

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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Sep 8, 2016 • 49min
Dr Karl
Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer questions about the threat from meteoroids, sonic booms and burning rubbish for power.

Sep 4, 2016 • 51min
5 live Science: Animation
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists go behind the scenes and explore the world of animation. Plus the week's science news.

Sep 1, 2016 • 49min
Dr Karl
Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions on the science of dusk and why we have time zones.

Aug 25, 2016 • 49min
Dr Karl
Dr Rhod and Dr Karl answer your questions on space travel, distant suns and washing up.

Aug 20, 2016 • 50min
5 live Science
Georgia and Connie investigate psychoactive substances.

Aug 13, 2016 • 49min
5 Live Science
Put on some safety goggles as Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs on 5 live Science.

Aug 6, 2016 • 50min
5 live Science
Latest science news including a breakthrough in the fight against the Zika virus, a new study into female fertility, and how scientists are developing materials that can cope with extreme temperatures.

Jul 30, 2016 • 50min
5 live Science
Chris Smith and Kat Arney take a look at this week's leading science breakthroughs including how drug tests will be concluded at the Rio Olympics; tomatoes that defend themselves from parasites; how people are getting taller; and an in-depth look into the future of the fuels that power our cars.

Jul 26, 2016 • 51min
5 live Science
Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they answer the science questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Jul 16, 2016 • 50min
5 live Science
Kat Arney and the Naked Scientist team look for wildlife in the urban jungle.