The Science of the Sea

The Science of the Sea

Before Chris and Co get back for the start of the new series, Ben and Diana dive deep into the science of the sea. We find out why cold water corals can act as a climate calendar, how fish feminised by human female hormones have a surprising effect on the ecosystem and discover the marine micro-organisms that keep the climate in check. Also, why the humble garden pond can guard against global warming, and how penguins can be identified by their feathery fingerprint. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Ben and Dave have a unique tea party to find out if the saying 'as useless as a chocolate teapot'... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Tough climate future ahead, and self-inflicted snake bites

Tough climate future ahead, and self-inflicted snake bites

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: A landmark report that outlines the generational impact of climate change; also, the man bitten by snakes and even injected with venom hundreds of times has pr...

9 Mai 202537min

How fungi shape our world

How fungi shape our world

This episode of The Naked Scientists was brought to you in partnership with the health foundation Wellcome. This week, the first in a two-part series on the hidden world of fungi. What we do - and don...

6 Mai 202533min

Indus River in Kashmir crossfire, and gene-stealing cancers

Indus River in Kashmir crossfire, and gene-stealing cancers

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Will - and could - India switch off the water supply to Pakistan amid mounting tensions over Kashmir? Also, how a transmissible canine cancer from 8000 years ...

2 Mai 202535min

Titans of Science: Andrew Pollard

Titans of Science: Andrew Pollard

Today's Titan is former chair of the UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, and a key figure in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine which rolled out during the Covid pandemic. Andrew Pollard...

29 Apr 202532min

Malaria fight in jeopardy, and bone collecting caterpillars

Malaria fight in jeopardy, and bone collecting caterpillars

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: World Malaria Day, and why overseas aid cuts in the US are threatening to cause a crisis; the carnivorous caterpillar dubbed the "bone collector" that steals f...

25 Apr 202536min

Titans of Science: Sara Russell

Titans of Science: Sara Russell

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, Titans of Science continues with planetary scientist charged with analysing rock samples brought in from outer space, Sara Russell... Like this podcast? Please...

22 Apr 202531min

Martian carbon cycles, and magnetic flip fried Neanderthals

Martian carbon cycles, and magnetic flip fried Neanderthals

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Evidence of a carbon cycle on Mars has been unearthed by the Curiosity rover. What does it mean for the red planet's past habitability? Also, the cannabis-base...

18 Apr 202536min

Titans of Science: Richard Thompson

Titans of Science: Richard Thompson

Titans of Science series is back for another run. And to kick us off, marine biologist Richard Thompson, who first brought to the world's attention 20 years ago the problem that is micro - and now nan...

15 Apr 202530min

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