Ask the Naked Scientists PODCAST
By Dr Chris Smith, Dave Ansell
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Podcast Description
How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.05.25 - Will my wife look like my mother-in-law? | What makes dog poo turn white? Is water really wet, or does it just wet things? What was the nuclear impact of Fukushima? Where did my big ants go? Do microwaves alter water? Is the world changing shape? Where do corrugations in dirt roads come from?... | 5/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.05.18 - Can Aeroplanes run on Diesel? | Are premium-priced fuels really worth the extra cost? Why are males born with nipples? Is a male contraceptive pill in the offing? Do all animals get the same number of heartbeats? Does any one organ failing cause death? Can aeroplanes run on diesel?... | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.05.04 - Why do I want to eat chalk? | Why do I bruise more easily now I'm older? Why do some wind turbines spin in reverse? Are UV sunbeds worse for young skin? Ozone therapy, or quackery? Why do I want to eat chalk? Is blood the same in all animals? And alongside the answers to the best... | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.03.30 - How does snake venom work? | What substances are in snake venom? Where is sea-level measured? Are any of my cells the original ones I was born with? Are we seeing the effects of global warming? How does planetary precession work? How do bullets do damage? How can you tell when a... | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.03.23 - How long can a human heart remain stopped? | What causes jaundice in newborn babies? What is vitiligo? How do liquids behave in space? What causes cardiac arrests? What would happen if Earth span in reverse? What is Bell's Palsy? What are quarks? And how do hiccups occur? Join Dr Chris for this... | 3/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.03.09 - Why do Whales have Horizontal Tails? | Does alcohol affect men and women the same way? Do other animals menstruate? Does intensive training affect a woman's fertility? Is it bad for birds to drink from my swimming pool? Should I shower during a thunderstorm? What causes a febrile convulsi... | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.03.02 - Why do Bubbles go Down in Guinness? | What does the genetic fingerprint of Ozti, the 5300-year-old Alpine iceman, reveal? Why do the bubbles in a glass of Guinness appear to be defying the laws of physics? Could we replace food with pills? Why did a dead bee still sting me? Is there any ... | 3/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.02.24 - In-Vitro Meat? | Can we grow a hamburger in a dish? What's the one meat that vegetarians can ethically eat? Do ants regard rival colonies as friends, or foes? What causes a cerebrospinal fluid leak and can it be repaired? Are flies the same everywhere? Why does b... | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.02.17 - Are insecticides painful for insects? | Why is amputation necessary in cases of gangrene? What is aspartame and can it cause Alzheimer's? What's the basis of the Atkins Diet? How is melanin made and is neuromelanin the same stuff? Why do objects in the rear view mirror appear closer than t... | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.02.10 - What causes Deja vu? | What is freezing rain, do cats control their owners, how do accents arise, why does hair go grey, what is the origin of deja vu, why did my glass table spontaneously explode and is the world population becoming more or less genetically diverse? Dr Ch... | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.01.27 - What is a hydatidiform mole? | This week we debate whether wounds should be left open or covered up, why toenails - but not thumbnails - ingrow, what is hydatid disease, whether we can tag people to track them for life, what causes ringworm, the difference between a TIA and a stro... | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.01.20 - Why do veins look blue? | How much water should you drink in a day? Can miscarriages be prevented? What's more efficient - leaving the hot water on constantly, or heating it only when needed? Why are some eggs double yolkers? What's the point of flies? And why do some people ... | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 12.01.13 - How do they get the stripes in the toothpaste? | Are cellphones safe? Why should cornflour make irradiated skin more comfortable? Why do dogs turn in circles before they lie down or defaecate? Are there any materials transparent to the eye but opaque to a camera? Is the Sun orbiting anything? How d... | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.11.25 - Do My Koi Know My Voice? | What is the best way to manage autism? Do we swap molecules when we touch each other? Can my koi recognise my voice? Can methane be used for firing my pots? Are out of body experiences real? Are vitamin supplements a pill worth paying for? Join Dr Ch... | 11/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.11.18 - Why would Humans Explode? | Is there any evidence for acupuncture? Compared with coffee left to stand, why does freshly-brewed make a different sound when stirred? Does disprin deal with cold sores? Why would blood pressure and cholesterol drop after a trip up Kilimanjaro? What... | 11/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.11.04 - Why Are Planets Round? | Why do more eggs means less water in an egg boiler? Does a hip replacement shorten a leg? Where do beetles go in winter? And why are planets round? Plus, how killing off aged cells improves vitality, why pollution is intensifying cyclones and how ski... | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.10.28 - Are We All Equally Sweaty? | Why do electric clocks lose time, what's smaller than an atom, what is sickle cell disease, does ice stop a nose-bleed, can cartilage be replaced and where does sweat come from and are we all equally sweaty? Ask! this week comes from the British Soci... | 10/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.10.21 - Why can't you tickle yourself? | This week, why does a bout of flu leave you with blocked ears? Can grapefruits be engineered to taste like meat? Why is genetic diversity highest in Africa? Why can't we tickle ourselves? And why does seeing someone else suffer make us experience pai... | 10/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.10.14 - What is an itch? | Where do allergies come from? What "actually" is an itch? What is meant by matching a donated organ? Why do veins distend on a hot day? What causes floaters in the eye? