look at the potential for…
00:56:04 |
Tue 20 Apr 2021
The Secret Life of Seeds
This week, with the northern hemisphere firmly in Spring and new growth bursting out all around us, we're talking about the science of seeds. Plus, in the news: the latest on the Astrazeneca COVID va…
00:57:47 |
Tue 13 Apr 2021
Bitcoin Decrypted: Cash, Code, Crime & Power
Meet the digital phenomenon that's worth in the trillions of dollars, that uses more power than the nation of Sweden, but that very few people - including those involved - even understand. Cryptocurr…
00:59:01 |
Tue 06 Apr 2021
The Hospital of the Future
As England embarks on a multi-billion pound healthcare redevelopment initiative, we're asking, "what should the hospital of the future look like?". Plus, we reflect on the recent UK Covid lockdown an…
00:57:47 |
Tue 30 Mar 2021
Earthquakes: Science on Shaky Ground
This week, 10 years on from the earthquake that caused the Fukushima disaster, we're looking at the science of earthquakes, new techniques to protect ancient buildings from quake damage, and are we a…
00:56:19 |
Tue 23 Mar 2021
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries
This week, solving the mysteries of ancient Egypt: we delve into the discovery of secret chambers hidden inside pyramids, and if glowing bones reveal antibiotic use was going on thousands of years ag…
00:59:00 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
Flu Seasons to Solar Storms: Science Round Up
This week, we're looking at the science behind the headlines. From the latest with COVID-19, to weather in space, we'll be taking a closer look behind some of the biggest stories of the moment. Like …
00:56:30 |
Tue 09 Mar 2021
The Future of Fertility
This week, the good news on vaccines for Covid-19, the helicopter taking to the sky on Mars, and the birds that make alarm sounds to scare females into mating with them. Plus, is the world facing a f…
00:55:04 |
Tue 02 Mar 2021
Learning In The Time Of COVID
What has happened to learning in the era of COVID-19? In this episode: the people living through the psychological consequences of future mass unemployment and what the government and higher educatio…
00:55:54 |
Tue 23 Feb 2021
COVID Vaccines Explained
As the UK surpasses its goal of vaccinating 15 million people by the 15th of February, we're taking an in-depth look at COVID vaccines: how they work, what efficacy really means, and will they protec…
00:58:01 |
Tue 16 Feb 2021
Stories of Self-Experimentation
What happens when the scientist... becomes the subject? We're examining the strange world of self-experimentation, from the history of martyr medics and kooky romantics, to the modern biologists dosi…
00:56:36 |
Tue 09 Feb 2021
Do we Need Nuclear Power?
This week, we're looking at nuclear power and asking, in today's world, whether we really need nuclear power? Are the alternatives really practical alternatives, or are we just kidding ourselves? Plu…
00:57:09 |
Tue 02 Feb 2021
X-ray to MRI: Unpacking Medical Imaging
This week, we're unpacking ultrasound, imagining MRI and pondering PET scans, as we ask - how does medical imaging actually work? And what future innovations are waiting in the wings? Plus, we hear f…
00:57:54 |
Tue 26 Jan 2021
Fabulous Fabrics and Nifty Knitting
This week, looking for a new hobby? We're exploring the science of handicrafts, including why knitting boosts wellbeing, the first textiles from 27,000 years ago, and the project that's knitting huma…
00:56:31 |
Tue 19 Jan 2021
Vaccines & Space Voyages: 2021 In Science
We're looking ahead to the science coming up in 2021! From the Large Hadron Collider restarting, to the USA likely rejoining the Paris climate agreement, to - hopefully - an end to the pandemic. Plus…
00:55:28 |
Tue 12 Jan 2021
Animals, astronauts, and an ancient ice bird
In this week's episode, we're going to take you on a journey through some extra special science stories we reported on in 2020 - from chatting with a space shuttle astronaut to a 46,000 year old ice…
00:58:37 |
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Showcasing Naked Astronomy: Dark Matter
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2021. To get the year started we've got a special bonus sneak peek at one of our other programmes for you this week. In our Naked Astronomy series, one of the sector's lead…
00:37:28 |
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Cake, Cows, Climate Change: Best Of 2020
In this week's special episode, we're reflecting on some of the science we've reported on this year. Of course, the Covid crisis means that throughout 2020 we've brought you many interviews and updat…
00:57:12 |
Tue 29 Dec 2020
Video Games on the Brain
Grab your controllers, we're diving into the world of videogames, how the music can get into your head, the psychology of games, and how they might have helped during lockdown. Plus in the news, shou…
00:55:15 |
Tue 22 Dec 2020
Bonus episode: Highlighting Naked Reflections
Merry Christmas! Here's something for your stocking: another bonus episode showcase for you this week. It's our weekly Naked Reflections strand. In this series, world-leading thinkers debate some of …
00:29:35 |
Mon 21 Dec 2020
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