UK commits to new nuclear plant, and robot surgery
In this edition of The Naked Scientists: the UK commits to building a new nuclear power station. But is it worth the hefty price tag? Also, how robots are revolutionising surgery. We'll ask what they ...
13 Juni 202531min
How can we improve young people's mental health?
The mental health of the young is reaching breaking point, globally. A recent analysis by a panel of leading researchers, young people, and policy experts, has warned that, without targeted action, by...
10 Juni 202527min
Africa's cholera surge, and colliding galaxies
In this edition of The Naked Scientists: African leaders hold emergency talks about deadly outbreaks of cholera on the continent. But why is this happening, and what can be done to curb the threat? Th...
6 Juni 202535min
Prostate cancer: When should we intervene?
Today's programme is all about prostate cancer; exploring what the disease is, who gets it, and how it can be treated. We'll explore the game-changing test from a Cambridge based firm, and question wh...
3 Juni 202537min
UK invests in 'cyber army', and turning lead into gold
In this edition of The Naked Scientists: The UK announces a 1 billion pound budget for a cyber army: but what will these keyboard warriors be doing? Also, a vaccine for norovirus that is just one pill...
30 Maj 202532min
Titans of Science: Simon Baron-Cohen
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, Titans of Science continues with Autism research pioneer, Simon Baron-Cohen... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
27 Maj 202532min
Curing mosquitoes' malaria, and the history of our units
In this edition of The Naked Scientists: The new drug that cures mosquitoes of malaria. Intrigued? You'll see why scientists have done this, in just a minute. Also, the Microsoft AI system set to revo...
23 Maj 202533min
The rising tide of fungal diseases
This episode of The Naked Scientists was brought to you in partnership with the health foundation Wellcome.In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we return to the world of fungi and why this is one ...
20 Maj 202535min
