Science in South Africa Special

Science in South Africa Special

This week, we bring you the highlights of the Naked Scientists trip to South Africa. We explore what life is like in the poor regions of Johannesburg, and how the frightening reality of HIV and AIDS offers a silver lining in prevention research. Plus, In a journey through our evolutionary history, we come face to face with the two-and-a-half million year old Taung child, one of the most important human ancestor fossils ever found. Also, we find out why a moon like ours is rare in the universe, how opals get their colours and how mice choose a mate by smelling their wee. And in kitchen... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Eye implant restores vision, and corvids follow human calls

Eye implant restores vision, and corvids follow human calls

In the news podcast, a new retinal implant - just two millimetres wide - that is helping restore sight to blind people; a 'pristine' star that gives us a glimpse of the workings of the early Universe;...

24 Loka 202534min

Frozen Flora: 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank

Frozen Flora: 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank

As the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew celebrate the 25th Birthday of the Millenium Seed Bank in Sussex, James Tytko ventures into its giant underground vaults to learn why they are a crucial part of globa...

21 Loka 202531min

Talc linked to cancer, and improving yoghurt with ants

Talc linked to cancer, and improving yoghurt with ants

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Whether talc-based products - like baby powder - can cause ovarian cancer. Also ahead, the "Sword Dragon of Dorset" found on England's Jurassic Coast. Plus, we...

17 Loka 202534min

Hearing loss, and what we can do about it

Hearing loss, and what we can do about it

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, why we lose our hearing and what we can do about it... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

14 Loka 202532min

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

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