

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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Feb 16, 2020 • 52min
Naked Scientists: Body Clock, Bee Reproduction, Turbulence
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists team give some startling facts about bees, and explain the science behind turbulence.

Feb 13, 2020 • 50min
Dr Karl: Coronavirus, Bush Fires and Black Holes
Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions, including the latest on coronavirus.

Feb 9, 2020 • 51min
Naked Scientists: Gene Editing, Furry Arteries and Wasps Nests
Dr Chris Smith & the Naked Scientists present the hottest science news, and although late, they look at the science involved in celebrating Burns night, with a science ceilidh!

Feb 7, 2020 • 49min
Dr Karl: Corona Virus, Electric Cars and Grand Solar Minimums
The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Karl.

Feb 2, 2020 • 51min
Naked Scientists: Veganism, Climate and AI Cancer Screening
Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Jan 30, 2020 • 48min
Dr Karl: Space trash! Space crash!
Dr. Karl joins Rhod for conversation about all kinds of science.

Jan 26, 2020 • 50min
Naked Scientists: What can we do about food waste?
Find out the latest on the Coronavirus outbreak. Scientists recreate the voice of a mummy from 3,000 years ago, and why are so many people going to gaming bars? Plus a subject close to our stomachs - food waste. Why is there so much of it, and what can we do about it? With Dr Chris Smith.

Jan 23, 2020 • 47min
Dr Karl: The Hockey Stick Climatologist
Dr Karl is joined by Dr Michael Mann, American climatologist and geophysicist to talk to Rhod Sharp about climate change.

Jan 19, 2020 • 47min
Naked Scientists: Climate change, diabetes and origami
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss climate change, type 1 diabetes, packed lunches and origami.

Jan 19, 2020 • 48min
How climate change affects food production, a new way to treat type 1 diabetes and origami
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.