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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Wet But Not Wild - Farming Fish

Wet But Not Wild - Farming Fish

We cast our nets wide this week to catch the science of aquaculture or fish farming! We'll find out how farming marine life can reduce reliance on disappearing wild stocks, and explore the effect on ...

14 Mai 201156min

Should I Lie Down to Tan?

Should I Lie Down to Tan?

Is standing or reclining best for the perfect suntan? Can we see atoms? Why add pennies to Big Ben's pendulum? It's a question and answer show so we shoulder your scientific conundra! We'll find o...

7 Mai 20111h 1min

Brains, Batteries and Nuclear Fusion

Brains, Batteries and Nuclear Fusion

Computers that can lip-read, a robot that follows your brain waves, prosthetic arms controlled by thinking about fingers that have been amputated, the future of nuclear fusion, Bandaids for batteries,...

30 Apr 201159min

Diamond Light Source Special

Diamond Light Source Special

For Easter this week, we explore how synchrotron radiation can be used to probe and find answers to a variety of scientific questions as we bring you a special programme of highlights from the Diamond...

23 Apr 201133min

DNA-away Disease: Gene Therapy at Work

DNA-away Disease: Gene Therapy at Work

Two pioneers in the field of gene therapy join us to discuss how they're developing modified viruses to deliver healthy copies of genes to save patients afflicted by lethal genetic diseases. We also h...

17 Apr 201155min

Are Dogs Ticklish?

Are Dogs Ticklish?

Do dogs get ticklish? What wakes up mosquitoes at meal times? Do animals use weapons? In this fast-paced Question and Answer show we also focus on the nuclear threat from Fukushima and hear how gut bu...

10 Apr 20111h 2min

Keeping the Conversation Flowing

Keeping the Conversation Flowing

This week, we go wireless to explore the science of mobile phones. We hear how new error-correction techniques are promising to put an end to poor quality communications, we meet a new system that let...

3 Apr 201159min

Life Where the Sun Don't Shine...

Life Where the Sun Don't Shine...

Life in inaccessible places - including in caves sealed off from the Sun and around deep-sea vents - is the subject of this week's Naked Scientists. In these intriguing environments, bacteria replace...

27 Mar 201157min

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