Reclaiming Wasted Watts - Thermoelectric Generators

Reclaiming Wasted Watts - Thermoelectric Generators

Over two-thirds of the energy in the fuel you put into your car is wasted, most of it in the form of heat that exits along the exhaust pipe. The same is true of large-scale power stations, which are only 50% efficient at best. But now researchers are bringing 200 year old physics to bear against the problem by developing thermoelectric generators (TEGs) that can turn waste heat into useful electricity and this week we find out how. Plus, news that disguising cancer cells as Salmonella could hold the key to producing effective anti-cancer vaccines, why the Y chromosome boosts heart attack risk,... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Smart Pills: Drugs to Boost Brain Power

Smart Pills: Drugs to Boost Brain Power

IQ-elevating agents that can boost brain power are being used by over 10% of university students. But how do these cognitive-equivalents of anabolic steroids for the brain actually work, what are thei...

21 Nov 201059min

The Science of Sustainable Shipping

The Science of Sustainable Shipping

We set sail to discover the science of sustainable shipping in this week's Naked Scientists. We visit an enormous wave tank to find out how the sea swell can impact on damaged ships, and look at the ...

14 Nov 201056min

Cancer - Hallmarks and Hit and Run Viruses

Cancer - Hallmarks and Hit and Run Viruses

We catch up with cancer research this week including evidence that cancers subvert stem cells to suppress the immune system and how covert "hit and run" viral infections may be triggering a lot more t...

7 Nov 201056min

Where does Phlegm come from?

Where does Phlegm come from?

It's National Pathology Week 2010 and to celebrate the launch we're joined by pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman to take on your science questions! We'll find out where phlegm comes from, how petroleum jelly...

31 Okt 201059min

AIDS to conquering HIV

AIDS to conquering HIV

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) goes under the microscope this week. We find out how the virus hijacks cells to construct new HIV particles and hear how close scientists are to developing a vac...

23 Okt 201057min

The Science of Turbulence

The Science of Turbulence

It's a bumpy ride on this week's Naked Scientists, as we explore the science of turbulence. We'll find out what turbulence is and why it needs some of the most powerful computers in the world to stud...

16 Okt 20101h 3min

Neuromarketing - The Brain Basis of Buying Behaviour

Neuromarketing - The Brain Basis of Buying Behaviour

How do advertisers get inside your head? This week we explore the field of neuromarketing - how a knowledge of your brain and behaviour can help marketers to manipulate your buying habits. We'll find ...

9 Okt 201057min

Would an Antimatter Magnet Attract a Normal Matter Magnet?

Would an Antimatter Magnet Attract a Normal Matter Magnet?

Why do you see flashes and patterns when you press your eyeballs? Would an antimatter magnet attract normal matter magnets? What is the hardest human bone to break? We take on your science questions t...

2 Okt 201056min

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