Fitter fat cells, and Earth spins slightly faster
This week, the cells that vanish when we slim down: are these the link between obesity and health problems like diabetes? Also, the bacteria that might be able to shield us from the "forever chemicals...
11 Jul 202541min
Can genetics grow a better garden?
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we pay a visit to Cambridge University Botanic Garden to ask 'can genetics help grow a better garden?' Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Nake...
8 Jul 202529min
The "Nanny Plate" debate, and the Neanderthal fat factory
In the news, counting the calories: The UK government want shops to help us put 100 fewer calories in our baskets to beat obesity. So will it work? Also, archaeologists uncover the world's oldest fat ...
4 Jul 202533min
Why proteins matter
This episode was produced and presented by Dr Marushka Soobben, a scientist from South Africa who's been taking part in an internship here at the Naked Scientists. And this week, a journey into the wo...
1 Jul 202529min
Weight loss jab concerns, and crafty bribing caterpillars
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, weight loss jabs being prescribed by GPs in England, but do we know enough about the side effects? Also, a new simple test to replace endoscopies for patients ...
27 Jun 202535min
On thin ice: The race to save Antarctica
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we speak to the Cambridge scientists who have made it their mission to understand climate change in one of the world's most inhospitable regions... Like this p...
24 Jun 202532min
HPV vaccine uptake wanes, and boozeless beer health concerns
In this edition of The Naked Scientists: HPV vaccination rates are waning. We examine the importance of the jab. Also ahead: why Africa is key to understanding the evolution of early humans. Plus, the...
20 Jun 202533min
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
