Fire and Mud

Fire and Mud

Get Red Hot and Dirty with the Naked Scientists as we explore the science of volcanoes. We discover how the heat from hot rocks can be used to work out what gases are emerging, how likely a volcano is to erupt and whether it will go with a bang or a whimper. We also hear how hot runny rock can shatter under pressure to trigger an earthquake, and dip into the cooler, dirtier world of mud Volcanoes, like Lusi, which is currently pouring millions of gallons of mud onto the island of Java. Plus, we find out how a small date plant made history by being the oldest seed ever to germinate, why the... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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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

Bed Bug Biology

Bed Bug Biology

Bed bug cases are on the rise after a 50 year absence from much of the Western world. But why now? We explore the genetics and bizarre biology of these parasitic pests. In the news, we examine the ...

11 Marras 201256min

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