

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, 2018 • 31min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl explains how people can get sick from smoking marijuana, he also explores computer processing power and find out what is best way to thread a needle? He is joined in the studio by Riti Mann and Alexander Solntsev from University of Technology Sydney.

Apr 8, 2018 • 51min
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Georgia MIlls talks blacks holes and genetic testing.

Apr 5, 2018 • 40min
Dr Karl
Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions.

Apr 1, 2018 • 49min
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Georgia Mills examines the science of sound, and how we hear. Including how the brain processes sound, how a blind person can 'see' with sound, and how science can treat deafness.

Mar 29, 2018 • 49min
Dr Karl
Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions. This week; dangerous particles in plastic bottles, anti-biotics and global warming in Australia.

Mar 25, 2018 • 56min
Stephen Hawking
In a special episode, the 5 live Science team remember Stephen Hawking, featuring tributes and memories of his life and work.

Mar 22, 2018 • 46min
Dr Karl
Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl to answer your science questions.

Mar 18, 2018 • 49min
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Dr Chris Smith and the team discuss the latest science stories with a focus this week on computers.

Mar 15, 2018 • 48min
Dr Karl
Richard Foster is joined by Dr Karl and dietitian Professor Claire Collins to answer your questions, including is getting fat inevitable as you age, how to tackle gastritis and what does the gall bladder do. Plus, memories of Stephen Hawking.

Mar 11, 2018 • 50min
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This week Naked Scientist Chris Smith looks into the science questions you've been sending in, including what's the tallest possible building? Are underground cities where we will be living in future? What can we do if an asteroid ends up on an earth bound course? Download the podcast: bbc.co.uk/podcasts/5live