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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Green Spring Clean: Greener Homes

Green Spring Clean: Greener Homes

As the UK announces the world's most ambitious target for cutting carbon and enshrines it in law, we're looking at how to improve the green credentials of one of the country's largest carbon contribut...

27 Apr 202153min

How Does My Radio Work?

How Does My Radio Work?

How is it that you can listen to signals on your radio? We delve into the science of radio. From how one is made, to listening out for alien broadcasts. Plus in the news, we look at the potential for ...

20 Apr 202156min

The Secret Life of Seeds

The Secret Life of Seeds

This week, with the northern hemisphere firmly in Spring and new growth bursting out all around us, we're talking about the science of seeds. Plus, in the news: the latest on the Astrazeneca COVID vac...

13 Apr 202157min

Bitcoin Decrypted: Cash, Code, Crime & Power

Bitcoin Decrypted: Cash, Code, Crime & Power

Meet the digital phenomenon that's worth in the trillions of dollars, that uses more power than the nation of Sweden, but that very few people - including those involved - even understand. Cryptocurre...

6 Apr 202159min

The Hospital of the Future

The Hospital of the Future

As England embarks on a multi-billion pound healthcare redevelopment initiative, we're asking, "what should the hospital of the future look like?". Plus, we reflect on the recent UK Covid lockdown ann...

30 Mars 202157min

Earthquakes: Science on Shaky Ground

Earthquakes: Science on Shaky Ground

This week, 10 years on from the earthquake that caused the Fukushima disaster, we're looking at the science of earthquakes, new techniques to protect ancient buildings from quake damage, and are we an...

23 Mars 202156min

Ancient Egyptian Mysteries

Ancient Egyptian Mysteries

This week, solving the mysteries of ancient Egypt: we delve into the discovery of secret chambers hidden inside pyramids, and if glowing bones reveal antibiotic use was going on thousands of years ago...

16 Mars 202159min

Flu Seasons to Solar Storms: Science Round Up

Flu Seasons to Solar Storms: Science Round Up

This week, we're looking at the science behind the headlines. From the latest with COVID-19, to weather in space, we'll be taking a closer look behind some of the biggest stories of the moment. Like t...

9 Mars 202156min

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