The Naked Scientists Podcast

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: what do we know about the pagers and walkie-talkies used to attack Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon? Also the landmark study on the impact of pregnancy on the human brain. And how scientists in Israel have grown a one thousand-year-old seed that might fill in a missing link in the Bible... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, how engineers are using novel concepts and ideas to attempt to tackle the climate crisis... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How COVID-19 lockdowns affected the brain development of teenagers; how best to dispose of dangerous nuclear waste; and why the UK's puffin population is thriving despite a rise in avian flu. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we take a fresh look at the appendix. Despite its historical reputation of being a useless part of the body, have new studies shone a light on the pivotal functions that the appendix may have? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this insightful discussion, Martin Rees, the Astronomer Royal, shares his extensive knowledge about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. He delves into profound questions about whether E.T. could actually be an AI. Alongside this, groundbreaking research is unveiled about toughening skin for amputees, aimed at enhancing the comfort of prosthetics. The conversation also touches on the innovative mRNA vaccine development for monkeypox, showcasing the adaptability of vaccine technology in the face of emerging health threats.

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, teaching an old mine new tricks: how old mines are being repurposed in the name of science... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How the UK looks set to take the world's toughest line on smoking; the new study showing that last year's Canadian wildfires pumped more CO2 into the atmosphere than most countries worldwide; and why are those astronauts still stranded on the International Space Station? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this episode of The Naked Scientists, we are looking at the outbreak of monkeypox - mPox - in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and fears that it could spread internationally... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: the regulator says the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab is safe, but NICE say we can't afford it; also, the UK MOD launches its first Earth-imaging satellite. We talk to the makers; and the BBC's Frank Gardner on why the UK's butterflies need our help... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Suzanne Turner, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, delves into the concerning links between cosmetic enhancements and health risks. She highlights the association between textured breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, as well as the rising cancer risks tied to tattoos. The discussion broadens to include talc in cosmetics, stressing the urgent need for stricter safety regulations. With alarming increases in skin cancer rates, Turner emphasizes the importance of understanding the chemicals we apply and the implications for public health.