Synthetic Biology

Synthetic Biology

We explore synthetic biology in this Naked Scientists Show, finding out how to learn from, and improve on, the structures and systems we find in nature. We'll meet the team of students who designed a biological sensor to win the international genetically engineered machine competition, or iGEM, and find out how to build bespoke proteins. In Kitchen Science, we feed an egg to some enzymes to find out how biological washing powder works. Plus, what the brain does when it sees a familiar face, genetically modified crops boost resistant bug numbers, how to create hair cells, essential for hearing,... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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We're Back! Transparent Electronics

We're Back! Transparent Electronics

WE'RE BACK! And in this first episode of our new series, a sponge for soaking up oil slicks, how dung beetles navigate by starlight, the world's largest jelly, the rebound effect, how dogs came to be,...

24 Tammi 201358min

What's Living in Your Loo?

What's Living in Your Loo?

As we gear up to launch a new series of the Naked Scientists, here's a taste of things to come with a recording of the second hour of the Naked Scientists 'Science Night' aired on BBC 5 Live, December...

30 Joulu 201250min

Does a Frozen Body Shatter?

Does a Frozen Body Shatter?

Can a frozen body be shattered with a hammer, how can speedbumps diagnose appendictis and why are reindeers' noses red? For Christmas 2012 we talk to a host of scientists doing seasonal research, find...

23 Joulu 201254min

The Science Behind Broadcasting

The Science Behind Broadcasting

How does radio reach out of the studio? This week, we tune in explore the science and technology of broadcasting to find out how a voice hits the airwaves. We discover the difference between AM, FM ...

16 Joulu 201259min

Unravelling Epigenetics

Unravelling Epigenetics

Epigenetics controls the activity of genes inside cells and holds the key to new treatments for old diseases. We explore the impacts of epigenetics on embryonic development, cancer, and stem cell bio...

9 Joulu 201257min

Protecting Our Oceans

Protecting Our Oceans

How should we protect marine ecosystems? We examine the science behind Marine Protected Areas and find out how a new plan could protect the oceans around England. In the news, the sub-zero bacterial...

2 Joulu 201259min

Investigating ISIS - The Neutron Source

Investigating ISIS - The Neutron Source

This week, join us on a tour of ISIS, the STFC's Neutron and Muon source. We find out how neutrons can probe the properties of materials, help to protect electronic circuits from failure and shed lig...

25 Marras 201258min

Can Gravity Leak from Alternate Universes?

Can Gravity Leak from Alternate Universes?

Why does biro ink smell? How can you reset your tolerance to caffiene? Why can't my sat nav and my speedometer agree? We take on your science questions, as well as discover a lonely rogue planet an...

18 Marras 201259min

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