5 Live Science Podcast

Chris Smith and the team look at the week's science news including a new therapy for leukemia, a massive deep space explosion & whether detoxing really works.

Dr Karl answers your science questions.

What makes you, you? Join Graihagh Jackson as she asks what makes us unique, and why some people (like her brother) have a six pack, and she doesn't.

"If a Googol is the number one followed by one hundred zeros, what is a Googolplex"

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take a scientific look at some of our favourite festive traditions

Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to discuss what happens if you fire a bullet while travelling at the speed of sound, how we can tackle the spectre of antibiotic resistance, and why the earth's core burns.

Join Chris Smith and the team as they look at how to save one of Earth's most precious resources - soil. Plus the physics behind dogs drinking water, and the week's science news.

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including how the Starship Enterprise could have gravity on board, what's the difference between shop-bought and home-brewed beer, and is it more fuel efficient to run on a full tank of petrol or a half?

Kat Arney and the team look at how technology is influencing the way we listen to, and compose music. Plus the latest science news.

Dr Karl joins Dr Nomia to answer listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including smoking's effect on the body, and whether antibiotics can cause nightmares.