Surprising Shortages and Shaky Supplies

Surprising Shortages and Shaky Supplies

As the UK struggles with a lack of fuel in petrol stations and fresh food shortages in the supermarket, we ask: what else are we at risk of running out of? Plus, in the news, why we might be destined to succumb to the 'worst cold ever' this winter; signs that air pollution causes millions of premature births each year, and scientists peer into the past and read previously-hidden parts of Marie Antoinette's love letters... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi

Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi

In this episode, we hear from not one, but two Titans of Science, together. And that's because Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi are neuroscientists, neurologists and long-time collaborators both based at Uni...

6 Jan 39min

Best Science Stories of 2025

Best Science Stories of 2025

In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why lab...

22 Dec 202552min

MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage

MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage

This week, defence analyst, Michael Clarke, explains the significance of the MI6 agency's scientific shift. Will it help counter Russia's technological threat? Plus, the University of Glasgow's Naveed...

19 Dec 202530min

What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year?

What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year?

Today, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation, we are asking whether it will snow on the 25th of December. It's frequently called a white Christmas and - at this time of year - weather forecas...

16 Dec 202529min

New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged

New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged

On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone dama...

12 Dec 202531min

Titans of Science: Paul Davies

Titans of Science: Paul Davies

Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consid...

9 Dec 202531min

Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad

Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad

Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have ...

5 Dec 202527min

Titans of Science: Georgina Long

Titans of Science: Georgina Long

The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's ep...

2 Dec 202530min

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