Tricks of the Mind

Tricks of the Mind

The tricks your mind plays on you are up for analysis this week as we explore the science of taste including why noise diminishes food flavour aboard an aeroplane and how much affects your choice of wine. We also speak to a synaesthete who, quite literally, tastes the people he meets, and we probe the workings of the placebo effect. Plus, pain killers from black mamba venom, why teenagers take risks and the age old chestnut of why names are so hard to remember... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Titans of Science: Sharon Peacock

Titans of Science: Sharon Peacock

In the final installment of this season of Titans of Science, Chris Smith speaks with Sharon Peacock, one of the UK's leading voices in infectious disease research. She is best known for her work on w...

17 Jun 202530min

Naked Scientists SOS

Naked Scientists SOS

Cambridge University have informed us that, for cost cutting reasons, they intend to make Dr Chris Smith redundant. Naturally, this jeopardises the Naked Scientists programme, which is produced under ...

16 Jun 20253min

UK commits to new nuclear plant, and robot surgery

UK commits to new nuclear plant, and robot surgery

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: the UK commits to building a new nuclear power station. But is it worth the hefty price tag? Also, how robots are revolutionising surgery. We'll ask what they ...

13 Jun 202531min

How can we improve young people's mental health?

How can we improve young people's mental health?

The mental health of the young is reaching breaking point, globally. A recent analysis by a panel of leading researchers, young people, and policy experts, has warned that, without targeted action, by...

10 Jun 202527min

Africa's cholera surge, and colliding galaxies

Africa's cholera surge, and colliding galaxies

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: African leaders hold emergency talks about deadly outbreaks of cholera on the continent. But why is this happening, and what can be done to curb the threat? Th...

6 Jun 202535min

Prostate cancer: When should we intervene?

Prostate cancer: When should we intervene?

Today's programme is all about prostate cancer; exploring what the disease is, who gets it, and how it can be treated. We'll explore the game-changing test from a Cambridge based firm, and question wh...

3 Jun 202537min

UK invests in 'cyber army', and turning lead into gold

UK invests in 'cyber army', and turning lead into gold

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: The UK announces a 1 billion pound budget for a cyber army: but what will these keyboard warriors be doing? Also, a vaccine for norovirus that is just one pill...

30 Mai 202532min

Titans of Science: Simon Baron-Cohen

Titans of Science: Simon Baron-Cohen

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, Titans of Science continues with Autism research pioneer, Simon Baron-Cohen... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

27 Mai 202532min

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