5 Live Science Podcast

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Ginny Smith take a scientific journey through time, looking at some of the key experiments and breakthroughs that have led to our present day knowledge.

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the world of science -- including the evolution of butterflies, the mechanics of learning languages, and what would happen if the moon vanished.

Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists discuss teenage fathers have offspring with genetic defects and drones scanning your mobile phone.

Hacking online dating, what makes couples compatible, giveaway fertility sounds in the female voice, maths and marital bliss, and why worms are destined for space travel.

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including what the Earth's core is made out of and why Humans swing their arms whilst walking.

Naked Scientists CHRIS SMITH and KAT ARNEY pose the following questions. Does late night texting affect your sleep? Do chimps have accents? They also look at what french kissing does to your mouth germs.

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney present the another edition of science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

What happens to sound inside the sun? And why do fizzy drinks go flat in the freezer? Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney take an under-the-covers look at the land of nod as we explore the science of sleep including the new study to let teenagers lie-in, ways to controls your dreams, why the brain needs a kip and the impacts of sleep deprivation.

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science -- including the complexities of falling asleep and the frailties of the human knee.