

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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Oct 31, 2019 • 39min
Dr Karl
Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science questions about comet orbits, quantum encryption, long-distance radio reception and more.

Oct 27, 2019 • 52min
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Chris Smith and The Naked Scientists report on the first all female spacewalk, an artificial leaf that soaks up CO2 and a new drug for fighting flu.

Oct 24, 2019 • 49min
Dr Karl wonders if you can use the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity.
Dr Karl answers your questions about using the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity, and whether or not we know when the next volcanic island will rise from the sea bed.

Oct 20, 2019 • 51min
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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. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Oct 17, 2019 • 49min
Dr Karl
Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl and dietitian Claire Collins, to take your science questions. Questions this week include; "what is the most nutritious way to prepare veg" and "do certain vegetables have different dietary values"?

Oct 13, 2019 • 52min
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news, stories and analysis. Topics include the science of gene therapy and how whales talk to their babies.

Oct 11, 2019 • 47min
Dr Karl
Bianca Nogrady sits in for Dr Karl to answer your science questions with Rhod Sharp.

Oct 6, 2019 • 45min
The Naked Scientists - Your Science Questions Answered
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. In this week's edition, they answer questions including Who's fitter? A rugby player or a footballer? And Who's better at climbing? A spider or a gecko?

Oct 3, 2019 • 49min
Dr. Karl: Geese, Lies and numbers
Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to take your science questions

Sep 29, 2019 • 50min
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news stories and analysis. Plus a special look into the science behind making glass. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.