5 Live Science Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
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Aug 29, 2011 • 27min
The sun always shines in Scotland
This week Dr Chrs and the naked scientists go to the University of Aberdeen to meet a scientist who's exploring the depths of the ocean and a look at Thalidomide 50 years on.
Aug 25, 2011 • 50min
Stars and Supernovas
Dr Karl joins Rhod and as always tackles all your science questions.
Aug 22, 2011 • 25min
The Naked Scientist: Muscular Dystrophy
Chris takes a look at work being done in Italy that may create a new treatment for muscular dystrophy
Aug 18, 2011 • 48min
Peppermints, Chillies & Receptors
Dr Karl answers all your science related questions.
Aug 15, 2011 • 22min
how many bubbles in your bath?
which is warmer, a bath with bubbles in it or one without? Just one of the stranger science stories tackled this week by Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists!
Aug 11, 2011 • 50min
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The effects of adrenalin, the length of time tannins stay in the body and how long does the air last if someone's stuck in a one-metre-cubed airtight box?
Aug 11, 2011 • 23min
Vampire bats
How vampire bats home in on the jugular, why some depressions look like expressions and the world's scientific healdines of the week.
Aug 4, 2011 • 43min
Rainbows and Spiders' Webs
Dr Karl explains "Mackerel Skies", discusses a UFO sighting by a 5 live sportreader and discusses how spiders can link their webs to objects several feet in the air and several feet apart.
Jul 28, 2011 • 40min
How do you tow an iceberg?
The fate of matter that gets sucked into a black hole, the genetic implications of organ transplants, and the use of desalination techniques to help combat drought are all explored with Dr. Karl. And he answers the question: how do you tow an iceberg?
Jul 21, 2011 • 47min
Moonshine and waves
Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to explain why the moon glows, how waves wave and how sound is heard in the ear.