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's fast and furious barrage of question... | 10/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.10.07 - Can you sneeze in your sleep? | Why do some things dissolve but others don't, what are the stains on the towels at the gym and how do astronauts keep their balance in the absence of gravity? Also, what causes meteor showers, can you sneeze in your sleep, what's the best way to disl... | 10/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.09.30 - Can frozen onions make you cry? | Why do onions make you cry and will a frozen onion have the same tear-jerking effect? What medicinal qualities does aloe vera possess? Is ice-crunching harmful? What's the best way to prop up metabolism as we age? What can I do about stress incontine... | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.09.16 - What causes Humans to Combust? | Does cooking with gas taste better, why are yawns infectious, how does carbon dating work, what is spontaneous human combustion, why won't a nine year old blow his nose and how can contraceptives help ovarian diseases? Dr Chris takes on this week's s... | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.09.02 - How do electrons orbit in atoms? | Where does the energy come from that keeps electrons in orbit within an atom? Can cars and truck weigh themselves like lifts to prevent overloading? How long do some atoms or molecules last in the body? What causes croup? Why would electrolysed water... | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.08.19 - How much mucus is made in a day? | Where and in what volume is mucus made in the body? Why do bums look darker that skin elsewhere on the body? How does laughter or low mood affect health and immunity and what causes urticaria? Join Dr Chris for the answers as well as news of a new ge... | 8/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.08.12 - Is a Dragster Faster Going East? | What makes the eye's pupils change size? Does scratching a coin make a machine more likely to accept it? Why does a copper bangle change colour periodically? Does the spinning of the Earth affect the top speed of a dragster? Does ice weigh less than ... | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.08.05 - Do microwaves cook from the inside out? | NASA announce signs of running water on Mars and scientists turn skin cells into brain cells. Plus the answers to why certain drugs work well for some people but not others, why my muffin burns in the middle in the microwave, why things defrost badly... | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.07.15 - Should I Let the Dog Lick My Wounds? | This week - Will wounds heal quicker if licked by a dog? Why does flying cause earaches? How do gas masks work? Why don't continuous rails buckle in the heat? Why do egg shells come in different colours? Dr Chris joins Redi to discuss all of the... | 7/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 11.07.08 - Plummeting Lifts and Replacement Windpipes | Does jumping inside a plummeting lift prior to impact prevent a fatal fall? What causes echoes on phones? Are trees actually net oxygen consumers? Why do my ice cubes grow stalagmites? Why do farts deployed underwater have a worse whiff? Why can't we... | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.07.01 - Why is the Sky Blue? | This Week, Chris Smith and Ben Valsler join Redi in the studio for an extended Ask the Naked Scientists! We find out why the sky appears blue and if electric blankets are bad for your health. Plus, how hot is empty space, how do dogs see the world ... | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.06.10 - Is the ice in the freezer edible? | How do doctors name phobias? Is the ice on the freezer sides safe to eat? What is the low-frequency hum I can hear? Is pipe tobacco tar good for cuts and sores? Why do birthmarks persist? What keeps the head so hot? Why are animals alarmed by loud no... | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.06.03 - How do painkillers know where it hurts? | Can haemorrhoid cream treat under-eye bags, how much radiation was released from Fukushima, why is the moon larger on the horizon, what constitutes stamina, are mobile masts making me ill, why does logic vary between individuals and how does a drug k... | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.05.27 - Why Stones Chip Windows on the Inside | Can a tropical storm be steered? Why should a stone hitting the outside of a window produce a chip on the inside surface? Why do aircraft sound louder going away than when they approach? Dr Chris gets to grips with another crop of top questions as we... | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 11.05.20 - What causes sensitive teeth? | Why can't a person see clearly underwater, what causes sensitive teeth, why do I wake up paralysed and can snail shells treat scars? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of science questions as well as news of a breakthrough in immune su... | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 11.05.06 - Can Males Donate Organs to Females? | Why is sea level rising, are organ transplants between males and females feasible, what keeps a moving bike upright and what causes epilepsy? Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's crop of top questions as well as how climate change is denting ... | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.04.15 - Why do bats dangle upside down? | This week, modelling schizophrenia in a dish, why bats roost inverted, what remains in the ground after oil has been removed, why planets form on a horizontal plane, why we get goosepimples, near-death experiences, the cause of cold urticaria and why... | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.04.08 - What is Yuppie Flu? | Are there any impacts of ground fracturing to recover oil and gas, how do colour-changing creatures coordinate with their surroundings, why do ants invade peoples' houses, what is "yuppie flu" and are all snowflakes really different? Plus, news of ho... | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.03.25 - Where do soundwaves go? | The fate of soundwaves, can salamanders use silicon, why did the moon come closer to Earth, do you need to inhale to smell something, how do drugs know where it hurts and what preceded the Big Bang. Join Dr Chris for the answers to this week's cro... | 3/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.03.18 - Why not put reactors underwater? | Should you keep your banana in the fridge? Why are ice-cubes easier to eject from top-shelf freezer trays? Why not site nuclear reactors underwater in the ocean to help keep them cool? Why was the tsunami water that hit Japan so dirty? Why did the Fu... | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.03.15 - Why Don't Mosquitoes Burst? | What causes the rainbow of colours around an aircraft's shadow, why are moths and mosquitoes attracted to lights, plasma vs LCD TV - what's the difference, how does a mosquito know when it's full of blood, are you ever too old to learn, and how do sc... | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.02.25 - Where do Melons Get their Water? | How do melons concentrate water in their flesh? Why do some hairs grow longer than others? What's the advantage of African curly hair? Does the DNA of a donated organ displace that of the recipient? What are sunspots? Join Dr Chris for another mind-s... | 2/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.02.11 - Asthma, Pool Cleaners and MRSA | This week, the causes of asthma, a new way to "K.O." MRSA, what is lupus and can it be controlled, how do metal-salt pool cleaners work and are henna tattoos safe?... | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.02.04 - Can corks cure cramps? | This week, how stimulating the brain can help you to think outside the box, why corks in the bed can cure cramps, the inside information on itching, the brain basis of meditation and what happens when we do it, the science of sleep, and where did dom... | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.01.28 - Two Suns in the Sky? | Straight from the horse's mouth, or cow's stomach, this week how scientists have found the genetic clue to better biofuels; also, the brain basis of addiction, the cause of false-positive HIV tests, what causes the colours in a peacock's feathers, is... | 1/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.01.21 - What causes kidney stones? | Where do renal calculi come from, can weight loss halt diabetes, how might neuro-feedback help ADHD and autism, what causes panic attacks and are artificial sweeteners safe? Join Dr Chris for the all answers