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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Mar 21, 2011 • 19min
A turn for sperm
Dr Karl discusses a breakthrough in how sperm get turned on: scientists have discovered how the female hormone progesterone activates sperm so they can fertilise an egg. The findings could also lead to new treatments for infertility and help to develop the next generation of contraceptives.
Mar 17, 2011 • 49min
Nuclear questions, nuclear answers.
Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility seems to be on everyone's mind tonight. Dr Karl endeavours to answer those atomic questions.
Mar 14, 2011 • 25min
Japan earthquake and tsunami
The Naked Scientist this week analyses how big the earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been, asks how diamonds can help treat cancer and slices through to the truth about the humble potato peeler.
Mar 10, 2011 • 48min
Stale Cake Hard, Stale Biscuits Soft, Why?
Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all the latest science questions.
Mar 7, 2011 • 26min
The Naked Scientist: Key to the next generation of computer chip
On the latest edition of The Naked Scientist - a new technique that could hold the key to the next generation of computer chips based on a brand new material. What is the popular painkiller that's just celebrated its 112th birthday? As well as all the latest news from the world of science.
Mar 3, 2011 • 39min
Jamie Oliver's Yorkshire puds
Jamie Oliver asks our very own Naked Scientist, Dr Chris why his yorkshire puddings are better than those made by his wife. Other matters up for discussion include diamonds, the four minute mile and mushroom clouds.
Feb 28, 2011 • 19min
The back bone's connected to the
How ancient bones are about to help us to treat modern bad backs and breakthroughs in heart disease and melanoma detection. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.
Feb 24, 2011 • 49min
Exoplanets and the universe
Dr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and the universe is the main topic of conversation.
The origins of the first exoplanets, the creation of the moon and why a vacuum didn't cause the Big Bang.
Plus, why living in colder climates makes you colder.
Feb 21, 2011 • 22min
Science news in Washington with Dr Chris
Dr Chris Smith with news from the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington.
Feb 17, 2011 • 49min
Solar flares and upside down rivers
How could solar flares disrupt global communications? Have you ever heard of upside down rivers? Dr Karl and for a special bonus week, Dr Chris have the answers to another weeks of science conundrums.
