5 Live Science Podcast

It's Q&A time this week and a climate scientist, an astronomer, an economist and a medicinal botanist join us to talk about why we're heading back to the Moon, what's causing the CO2 shortage, how nature might hold the key to the next blockbuster drug, and why there are some parts of the Universe that we'll never get to see.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.In today’s programme:Covid jabs are confirmed for 12 to 15 year olds, are we making too much of the possible side effect myocarditis?Find out who won the Ignobel prizes this year, for unusual and often hilarious scientific studies.Plus... it’s sepsis awareness month, but what is this condition that seems to be being reported a lot more often in recent years, and can artificial intelligence help us to get on top of it?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. This week:Could we send hydrogen to houses through the gas network? Why rats that eat late at night, are more likely to have problems with their weight! Plus... We’re delving into what immunity to Covid-19 really means.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news, including: As children return to school, will there be a spike in covid cases? Leaded petrol disappears from the last service stations; but why did we use it in the first place? Plus, we look at long covid, and ask what can we do to help people who are suffering?

The Naked Scientist team takes a deep dive into the world of carbon sequestration. They hit the Fens, the beach and the farm to hear how nature can help us to lock away carbon and tackle climate change.

From preventing the insect apocalypse to the future of biosensing technology, the Naked Scientist panel answer your science questions.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Including a look at whether incentives will boost Covid vaccine uptake, the discovery of a new carnivorous plant, and the search for the Loch Ness monster with the help of environmental DNA technology.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories. Including a look at the electric vehicle revolution, the antibodies needed for Covid protection, and the 100 year history of insulin.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories. Including a look at whether we are seeing the beginning of the end of the Covid pandemic, as cases fall. Plus tips for athletes coping with extreme temperatures at the Tokyo Olympic Games, and the team go behind the scenes at the Royal Society’s “Summer Science” exhibition which has been taking place online this year.

Tackling the latest talking points, including Covid and its impact on the Tokyo Olympics, the billionaire race for space, and animals with personalities, we answer the science questions you've been sending in.