

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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Apr 12, 2020 • 55min
Bubbles, Balloons and Blooms: April Q and A
Today, we’re taking a step back from talking about coronavirus, to bring you a Q and A show with a difference. We answer some of the questions you’ve been sending in, and we also get stuck into some kitchen science experiments which you can join in with at home, whether you're a big kid or a little one.

Apr 5, 2020 • 54min
The science of coronavirus
Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists look at the latest science news, including a new fast test for coronavirus, the effect of the lockdown on our air quality , and how do we make our cities more sustainable?

Mar 28, 2020 • 56min
Boom! The Naked Scientists at the Cambridge Science Festival
From genetics to geoscience, chemistry to komodo dragons, join the Naked Scientists for an explosive hour of Festival science fun. Hear what went on at their live event recorded for the Cambridge Science Festival - recorded before the remainder of the festival was cancelled due to coronavirus. Demos, anecdotes, questions, and booms!

Mar 22, 2020 • 57min
5 Live Science - The latest on coronavirus
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs relating to coronavirus.

Mar 19, 2020 • 50min
Dr Karl: Coronavirus, immune systems and more than one brain?
Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

Mar 12, 2020 • 50min
Dr Karl: Coronavirus, Panic Attacks and the Effect of Copper & Silver on Bacteria
Dotun is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science related questions, including coronavirus, white holes, panic attacks and the effect of copper & silver on bacteria

Mar 8, 2020 • 51min
What's a white hole?
This week, 5 Live Science takes on your science questions, including: what are white holes, why Agatha Christie was so fond of killing people with cyanide in her stories, how gravitational slingshots work, and why doesn't the Moon get a cooler name?

Mar 5, 2020 • 48min
Dr Karl: The nature of human consciousness and hot toddies
Dr Karl answers your science questions, including a dive in to the nature of human consciousness and why a dram of whiskey makes your tea go cold.

Mar 1, 2020 • 50min
Naked Scientists: Bright Neanderthals, Beached Whales and Green Men on Mars
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at a brainy computer which is making a breakthrough against killer bugs and a new discovery explains why whales beach themselves.

Feb 27, 2020 • 49min
Dr Karl And Coronavirus
Rhod's joined by Dr Karl plus special guests Yolanda Plowman and Joanna Rothwell for a Coronavirus special.