

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.
Episodes
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May 24, 2018 • 46min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions, including how does Australia handle water shortages, is time variable, and why can one listener hear his neighbour's ultrasonic cat repellent device?

May 20, 2018 • 50min
Water
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the week's science news including: a possible cure for the common cold, the latest on the climate crisis, and the science of snuggles. Plus a special look at water and making sure we don't run out.

May 17, 2018 • 49min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Professor Geordie Williamson, and discuss the Yanny/Laurel audio debate

May 13, 2018 • 49min
The Naked Scientists answer your questions
The Naked Scientists answer your questions, looking at whether nanobots will be able to destroy the world, can food allergies be inherited and are ants telepathic?

May 10, 2018 • 48min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions.

May 6, 2018 • 49min
5 live Science
Georgia Mills & the Naked Scientists with the latest science news.

May 3, 2018 • 48min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss your science questions, including understanding plastic clothes pegs, are taller people more intelligent and pixels.

Apr 29, 2018 • 51min
5 live Science
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news, including 65 years of DNA, what marathon running does to your body, and the science of smell.

Apr 26, 2018 • 48min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Alfonso Ballestas-Barrientos and Tracey Ann-Palmer. This week : producing hydrogen from water, and encouraging youngsters into studying science.

Apr 22, 2018 • 50min
5 live Science
Chris Smith sinks his teeth into the science of what tickles your tastebuds.