

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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Dec 7, 2017 • 47min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science including: Stonehenge's purpose, is the cricket "snicko" flawed and what was the nativity star

Dec 3, 2017 • 49min
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Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists answer your questions about pointy mountains and herds of dinosaurs.

Nov 30, 2017 • 48min
Dr Karl
In Dr Karl's absence, Rhod is joined by Jessica Bloom and Bianca Nogrady.

Nov 26, 2017 • 50min
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The Naked Scientists are looking at the latest ageing research

Nov 19, 2017 • 50min
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Chris Smith investigates the rise of antibiotic resistance.

Nov 16, 2017 • 44min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including does a white cricket ball behave differently when thrown? Should we be cautious about fad gluten-free diets? As well as more on the opening of freezer doors.

Nov 12, 2017 • 48min
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Chris Smith asks why do food allergies clear up after a course of antibiotics and can protein meals stave off the munchies?

Nov 9, 2017 • 47min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your science questions. This week they discuss core body temperature, reverse swing in cricket and space elevators.

Nov 5, 2017 • 50min
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Naked Scientists, Chris Smith and Georgia Mills reveal why bacteria in your gut might control whether you recover from cancer. Plus we model the aftermath of the meteor that finished off the dinosaurs and get under the skin of electronic tattoos.

Nov 2, 2017 • 48min
Dr Karl
Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your science questions. This week they explore how a Moonbow is made and why fridge doors sometimes refuse to open.