on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, f... | 1/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.01.14 - To Pee, or not to Pee? | Could personal nuclear reactors power towns, why can't eyes be transplanted like livers, is it dangerous not to pee and poo when you need to, do drugs damage sperms and eggs, and how do rain and distilled water differ? Join Dr Chris as he pits his wi... | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 11.01.07 - How do cats navigate? | How cats find their way back to their former homes, the science of self-winding watches, why sunlight triggers sneezes, the basis of lightning and does an open window deter a strike, how fast gravity propagates, is it better to turn off the hot water... | 1/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.12.24 - Can a Mobile Phone Unlock a Car? | What's a light-year, why is the earliest dawn not on the solstice, is the Sun hotter in South Africa, what causes neuropathy, can batteries short out in my pocket, is there a non-surgical solution to a squeaky voice, can my cell phone unlock my car a... | 12/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.12.17 - Do Oxygen Levels Go Down in Winter? | How did a lightning storm spark a glowing ball above a roof, do atmospheric oxygen levels dip in winter, does anyone naturally not have fingerprints, are humans still evolving, and what's the story behind Lorenzo's Oil? Join Dr Chris for an intellect... | 12/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.12.10 - Is the moon upside down? | What can hydrogen reveal about the structure of the early Universe and what causes Alzheimer's Disease; is the moon upside down when seen from south of the equator, what causes Autism and can it be treated and why do I only need 4 hours sleep? Join D... | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.12.03 - Why do some songs get stuck in your head? | Kangaroo mothercare, why we all look different, what's the capacity of the human brain and why do some songs get stuck in your head are all up for analysis this week, and Dr Chris also has news of how worms can treat inflammatory bowel diseases, a me... | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.11.26 - Why Do We Sleepwalk? | What's more accurate, vehicle speed according to a GPS unit, or the speedometer? Also, what causes the Earth's magnetic field to flip, why do people sleepwalk and can the shrunken state of an accidentally boil-washed jersey be reversed? Join Dr Chris... | 11/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.11.19 - How does an astronaut swallow in space? | How do space travellers navigate, can you swallow in microgravity, does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss, is there a "gay" gene, why did a game of football come to a frosty conclusion and why do some plant pigments change colour in water? Jo... | 11/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.11.12 - Does Diesel Pollute More Than Petrol? | This week, how Tetris could hold the key to blocking the bad memories and flashbacks behind post traumatic stress disorder and how an old drug could provide a new answer to neuroprotection from Parkinson's Disease. Also, why dark skin is more prone t... | 11/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.11.05 - Can humans get stuck together during sex? | Where do accents come from, can glass be magnetised, what's the point of males and females and can people get locked together during sex? Join Dr Chris to find out and to hear about a new way to combat cancer, a novel way to block brain damage done b... | 11/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.10.29 - How Does Deodorant Work? | The Naked Scientist, Chris Smith strips science down to its bare essentials.How does grass break concrete?is one of the questions answered in this fascinating show.... | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.10.22 - Can I Crush my capsules? | What stops water moving through a tiny hole, are ground up tablets safe to swallow, what are freckles, how fast can a human heart beat, what happens when a cataract is removed, where do fat flies come from and how does the moon influence the Earth? J... | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.10.15 - Am I ambidextrous? | This week Dr Chris discusses how volcanoes can cut global warming, the evidence for genes linked to race, whether ambidexterity is real, the cause of crop circles, news of a new vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) and the tale of a comet that turned into a... | 10/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.10.08 - Where Does Belly Button Fluff Come From? | Are fat cells all made equal, why women glow while men perspire, the science of electromagnetic induction, what is emphysema, how are drug doses determined, is the Earth gaining weight and where does belly button fluff come from all go under the micr... | 10/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.10.01 - Artificial Noses, Aeroplane Toilets and Big Brains | Where does the waste from an aeroplane toilet go? And could you ever really get stuck to one when pressing the flush? Do we have bigger brains than 500 years ago? And why are planets spherical? We tackle all of these questions this week, as well as f... | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.09.24 - How do Dolphins Drink? | How do dolphins and other marine animals hydrate themselves? Can we use nanotechnology to fight disease? How does a radio-controlled clock work? We take on this variety of questions as well as find out why tea stains our cups, whether volcanic activi... | 9/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.09.17 - Tractor Beams, Phone Masts and Living in Space! | How does a mobile phone mast work? What affect does living in space have on the human body? Could tractor beams become a reality? We take on these space age questions in this week's show as well as reveal the land area of Earth, why people in the Sou... | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.09.10 - Is it Safer to Kiss a Stranger or Touch the Door Handle in a Public Toilet? | Are we at risk when we use public toilets? What can we catch from kissing strangers? Why is it safer to eat cooked rather than rare meat? We take on these risk averse questions as well as find out how the sun burns, why children shouldn't drink coffe... | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.09.03 - Why do Pigeons nod their Heads? | Why do Pigeons nod their heads? How does food become body fat? What can you do with a ramjet? We take on these questions as well as discover how megapixels are formed, whether bees go into their hives at night and why we use CO2 in fizzy drinks. Plus... | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.08.27 - Why are Cacti so Spiky? | On Ask the Naked Scientists this week, we find out how cacti can survive with very little water, and why they are so well endowed with spines! We answer your questions on asteroids, the size of the universe and the correct angle to leave the Earth. ... | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.08.20 - GPS, Floating Bridges and Explosions in Space! | How did we measure geographic distances before GPS? And how do GPS satellites do it now? Would floating bridges help in Pakistan? We'll tackle all of these questions this week, as well as finding out if ice would melt in space and ifall the alcohol e... | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.08.13 - Protons, Photons and Colour-changing Toys | How small is a proton? What is a photon? And how do colour-changing toys work? We'll find out the answers to all these questions this week, plus find out how new stars are born, how painkillers work and the effects of salt on our bodies!... | 8/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.08.06 - Lasers, Atoms and our Universe! | How do lasers work? Could lasers be used to treat cataracts and blindness as well as our eyesight? Why is a hydrogen atom bigger than a helium one? Why is there no oxygen on other planets? