The Science of Sight

The Science of Sight

The science of sight submits to the scrutiny of the Naked Scientists this week as we look at lens replacement surgery, the genetics of degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration, and find out whether gene therapy and stem cells can repair the damaged retina. Ben undergoes a laser-vision correction test to discover how corneal re-shaping can be used to correct poor vision, and Meera meets a man to uncover the basis of blinking and the composition of tears. Plus, how we hear how seashells have inspired tough new ceramics, uncover a signal that links food to body fat, and hear how a... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Invasive Species, Conservation and the Last Giant Tortoise

Invasive Species, Conservation and the Last Giant Tortoise

Conservation and saving species go under the spotlight this week as Henry Nicholls draws attention ot the plight of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his kind, David Aldridge discusses the p...

19 Maalis 200657min

Body Clocks, Circadian Rhythms and Time

Body Clocks, Circadian Rhythms and Time

Time is very much the essence of this weeks show, as Russell Foster discusses the human body clock, where the body clock is and how it gives our bodies a daily rhythm, Karl-Arne Stokkan describes how ...

12 Maalis 200656min

Recycling, Water Use and Problem Plastic

Recycling, Water Use and Problem Plastic

The recycling revolution and the whereabouts of our waste are hot topics this week as David Butler describes a new technique for recycling water, Rebecca Weymouth lifts the lid on what happens to our ...

5 Maalis 200658min

The Science of Nanotechnology

The Science of Nanotechnology

Picking apart some miniature morsels of science this week are David Carey, who provides the big picture on the world of nanotechnology, Donald Fitzmaurice describes how DNA may be used as scaffolding ...

26 Helmi 200658min

Chinese Medicine and the Healing Power of Plants

Chinese Medicine and the Healing Power of Plants

Unlocking Natures medicine chest are doctors orders this week as Monique Simmonds reveals the research behind old herbal remedies, Tai-Ping Fan describes how Chinese medicine is being used for illness...

19 Helmi 200658min

Science of Seduction, Pheromones and the Food of Love

Science of Seduction, Pheromones and the Food of Love

Love, seduction and sexual attraction are in the air this week as Peter Brennan woos Chris and Kat with a discussion of pheromones and the science of smell, Charles Wysocki suggests how farmers can lo...

12 Helmi 200657min

Your Questions, Infectious Cancer and Louisiana Wetlands

Your Questions, Infectious Cancer and Louisiana Wetlands

This week we hand the show over to you, as Chris, Kat and Phil answer all your burning questions on science, technology and medicine. Anne-Maree Pearse joins us to describe the hellish plight of the T...

5 Helmi 200658min

Meteorites, Satellites and Avoiding Asteroids

Meteorites, Satellites and Avoiding Asteroids

This week we look to the solar system as Ian Sanders discusses where meteorites come from and how we can find them, astronaut Dr Stan Love describes how to avoid Armageddon asteroids, Maggie Aderin ta...

29 Tammi 200657min

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