Climate Change: Making Waves?

Climate Change: Making Waves?

Climate change - and concerns about rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - are often in the headlines. However, looking back in the history of the earth, it's clear that this isn't the first time carbon dioxide levels have risen. So why should we worry now? We delve into the past to explore the effects climate change can have on the oceans and how that, in turn, can impact the climate. Plus, in the news, a new species of early human ancestor, the scientist who's jumping the Hubble queue with a helium balloon, and why humans are hard-wired for laziness... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Top athlete reveals MND diagnosis, and 2025's Nobel Prizes

Top athlete reveals MND diagnosis, and 2025's Nobel Prizes

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Is elite level sport linked with Motor Neurone Disease? We examine the evidence as another top player announces his diagnosis. Also, cages that can sieve out m...

10 Loka 202541min

Has COVID-19 weakened our immunity?

Has COVID-19 weakened our immunity?

You've probably heard of Omicron, but what about Nimbus and Stratus? These are the latest COVID strains spreading around the world, and for most people they'll amount to a heavy cold at worst, lasting...

7 Loka 202530min

Embryos made from skin cells, and remembering Jane Goodall

Embryos made from skin cells, and remembering Jane Goodall

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: US scientists have turned skin cells into human embryos for the very first time. We unpack the significance. Also ahead, the legacy of the primatologist and co...

3 Loka 202534min

Painting: where art meets science

Painting: where art meets science

Today, we're picking up a brush, and probing the science of paint. Where does chemistry stop, and the art take over? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

30 Syys 202531min

Huntington's treatment, and the High Seas Treaty

Huntington's treatment, and the High Seas Treaty

On today's show:, scientists successfully treat Huntington's disease for the first time, slowing the disease by at least 75%: we hear how they've done it. Also, the High Seas Treaty takes a step close...

26 Syys 202537min

Lung cancer: looking at the latest developments

Lung cancer: looking at the latest developments

Lung cancer is one of the world's biggest killers. Today, we explore why, and how medical research into this disease is seeing the development of better diagnostic tools, cancer treatments and even a ...

23 Syys 202532min

US-UK nuclear deal, and forensics for plastic pollution

US-UK nuclear deal, and forensics for plastic pollution

In the news podcast, the US and the UK have forged a long-term nuclear alliance - but what will it really deliver? We also examine a new study on whether smoking cannabis makes it harder to get pregna...

19 Syys 202533min

A decade of detecting gravitational waves

A decade of detecting gravitational waves

To celebrate 10 years since they were first detected, we're examining gravitational waves. What are they? And how do we find them? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

16 Syys 202535min

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