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as fin... | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.07.30 - Why does time speed up as we age? | Why does time seem to go by faster as we get older? What do IQ tests really measure? How do probiotic yoghurts work? We get the answers to all these on this week's show, as well as finding out why hair goes lighter in the sun and how 3D televisions w... | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.07.23 - Caramel, Carbon Dioxide and the way to the Centre of the Universe | Why does sugar look so different when you heat it up? How much CO2 is there in all the world's bottles of Cola? And which way is it to the Centre of the Universe? We'll tackle all these questions this week, as well as discovering what causes thunders... | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.07.16 - Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? | Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? How does a jet engine work? Where does earwax come from? Why are some apes vegetarian when we're not? We find out the answers to all these questions, as well as discover what thunderflies are, investigate i... | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.07.09 - Why do Moths Fly Towards Light? | Why are moths attracted to light? How do red-leaved plants photosynthesise? Why don't hayfever sufferers become tolerant to pollen? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as discover if our planet changes its weight, how our brains ... | 7/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.07.02 - Should I Drink from the Hot Tap? | How does vinegar 'cook' an egg? How does Google work? Are the colours we see really real? We'll get the answers to all of these, plus explore how giant tortoises made it to the Galapogos, and how wiping out the human population would alter the atm... | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.06.25 - Flavours, Flies, and Facial Hair! | How are crisp flavours created? What makes flies so resilient? Why do some women get facial hair with age? We take on this variety of questions in this week's show as well as find out how our universe began, if Aspergers syndrome is hereditary and ho... | 6/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.06.18 - Microwaves and Mirages | Is microwaved water safe? Why does a mirage form? What causes that shimmer on a hot road? We tackle all of these questions this week, as well as look at how anti-dandruff shampoo works, how ships stay upright and whether humans are the only species t... | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.06.11 - How Did HIV Begin? | How did HIV originate? Why does anaemia occur more often in Africa? Do growing pains exist? We take on these infectious questions as well as find out how limescale remover works, how rainbows form and whether all objects expand in heat. Plus, we inve... | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.06.04 - Tornadoes, Bombs and Electric Shocks! | How do Tornadoes form? What's a daisy cutter bomb? Why do we get electric shocks when leaving our cars? We take on these questions as well as find out why Jelly freezes in the fridge, why humans can't pickup radiowaves and how far away the moon is. W... | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.05.28 - Ageing and our Senses | Does our sense of taste change with age? How are horrid and pleasant smells decided by our brains? Is it harder to urinate when you're older? We tackle these time-sensitive questions in this week's show as well as find out how de-caffeinated coffee i... | 5/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.05.21 - Why can't we Tickle Ourselves? | Why can't we tickle ourselves? Is deafness down to our genes? Can diabetes cause Eczema? How does deodorant prevent body odour? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal if botox can be used as a medicine, why some people don't... | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa 10.05.19 - Man-boobs, Hair Cells & Relativity in Rugby | Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa! This week we're adding a new member to the Ask! family with a new show on South Africa's flagship station TalkRadio 702. We look at man-boobs, hair cells, relativity at work in rugby, the right way round for yo... | 5/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.05.14 - Bombs and Bacteria | What effects can underground nuclear explosions have on our land? How do antibacterial cleaners work? Could bacteria be used to clean up our environment from pollutants? We take on these question in this week's show as well as find out why the colour... | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.05.07 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes! | Do earthquakes shift the earths axis? If the population of China jumped at once would it cause an earthquake? How much lava is inside the earth? Would more eruptions lead to an ice age? We tackle these questions as well as find out what makes stainle... | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.04.30 - Comets, Planets and Space! | Could a comet shield the earth from the sun? How do planets form around stars? Why are planets spherical? What's the temperature in space? We tackle these astronomical questions in this weeks show as well as reveal why there isn't a cure for the comm... | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.04.23 - Volcanoes, Aeroplanes and our Environment! | Why are some Volcanic Eruptions stronger than others? Why can't aeroplanes fly around the ash in the sky? Is our ozone layer still a concern? Why will sea levels rise if the ice caps melt? We take on these explosive questions in this week's show as w... | 4/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.04.16 - Sun, Clouds and Rain | Why does it feel hotter when the sun is out? Why can we see clouds at night? Is the sky always grey when it rains? We tackle these question on this week's show as well as find out if a magnet could replace the wires in a pendulum, why some plugs only... | 4/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.04.09 - Animals, Hair and Hot Flushes! | Do cats have a sixth sense? How do dogs moult? Why are some hairs longer than others? Why do women get hot flushes? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as find out why we form tears, how animals navigate and why our voice changes whe... | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.04.02 - Boomerangs, Painkillers and Nipples! | Why do boomerangs return? How do painkillers know where to go? Are some painkillers faster than others? Why do men have nipples? