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Ask the Naked Scientists

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Episodes

Why does standing up make you see stars?

Why is water's molecular composition one oxygen and two hydrogens, could strong magnets on cars stop crashes, what is the VY Canis Majoris, can salt be used to cool drinks, what is sciatica and why does standing up make some people see stars? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Jun 16, 201617 minEp. 349

What causes light to move?

How does light move without force, is there a connection between migraines and an electrical storm, what causes Parkinson's Disease, how do you treat Job syndrome, why would falling asleep cause leg contractions, what's the best way to boost your immune system, how does momentum affect impact in a crash, how bad is Uveitis and would it be hypothetically possible to observe the big bang? Plus, bone marrow transplants for multiple sclerosis treatment. Like this podcast? Please help us by supportin...

Jun 09, 201623 minEp. 348

How do we vomit?

Do the chemicals in our food cause cancer, how do we vomit, how does the moon affect the tides, do tonsils extend vocal range, is cancer more common in certain races, how fast does electricity travel in water and could cancer be a catalyst for evolution? Plus, could we get a universal cancer vaccine? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Jun 02, 201621 minEp. 347

A new way of keeping time?

Why do you get dark circles under your eyes, could animal blood be used for human transplants, could we dry out silica packets in the microwave, does ozone treatment work, what's the difference between a blood transfusion and a plasma transfusion, what are the new developments in cataract surgery, is there a general anaesthetic alternative in surgery and how do anti-inflammatories work. Plus, a new way of keeping time. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...

May 26, 201620 minEp. 346

Is rewarming food dangerous?

Is rewarming food dangerous, what does uranium look like and how do you find it, does olive oil become toxic when it's heated, how can you treat allergies, why don't aeroplane black boxes float, can laser technology be used for water purification, what causes inner ear infections, what's causing itching from exercise and should we be keeping cows near roads? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

May 19, 201622 minEp. 345

Can we 3D print teeth?

Can we 3D print teeth, how does air conditioning remove condensation from a car, how do helicopter blades carry a helicopter without breaking, why don't people wake themselves up from snoring, why do things knot themselves, how do anti-inflammatory's work and could we use a positively charged solution for fuel? Plus news from the Science on the Swan conference in Perth, Australia. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...

May 05, 201624 minEp. 344

Do planes change the weather?

How do flu jabs really work? Should you refrain from sex before a sports competition? Why don't we sneeze when we're sleeping? Could we use stem cell therapy to cure autism? Is it better to drink beer made from natural products or fizzy drinks with sweeteners? What's crystalline folliculitis? Are all antibiotics variations of the same thing? How many blades do you need to get a clean shave? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...

Apr 21, 201623 minEp. 343

Why do you shudder when you wee?

Are waves slowed by kelp, is there a neural basis for societal differences, why is there more rain after a thunder storm, why do electric stoves keep cooking after they've been turned off, why does the sound of an aircraft change as it flies towards us, why do you shudder when you wee, what does lightning do to a tree when it hits it, how did we define a global time. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Apr 07, 201622 minEp. 342

How do we get vitamin D from sunlight?

If I was on another planet would we see stars the same way? Why do we measure rain in ml? How do we get vitamin D from sunlight? How accurate are DNA tests? What is a lipoma? How long does it take to recover from malaria? Plus, is pollution harming unborn babies? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Mar 18, 201621 minEp. 341

Do antioxidants prevent cancer?

Do antioxidants prevent cancer, how does hypnosis work, how does exercise impact cancer, do girls whistle worse than boys, how does exercise affect weight from a recovery drink and are plastic cars less safe in a lightning storm? Plus, plastic eating bacteria. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Mar 11, 201622 minEp. 340

How do they film fast moving golf balls?

Why do mosquitoes prefer me over my husband? How do they film fast moving golf balls? And if I received a kidney transplant, could I then donate my kidney to someone else when I die? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Mar 04, 201618 minEp. 339

Why do we get butterflies in our stomach?

Why are there warm patches in the sea, why do we get butterflies in our stomachs, does skin absorb face cream and is a magnetic field energy? Plus in the news, immunotherapy for cancer treatment. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Feb 26, 201620 minEp. 338

How big is a drop?

How big is a drop, how do you measure gravitational waves, how do we get accents, why is there thunder after a heatwave and how do trees know when to produce tannin? Plus in the news - a breakthrough in 3D printing organs and bones. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Feb 19, 201623 minEp. 337

What are Gravitational Waves?

What are gravitational waves and how were they found? What is UHT milk, why do stars look like pinpricks of light, what are shin splints, and is moving an injured body part bad for you? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Feb 12, 201617 minEp. 336

What Keeps the Sun Burning?

Could humans evolve to one sex, what is the difference between a hydrogen and an atomic bomb, can eczema be caused by a virus, what keeps the sun burning, are some people more prone to addiction than others, is it possible to have a stroke twice and can fingerprints ever be identicle?Plus in the news, 7 dogs born by IVF. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Dec 11, 201519 minEp. 335

How safe is an old microwave?

