Science Questions and Answers

Science Questions and Answers

We're open to your questions on the Naked Scientists this week, finding out how photosynthesis works underwater, exploring the sex lives of barnacles and discussing if rockets punch holes in the ozone layer. Plus, a viral cause of hypertension, how bees stick to petals like velcro, and a new, super-dense deuterium - 130,000 times denser than water! We hear about the new generation of eBook readers, and in Kitchen Science Dave vacuums his bathroom scales to weigh the air! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Best Science Stories of 2025

Best Science Stories of 2025

In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why lab...

22 Joulu 202552min

MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage

MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage

This week, defence analyst, Michael Clarke, explains the significance of the MI6 agency's scientific shift. Will it help counter Russia's technological threat? Plus, the University of Glasgow's Naveed...

19 Joulu 202530min

What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year?

What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year?

Today, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation, we are asking whether it will snow on the 25th of December. It's frequently called a white Christmas and - at this time of year - weather forecas...

16 Joulu 202529min

New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged

New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged

On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone dama...

12 Joulu 202531min

Titans of Science: Paul Davies

Titans of Science: Paul Davies

Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consid...

9 Joulu 202531min

Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad

Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad

Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have ...

5 Joulu 202527min

Titans of Science: Georgina Long

Titans of Science: Georgina Long

The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's ep...

2 Joulu 202530min

Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu

Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu

On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we fi...

28 Marras 202528min

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