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as find out why rainbows form arcs, what Menieres disease is, how ... | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.03.19 - What if the Moon went AWOL? | Could the Earth cope without the Moon, how do safety matches work, what causes hiccups, why don't frosts form undercover, should NASA put people on an asteroid, why do nails grow faster on holiday, and what was here before the Big Bang? Join Dr Chris... | 3/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.03.25 - Lightning, Radiation and the Northern Lights! | How does lightning strike? Should we worry about radiation from mobile phone masts? Do our TV sets give off any radiation? Why do we see the Northern Lights? We tackle these questions in this weeks show as well as reveal how a gyroscope works, why so... | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.03.12 - Spaceships, Sun Rays and Glowing Skies! | How does fuel burn in spaceships without oxygen? Why do we see sun rays from behind clouds? Why is there often a red glow in the night sky? We take on your cosmic questions in this week's show as well as reveal how radios pick up aircraft transmissio... | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.03.05 - Why do we find Bottoms Attractive? | Why is Jupiter round and how does it hold onto its gas, how does skin thickness vary around the body, why does milk soothe the effects of chilli, how do brain sizes vary amongst animals, what makes a person blush, why don't we deafen ourselves when w... | 3/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.02.26 - What Do the Dimples Do on a Golf Ball? | How do meat-tenderisers make meat more succulent, how do they get the corks into Champagne bottles, do explosions travel in space, why have golf balls got dimples, how do holograms work and what does light weigh? Find out with Dave Ansell in this wee... | 2/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.02.19 - Love and Our Universe | How do we fall in love? What is our universe Expanding into? Will our universe ever be sucked back inwards? We take on these cosmic questions in this week's show as well as find out how dogs tell the time, if cracking our knuckles causes arthritis an... | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.02.12 - Earth, Space and Winning the Lottery! | Why does the earth spin? Is the moon moving farther away from earth? What are the odds of winning the lottery twice in a row and of getting the same numbers twice? We take on these questions in this week's podcast as well as reveal the difference bet... | 2/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.02.05 - Spontaneous Combustion and Smellovision | Does being hot under the collar ever lead to spontaneous combustion? Will we ever get smellovision? Does being ill make you smarter? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal if animals and humans react to drugs in the same way... | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.01.29 - Do Strip Lights Flash Beneath Power Lines? | Why do buses get steamy, how do ships withstand super-waves, what's really invovled in balancing on a bike, how come Hawaii's on a hot-spot and do fluorescent tubes flash beneath power lines? Join Dr Dave as he pits his wits against your scientific c... | 1/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.01.22 - Broken Bones and Glowing Worms | How long to bones take to heal? Are healed bones stronger than they were before? How do glow worms glow? We tackle these bright questions on this week's show as well as reveal what a headache is, how to cure a hangover, the strength of atomic bombs... | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.01.15 - Water, Snow and Icy Roads. | At what temperature does sea water freeze? Why do aeroplanes not freeze when up in the cold air? Why can't we use sand on icy roads? We tackle these chilling questions on this week's show as well as reveal if parachutes could slow down a space ship, ... | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 10.01.08 - Food, Fats and Healthy Eating! | Is goose fat bad for us? What food ingredients are healthy? Is soy healthier than meat? What is cellulitis? We tackle these questions to kick off our healthy eating regimes for 2010. We also explore the depths of outer space to reveal how far away ou... | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.12.18 - The Wrong Sort of Snow? | How the moon might make you behave badly, why snowstorms beget thunderstorms, the wrong sort of snow for trains, and whether tomato soup would be a warmer filling for radiators. Dr Dave tackles a festive crop of questions in this week's Ask! the Nake... | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.12.11 - Soap, Water and Tidal Power | How do facial scrubs work to remove spots and oil from our skin? does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Why do we not make more use of tidal power? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal why we faint, how close our g... | 12/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.12.04 - Gold, Hydrogen and Atomic Bombs | How is Gold formed? Could hydrogen be used in power plants? How small can an atomic bomb be? Could we reverse electrolysis to make water? We tackle these questions in this week's show as well as find out how the shrunken heads in Borneo are shrunk, w... | 12/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.11.27 - Jetlag and Body clocks | Can we re-set our body clocks? How can we ease the effects of jetlag? Do body clocks change with age? We look into these questions in this week's show as well as investigate whether lightning can occur without clouds, the effects of head injuries, wh... | 11/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.11.20 - Dark Skies, Meteors and 3D Vision | How can you measure how dark a place is? When do meteor showers occur and how can we see them? How do 'magic eye' paintings work? We reveal the answers to these mysteries in this week's show. We also find out whether the earth breathes, why car whe... | 11/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.11.13 - Snot, Spit and Criminal Minds | What is snot? Why do we make saliva? How do babies have such sweet smelling breath? These, and other less bodily questions, get tackled in this Ask the Naked Scientists. We find out how a radio can consume batteries quickly, where to live to avoid... | 11/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.11.06 - Tough Tomatoes and Custard Conflagrations | Why are tomato skins so tough? Can you make fireworks from custard powder? What is the speed of dark? Join us as Dave Ansell takes on your science questions, explaining if satellites get dusty, how much damage the infamous Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot... | 11/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.10.30 - Venom and Stings | Can venoms be used to treat disease? How deadly is the sting of an Irukandje jellyfish? Do all bees die when they sting? We tackle these buzzing questions on this week's show, as well as find out how our brains process pleasure, reveal where dust com... | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.10.16 - Climate Change and Future Technologies | Is global warming natural as well as man-made? What effect will arctic melting have on our sea levels? Why have cars not evolved past piston engines and fossil fuels? Can sugars be used to fuel cars? We tackle these energy-related questions on this w... | 10/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.10.09 - Exploring our Universe | This week, Dr Dominic Ford joins Dave Ansell to take on your questions about our universe. They reveal whether it's possible to live in outer space for years on end, if we can see the flames of the sun from here on Earth, discuss what dark matter is... | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.10.02 - Eyes, Aliens and Goosebumps! | Why is our peripheral vision so good in the dark? Why do we have goosebumps? Do UFOs exist and is there life on other planets? We explore the answers to these questions as well as investigate how bacteria know where to infect us, how our TV screens w... | 10/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.09.18 - Batteries, Lightning and Stainless Steel | Why do