5 Live Science Episodes Episode guide
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The Science of Language
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take a look at the science of language.
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12/05/2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
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Zero Gravity
Science news and breakthroughs. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body.
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ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news. Plus, a special look at ADHD.
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21/04/2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
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Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs
Science news and we discuss artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs.
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Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at effects of synthetic opioids.
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Has Alzheimer's treatment hit a turning point?
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take an in depth look at Alzheimer鈥檚.
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Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at what's behind a spike in whooping cough.
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COVID-19, 4 years on.
Science news and we discuss COVID-19, 4 years on.
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Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist look into the world of cyber-attacks.
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Lithium batteries, human tails and the science behind potholes
Science news and we discuss lithium batteries, how did we lose our tails? And potholes.
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Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
Science news and we discuss whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
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Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin
Science news and we discuss dengue fever in Brazil, sense of humour and fish skin.
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Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying
Science news and we discuss cancer waiting lists and how pollution affect insects.
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Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping
Science news and we discuss brain implants, spine exhibitions and the science of shipping.
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Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
Science news and we discuss retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
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The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes
Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.
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Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice
Science news and psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.
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Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
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Quantum Leap
A look back on some of 2023鈥檚 scientific discoveries and what we should expect in 2024.
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Christmas science stories and computer games
Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.
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Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield
