5 Live Science Podcast
976 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratings5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
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Episodes
Dr Karl: Carbon Capture, Micro-Plastics and Human Progression
November 29, 2019 00:11 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBianca Nogrady joins Rhod to answer your science questions.
Dr Karl:Carbon Capture, Micro-Plastics and Human Progression
November 29, 2019 00:11 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBianca Nogrady joins Rhod to answer your science questions.
Dr Karl: Virtual Reality, Sharks and Hydrogen Cars
November 21, 2019 04:37 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBRhod is joined by Bianca Nogrady to answer your science questions, including bananas and antimatter, wetsuits and sharks and butterflies in your stomach.
Electricity, hiccups and the power of phenomics
November 17, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team find out about the new solar material to give panels a boost, how hiccups evolved to help babies to learn, 3D TV coming to a screen near you, and are we on the brink of a revolution in medicine. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.
Dr Karl: The Moon, Particle Physics, and Quantum computers
November 14, 2019 15:06 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhy are some bits of the visible moon darker than others? What's the large hadron collider for? And what might quantum computers do for science?
Recycling
November 10, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBChris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news and a special look at recycling.
Dr Karl: Carbon, Trees and Fizzy Drinks
November 07, 2019 04:15 - 48 minutes - 44 MBDr Karl answers your science questions.
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November 03, 2019 04:53 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWhat is A.I, why do some people hate coriander, and what's a panic attack?
Dr Karl
October 31, 2019 04:38 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science questions about comet orbits, quantum encryption, long-distance radio reception and more.
Dr Karl
October 31, 2019 04:38 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science questions about comet orbits, quantum encryption, long-distance radio reception and more.
Dr Karl wonders if you can use the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity.
October 24, 2019 03:31 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDr Karl answers your questions about using the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity, and whether or not we know when the next volcanic island will rise from the sea bed.
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October 13, 2019 03:46 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news, stories and analysis. Topics include the science of gene therapy and how whales talk to their babies.
The Naked Scientists - Your Science Questions Answered
October 06, 2019 04:30 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. In this week's edition, they answer questions including Who's fitter? A rugby player or a footballer? And Who's better at climbing? A spider or a gecko?
Dr. Karl: Geese, Lies and numbers
October 03, 2019 03:29 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBRhod is joined by Dr. Karl to take your science questions
Dr Karl & Rhod talk Space
September 26, 2019 03:50 - 49 minutes - 45 MBDr Karl answers your questions on Space: Where is the universe expanding into? What's beyond it? Why are some orbits different?
Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl & Matt Parker
September 26, 2019 03:35 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBA Night of Maths! Sign Geometry, Magnetic fields and why 6 is scared of 7...
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September 15, 2019 04:26 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe hottest science news, stories and analysis from the Naked Scientists and Dr Karl.
5 Live Science – Sexually Transmitted Infections Under The Microscope
September 15, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDr Chris Smith and the team with the latest science news including the discovery of an earth like planet, seagulls with superbugs, and the animal that likes to play hide and seek. Plus the current epidemic of sexually transmitted infections are put under the microscope.
Dr Karl: Light Years, Lymphoma & Lazing
September 12, 2019 04:08 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBRhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer all of your science questions.
Dr Karl: Gravity, AI & Pop Science
September 05, 2019 03:38 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDr Karl joins Rhod and takes your questions on gravity, AI & pop science.
04/08/2019
August 04, 2019 03:48 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBPut on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Today they hear about the scientists who've printed a 3d heart valve. Plus is the bleep test really a useful measure of fitness?
The science of simulation
July 28, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team delve into the science of computer simulation and ask whether we could be living in the Matrix. Could our reality have been created by a computer? Plus, we meet the people using computer simulation to improve our lives, from predicting the weather to understanding more about the human heart. Also, cancer drugs disguised as fat cells, how cigarette butts are harming our plants, and why canned laughter makes jokes funnier.
The Science of Simulation
July 28, 2019 04:25 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the science of computer simulation. Plus cancer drugs in disguise, shark maps, and how canned laughter makes bad jokes funny.