cameras use batteries so quickly? Why does warmth help a battery last longer? How do humans survive lightning strikes? We tackle these questions as well as reveal how steel ships protect themselves from erosion, whether stainless steel really ... | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.09.11 - Aliens, The Moon and The Bermuda Triangle | Do Aliens Exist? Did Neil Armstrong really walk on the moon? What happens over the Bermuda Triangle? We take on these mysteries in this week's show as well as reveal if the earth is growing, why planes leave vapour trails and investigate whether deod... | 9/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.09.04 - Elements, Planets and Satellites | How do new elements enter the periodic table? How much does the earth weigh? Could Jupiter blow up? We tackle these explosive questions on this weeks show as well as reveal the workings of the internet and how it was created, investigate how the gove... | 9/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.08.28 - Spiders, Wasps and Evolution | How do wasps reproduce? Do all spiders bite you? Why have some animals lasted many years without evolving? We take on these questions on this week's show as well as find out how helicopters fly, explain why kettles go silent before boiling, reveal ho... | 8/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.08.21 - Mobiles, Glowsticks and 3D Films | How do glowsticks glow? Do mobile phones have limited frequencies? How do 3D films work? We tackle these questions on this weeks show, as well as discuss the causes of heart attacks, why it's less windy at night and find out why our accents aren't al... | 8/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.08.13 - Parallel Universes, Making Moons and Artifical Brains | You ask Dave Ansell whether parallel universes are possible, how moons are formed around Saturn, what's new for car batteries, the existence of wormholesand how one might go about building an artificial brain.... | 8/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.08.07 - Brainy Birds and Winding Watches | Why do astronauts feel weightless in space? What makes teenagers throw tantrums? Do mobile phones damage our health? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as reveal how jay birds find their food, how self-winding watches work and wheth... | 8/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.07.31 - Exploding Stars, Shoe Polish and Lost in Space | When do stars explode? How does shoe polish work? What happens if you float away from your spacecraft? Why can't we feel the Earth spinning? Dr Dave answers your questions in this week's ASK.... | 7/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.07.24 - Yeast, Gyroscopes and Nuclear Waste | We take a turn around gyroscopes, find out if it's better to run through the rain, identify the origins of yeast, chomp our way through the make-up of white chocolate and ponder the future of telecommunications.... | 7/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.07.17 - Flashes, Orbits and Dogs | We find out why field mice aren't green, why the Earth isn't put off its orbit by the Sun's activity and how dogs have evolved alongside humans. We combat these conundrums in addition to: why does my radio keep playing after I've switched off the ma... | 7/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.07.10 - Trees, Tyres and Teleportation | How big can aeroplanes get? Will we ever teleport? And When we lose weight, where does it go? We take on all these brainteasers and more in this Ask the Naked Scientists Podcast. Plus, Did dogs evolve from wolves? Why do roads need resurfacing a... | 7/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.06.19 - Hiccups and Helium | Why does helium make our voices higher? What are hiccups and how can we get rid of them? How contagious is swine flu? We take on these questions on this weeks podcast as well as find out how beta blockers slow our heart rate down, why food sticks to ... | 6/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.06.12 - Stars, Wormholes and our Expanding Universe | Are Orion's stars shrinking? What are wormholes and do they really exist? What is our universe expanding into? We tackle these cosmic conundrums on this weeks show, as well as find out why light travels faster than sound, if everything spins in space... | 6/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.06.05 - Laughter, Smell and Sounds | How has laughter evolved? Why can'we tickle ourselves? Why do hot and cold water sound different? What is smell and why do things have a smell? We tackle these chalenges on this weeks show, as well as investigate if blood pressure varies in different... | 6/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.05.29 - Glass, Galaxies and the Gulf Stream | Can we break glass using sound? Is glass a liquid? Can we use GPS to navigate galaxies? Will climate change make the UK colder by affecting the Gulf stream? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as reveal how submarines stay at a fixed... | 5/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.05.21 - Solar Wind, Moondust and Mouldy Cheese | How would astronauts cope in a solar wind? Why did dry moon dust hold a footprint? Why does wine age well but beer go off? And should you eat mould? We find out in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. Plus, what happens if yo... | 5/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.05.15 - Cameras, probes and mobile messaging | How do cameras work? What are the Herschel and Plank probes hoping to find out? How are messages sent to computers and mobile phones? We tackle these questions on this weeks show. We also find out if blood gets thinner as you get older, why newspaper... | 5/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.05.08 - Spiders, Space and Skyscrapers | How strong is spider silk? Why are some people scared of spiders? How vast is space and does it have an end? How are skyscrapers built? We answer these question in this week's show. We also discuss swine flu, investigate how good aluminium is as a li... | 5/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.05.01 - Spotty Bottoms and Jogger's Nipple | Why do we get spots on our bottoms? What is Jogger's Nipple? What is Gangrene? Why do we have different languages? We tackle these questions on this week's show, as well as find out how our hearts work and how a pacemaker can control it. We also find... | 5/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.04.24 - Sticky Water, Static Shocks and Solar Storms | This week, we ask how water can be both sticky and slippery, what causes static shocks and if Solar storms can take down aeroplanes. Plus, we find out why 240 volts may be better than 110, and how your body can act as a radio aerial!... | 4/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.04.17 - Painkillers, Plastics and Platelets | How do painkillers work and which ones are available to us? Why doesn't the plastic on ready-meals melt in the oven? How can we donate platelets instead of blood? How can we ease the pain of arthritis? We take on these questions in this week's show. ... | 4/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.04.10 - Sparks, Lightning and Electricity | Can horses feel electric shocks through their fur? Can we create lightning artificially? How do we send electric signals via cables to America? Can frozen nitrogen conduct electricity? We tackle these sparky questions on this weeks show. We also lear... | 4/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.03.20 - Genes and Clones | Are identical twins clones of each other? Can parents with brown