How does loneliness affect your health, why is it less windy in the morning, is giving blood good for you, are sugar calories different to other calories, what happens to a baby's waste in the womb, what happens when your skin burns, is it safe to use a repaired microwave, does decomposition produce worms and what are butterflies in you stomach. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Nov 27, 201522 minEp. 334

Why does Jacob Zuma giggle in parliament?

Why does Jacob Zuma giggle in parliament? Antimatter and Dark Matter; why snails like to eat cigarette filters; rusty water cisterns; why tupperware stays wet after dishwashing; cyanobacteria in water courses; and how gravity works. Plus, news of the antibiotic apolcalypse: evidence of human carriage with bacterial strains resistant to the antibiotic colistin secondary to farm use. Dr Chris joins Redi Thlabi to answer your burning science questions... Like this podcast? Please help us by support...

Nov 20, 201522 minEp. 333

Do Animals Have Blood Groups?

Where does water come from, what would have happened if the dinosaurs hadn't been wiped out, does rheumatoid arthritis ever go away, do animals have blood groups, how to stop water from getting contaminated, can the ozone regenerate and why do mosquitos like humans? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Nov 13, 201520 minEp. 332

What is the universe made of?

What is the universe made of? Can neutrinos really travel faster than the speed of light? Will robots ever take over the world? How does wind form? What would happen if you expose yourself to outer space? Can you tickle yourself? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Oct 30, 201523 minEp. 331

What causes stuttering?

What happens to the rubber that comes off tyres, what causes stuttering, how do living things produce oil, why do you develop allergies in adulthood, how can one blood clot in the brain cause so much damage, are memories only stored in the brain and does taste develop in the womb? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Oct 16, 201524 minEp. 330

Do people have free will?

What was before the big bang? Does turning off your heating intermittently actually save energy? Can you prove or disprove free will? Why are flies attracted to bad smells? What is the point of going to Mars? Why do I get a shock from my blanket? Why do we see the same stars at night? Plus, growing a human kidney... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Oct 09, 201523 minEp. 329

Where do deleted texts go?

How does sugar addiction happen? Where do deleted emails go? Plus, flowing water on Mars. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Oct 02, 201523 minEp. 328

Why do wires tangle?

Why do wires tangle? Is borehole water drinkable? Does sea water evaporate? Why are there no more intelligent hominids except humans? How are mountains formed? What makes up non-stick linings on frying pan and are they safe? Plus, the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Sep 25, 201521 minEp. 327

Should we drink wee?

What causes sleep paralysis? Is urine beneficial to drink? Can we clone from fossils? How can galactic collisions occur? What is the difference between Bipolar and PTSD? Can carnivores eat other carnivores? Plus the first ever in vitro sperm genesis. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Sep 18, 201519 minEp. 326

Where did Homo naledi come from?

How old are the Homo naledi remains? How do nails end up in tyres to cause punctures? How did the H. naledi people see in the dark cave where the remains were found? Can vitiligo be reversed? Why were the H. naledi remains deposited in the Rising Star Cave? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Sep 11, 201520 minEp. 325

How can a headless chicken run?

Does the intensity of the sun influence water evaporation, what reasons could there be for a sudden drop in heart rate, how do fixed drug erruptions work, if you stop water from expanding will it still freeze, by keeping sick people alive are we getting weaker as a species, does a full moon energise water, as a species do we have physical limits, how does a headless chicken run and how does a greasy breakfast help a hangover? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...

Aug 28, 201521 minEp. 324

What determines your blood type?

Is DNA set to replace the harddrive? Chris told us about a story where DNA could be used to store digital information and preserve essential knowledge for thousands of years. We then opened the lines and invited listeners to call in with their science related questions. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Aug 21, 201524 minEp. 323

Can you microwave a cockroach?

The Naked Scientist told us about a possible universal flu vaccine that is being researched. We then opened the lines to listeners to call in with their science related questions. What happens to a full container of water when you freeze it? Why does it seem to get colder at day break? Do our bodies use 70% of the energy we consume even when we are not active? Should I eat for my blood type? How does a cockroach survive being cooked in a microwave? Why can sheep and goats not mate? Is it benefic...

Aug 14, 201523 minEp. 322

How does rice fix a waterlogged phone?

How do humans generate body heat, how does rice fix a waterlogged phone, how does a thermos flask store hot water without expanding from the steam, why don't airplanes gain height when flying strait, why do people lose consciousness if the cabin pressure is lost on a flight, does a slipstream ever help the lead cyclist, why don't people bleed out if their leg is amputated and what causes corrugations on roads Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...

Aug 07, 201524 minEp. 321

Can you use a sonic boom as a weapon?

Why do we get nosebleeds? Can you use a sonic boom as a weapon? Is it healthy to sleep under a blanket? What will happen when the sun dies? Why does staring at light help you sneeze? Can a loss of memory cause hearing problems? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Jul 31, 201523 minEp. 320
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