5 Live Science with Dr. Chris Smith
July 07, 2019 04:01 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss whether we need more trees to help climate and change and if we have enough space for them, whether plants can 'think', if the future of hard-disk will be based on molecules and go to the edge of space in a balloon.
5 Live Science with Dr. Chris Smith
July 07, 2019 04:01 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDr. Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss whether we need more trees to help climate and change and if we have enough space for them, whether plants can 'think', if the future of hard-disk will be based on molecules and go to the edge of space in a balloon.
Naked Scientists - Extreme Cold
June 23, 2019 03:26 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBScience news including the GM mosquito which can wipe out its own population and what causes asthma? Plus a special look at the science of extreme cold.
Dr Karl
June 20, 2019 03:48 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRhod and Dr Karl discuss - Does Domestic Blindness Exist? Why does Junk Food Pack on the Weight?
Your Science Questions Answered
June 16, 2019 04:40 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThe Naked Scientist team answer the science questions you've been sending in this month.
Dr Karl
June 13, 2019 03:39 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBRhod is alongside Dr Karl to discuss optical illusions, rare metals, and electric cars
Extreme Speed
June 09, 2019 04:53 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news and breakthroughs. Plus a special look at the science behind extreme speed.
Rhod and Dr. Karl talk Starlink satellites, red wine & more.
June 06, 2019 03:12 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe hottest science news, stories and analysis with Dr Karl
Dr Karl
May 30, 2019 03:14 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBRhod and Dr Karl answer questions about red cars, the amazon and the universe.
Naked Scientists - Roads and Travel
May 26, 2019 04:14 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBJoin the Naked Scientists for a special hour all about roads and travel.
Dr Karl answers your science questions.
May 23, 2019 03:26 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBRhod and Dr Karl talk about autism, soil and harvest moons.
Dr Karl answers your science questions.
May 23, 2019 03:26 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBRhod and Dr Karl talk about autism, soil and harvest moons.
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May 19, 2019 04:06 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDr Chris and the Naked Scientists discover the human microbiome, and attempt to explain the mysterious dark matter in our Universe.
Dr Karl
May 16, 2019 03:11 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl from Up All Night.
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May 04, 2019 23:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPut on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team tackle the science questions you've been asking. Including: What do you do if you get pregnant in space? How do anti-depressants work? And how do we know how old planet earth is? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.
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May 02, 2019 03:16 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe hottest science news, stories and analysis with Dr Karl
The Naked Scientists
April 28, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBPut on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. This time, how cell transplants can boost wound and tissue repair, using caffeine to perk up solar panel performance, and energy efficient ways of cooking with a conscience.
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April 21, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team tackle discoveries and oddities with a team of experts in a special live show recorded at the Edinburgh Science Festival.
Dr Karl
April 18, 2019 03:39 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl from Up All Night.
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April 14, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDr Chris Smith & the team discuss cancer killing immune systems, sharks with cameras, and the Space Twins.
Dr Karl
April 11, 2019 02:22 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl from Up All Night.
5 live Science - Your Science Questions Answered
April 07, 2019 03:51 - 49 minutes - 45 MBDr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists answer your science questions. Including: is the sugar in fruit better than that in a donut? How do reflective jackets work? And why do bright lights make some people sneeze? Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.
Dr Karl
April 04, 2019 04:04 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBRhod Sharp is joined by Dr Karl and oceanographer Dr Veronique Lago to answer questions.
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March 31, 2019 05:54 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBDr Chris Smith and the team this week are sniffing out Parkinsons, travelling to Mars, and looking at the cutting edge of material science.
Dr Karl
March 28, 2019 04:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDr Karl answers all your science questions with Rhod Sharp. This week discussing hurricanes, ageing and more.
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March 24, 2019 04:43 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBChris Smith and Adam Murphy are in Paris for Hello Tomorrow Global Summit
Dr Karl
March 21, 2019 04:22 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBDr Karl joins Rhod to answer more of your science questions. Topics covered this week include the Spring Equinox, 5G radiation and green flashes in the sky at sunset.