eyes have children with blue ones? Is it possible to have blonde hair and brown eyes? How do conjoined twins form? We answer these questions on this week's show. We also find out why ou... | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.03.13 - Electric cars and Exploding Champagne | How much does it cost to run an electric car? Why does shaken champagne not explode if you wait a while before opening it? Would a car filled inside with helium run for longer? Is man the only mammal to have racial features? We dig into these questio... | 3/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.03.06 - Atomic Bombs, The Amazon and our Climate | Can atomic bombs cause changes in our climate? Can understanding the Amazon help control the greenhouse effect? Are we likely to find life in outer space? We take on these question in this week's show. As well as find out about Bell's Palsy, reveal w... | 3/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.02.27 - Planes, Spaceships and Automobiles | How do mobile phones work on planes? Is flying more environmentally friendly than driving? What is rocket fuel? Can we see the International Space Station with the naked eye? These are just some of the questions asked in this week's show. We also inv... | 2/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.02.20 - The Earth and Its Elements | How does the Earth rotate? Why do we not fall off the Earth as it spins? Why is there a periodic table? Why is Oxygen written as O2? We tackle these questions in this week's show. We also find out about the causes and symptoms of diabetes, investig... | 2/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.02.13 - Ice, Snow and Space | What experiments can be done with snow? why is snow white yet ice is clear? How can ice be made without refrigeration? And how do Jet engines work out in space? We tackle these questions in this week's show. We also find out about the Ares-V rocket b... | 2/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.02.06 - Phantom Limbs and Electric Shocks | What is phantom Limb Syndrome? Why don't birds get electrocuted when they land on power lines? Why can a tooth filling give us electric shocks? We tackle these questions on this week's show. We also find out why bears and penguins feet don't freeze ... | 2/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.01.30 - The Science of Lightbulbs and Compact Discs | Do energy saving lightbulbs give you headaches? How do LED lights work? How do CD's show us the spectrum of light? Can we see magenta in the spectrum? We tackle these question on this week's show. We also find out how trrains stay on their tracks and... | 1/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.01.23 - Stars, Stings and Tickles | Why do we see stars in the sky? Why do stars twinkle? Why can't we tickle ourselves? And how do stinging nettles sting? We tackle these question in this weeks show. We also find out whether eyesight can improve with age, how fibre optics work, why wa... | 1/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.01.16 - Space, Sciatica and Solar Power | How does Solar heating work? What is Sciatica? What's the point of space exploration? We tackle these challenges in this week's show. We'll also be finding out why we get headaches, whether we can duplicate stem cells using their DNA and explain why ... | 1/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 09.01.09 - The Science of Sparks, Candles and Lightbulbs. | Would a matchbox spark in space? How do re-igniting candles work? How does an energy-saving lightbulb work? Does the sun rotate like the earth? We answer these questions this week, as well as reveal how mobile phone charms work, investigate why New Z... | 1/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.12.19 - Evolution and Adam's Apples | Why do we have Adam's Apples? Do other primates have them? When we find new species are they due to evolution? Why do we get sleep in our eyes? We tackle these questions on this week's show. We also reveal the healthiest type of olive oil, investigat... | 12/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.12.12 - Moons, Planets and Black Holes. | Will gravity ever pull our moon into a collision with earth? Why are planets round? How big is the black hole at the centre of our galaxy? We solve these mysteries this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out how superglue works, investiga... | 12/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.12.05 - Spies and Satellites | How do spy satellites work? Is it true the US Military can control our GPS? How do we know the centre of the earth is so hot? How can we identify counterfeit money? We answer these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We also investigat... | 12/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.11.28 - Moons, Tides and Teabags! | What would happen if we didn't have tides? If our moon continues moving away from us, will it affect our tides? Why doesn't tea flow out of the bag if the bag is lifted out quickly? We tackle these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, a... | 11/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.11.21 - The Science of Time and Space | Can time ever stand still? could we look back in time with a telescope? Could we see and stop a meteor in space? We tackle these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also be finding ou how decaffeinated coffee is made, if guns nee... | 11/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.11.14 - Water, Sea Levels and Tides | Why do sea levels vary around the world? Why are there 2 tides? What is Autism? How were the colleges of Cambridge built along the river? We answer these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also reveal how people are brainwashed,... | 11/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.11.07 - Stars, Space and Flying Saucers! | Why are stars and planets round? Could a helium balloon ever continue into space? Is the moon bombarded with asteroids? Is it possible to create a flying saucer? We answer these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also investigat... | 11/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.10.31 - Forming Gems and Fighting the Freeze | How are gemstones formed? Why do we get brain freeze when eating Ice Cream? What is Renault's disease? We find out in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as discover how helicopters hover in one place, how some people avoided death during t... | 10/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.10.24 - Fast Cars and Mysteries of our Galaxy | Is it possible to make a car go 1000mph? Should we believe our cars or our Sat-Navs when calculating our speed? Why can we sometimes see both the Sun and the Moon in the sky? We solve these mysteries on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists, as well a... | 10/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.10.17 - Dark Clouds and Sunlight on Your Skin | Why are some clouds dark? Why don't bees stick to their own honey? Why is UV light good for skin conditions, when we know it damages the skin? All these questions and more can be found in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists! Plus, why archaeologi... | 10/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.10.10 - Gluey Geckos and Snow in Space | Why are Geckos feet so sticky? Can it snow on mars? Is it possible for someone to spontaneously combust? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out why lemons float more than limes, reveal the correct terminolog... | 10/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.10.03 - The Science of Fusion and Nuclear Power | What is fusion? Can we achieve cold fusion? How useful is nuclear power and is it safe? We look into these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We'll also be finding out how sailing ships avoid the wind andwhy venomous snakes don'... | 10/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.09.26 - The Science of Flight and the Colours of the Universe | What colour will the end of the universe be? How can the moon look orange? Why can't we fly individually with jetpacks? We answer these questions on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out if bigger brains means dumber people, if the u... | 9/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.09.19 - Red Tongues, Intestinal Bacteria and Gut-busting Stress | Red tongues, intestinal bacteria, appliances on standby and gut-busting stress levels all go under the microscope for Dr Chris's examination in this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists, when we'll also find out why an alternator connected to an electric c... | 9/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.09.11 - The Large Hadron Collider and Future Energy Sources | What is the Large Hadron Collider? How can a particle accelerator simulate the big bang? What are our options for energy in the future? Dr Dave tackles these questions on this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out why the moon doesn't ris... | 9/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.09.05 - Freezing Time and The Expanding Universe | Could you stop yourself ageing by travelling at the speed of light? Why aren't we full of someone else's DNA after a blood transfusion? How do trees drink? All these questions and more will be answered this week on Ask the Naked Scientists! We'll als... | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.08.29 - Flames, Fireworks and Flies! | What is a flame? How do fireworks control their explosions? Why is it impossible to swat flies? Dr Chris tackles these question in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists as well as discovering how much heavier a tree is made by its leaves, predicting t... | 8/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.08.22 - Losing your Senses and Shadows in the Sky | How do planes make shadows on the clouds? Can mosquitoes transmit HIV? Which sense do we lose last under anaesthetic? Drs Chris and Dave have the answers in this week's Ask the Naked Scientists when they also delve into cellulitis and how not to catc... | 8/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.08.15 - Weighing the Earth and Discussing Diabetes | How do we weigh the Earth, what's the basis of diabetes, does dandruff really trigger rain and clone alone - who would you make a copy of given the chance? Dr Chris pits his wits against these and other questions in this weeks edition of Ask the Nake... | 8/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.08.08 - Lightning, Poisonous Plants and White Holes | When is wood not safe to burn? What makes poisonous plants dangerous? Could you get a satellite to orbit the moon? This week on Ask The Naked Scientists, we'll give you the answers to all these questions. We'll also find out the difference between co... | 8/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.08.01 - Nut Allergy Myths and Dogs with Hayfever | Is it dangerous to feed nuts to babies? Can dogs get hayfever? Where does the static on your radio come from? All these and more are answered this week on Ask the Naked Scientists! We'll also be finding out whether blue-eyed people are more sensitive... | 8/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.07.25 - The Science of Brain Freeze and Magic of Mobiles! | Why does our head hurt when we eat too much ice cream? How is it possible to communicate with people on the other side of the world without any wires? What is cellular architecture? Why do only some of us get allergies? We tackle these questions and ... | 7/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.07.18 - Forgetting Memories and Burning Rubber! | Do the cells controlling our memory renew themselves? Where does the rubber go when tyres wear down? What would happen if we grew plants in space? Why do we have earwax? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find o... | 7/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.07.11 - The Power of Piezo and Sounds in Space | Could piezo electricity be used to supply power to the world's population? In space, can anyone hear you scream, or actually hear anything? How do dolphins direct themselves underwater? We tackle these questions and more this week on Ask the Naked ... | 7/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.07.04 - Starting the Sun and Rotting Remains | How was the Sun created? How are dead bodies decomposed? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? We answer these questions and more on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists! We also find out why it's colder at high altitude even though you are ... | 7/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.06.27 - Bouncing Bombs & Deadly Volcanoes! | How can bombs bounce without going off? Could a volcanic eruption be deadly worldwide? What is St Elmo's Fire? Are computers worse for the environment than planes? We tackle these question this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out if d... | 6/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.06.20 - Flying Loops and Fungal Tongues | How do planes fly upside down? How can tongues get fungal infections? Was there another civilisation before humans? Will we be able to predict the future? We tackle these questions on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find out why we have... | 6/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.06.13 - Splitting Atoms and Fires in Space | Can we cut through atoms with scissors? Is it possible to light a fire on the moon? How do gyroscopes work? We answer these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also lfind out how commercial text messaging works, look into how blood t... | 6/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.06.06 - Toning Up and Greenhouses on the Moon | Why can blood vessels burst when pumping iron? Is it possible to grow plants on the moon? Can our joints predict bad weather? And do batteries work in outer space? We tackle these questions and more on this week's Ask the Naked Scientists. We also f... | 6/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.05.30 - Future Power and Outer Space | Can we make our own fuel? Or provide our own power? Could there be smarter life than us in outer space? Could other planets have their own Northern Lights? We find out the answer to these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists. We also find... | 5/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.05.23 - Talking Monkeys and Forming Fossils | Can we engineer monkeys to talk? Why do parrots have the ability to say words? What happens underground to form a fossil? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists.We also find out if one gene can determine your sexuality, inves... | 5/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ask the Naked Scientists 08.05.16 - Floating Clouds and Shining Stars | Why do clouds float in the sky? If Stars are so bright why is our sky dark at night? Does a ducks quack echo? We tackle these questions this week on Ask the Naked Scientists, as well as find out why the sky is blue, discover if there really could be ... | 5/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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