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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 14, 2019 • 48min
Dr Karl in Antarctica
Some people head to warm climes when they go away for a few days. Dr Karl does the opposite. This week he is in Antarctica to answer your science questions, and is joined by glaciologist Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi and station leader at Casey Station, Chris MacMillian.

Feb 10, 2019 • 50min
5 Live Science
5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, plus Dr Chris and Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Feb 7, 2019 • 48min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl answers your science questions alongside special guest Professor Claire Collins.

Feb 3, 2019 • 49min
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The Naked Scientists look at a new type of male contraceptive that can be reversed, and were recently discovered ancient javelins ever thrown?

Jan 31, 2019 • 49min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl joins Rhod Sharp to answer your questions. This week history of the galaxy, world weather including polar vortex and how to store paint pots.

Jan 24, 2019 • 47min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer more of your science questions. Topics this week include climate change, planets and the energy expenditure of the common housefly.

Jan 20, 2019 • 50min
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Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the week's science news, including: a way to turn cancer cells into fat cells, why coffee is at risk of extinction, and is the dark side of the moon really dark? Plus how microbes put food on our dinner plates.

Jan 17, 2019 • 48min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl answers your questions on glitter, super volcanoes and coconut oil.

Jan 13, 2019 • 50min
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Dr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news. This week including the intelligent material that helps wounds heal, a phone app which detects drug overdoses, and how norovirus makes us unwell. Plus a look at how the human body regenerates itself, and why we get scars.

Jan 10, 2019 • 42min
When legends collide: Rhod finally meets Dr Karl
After 15 years of broadcasting together, Rhod Sharp and Dr Karl finally meet face to face during a special tour of the Royal Institution in London.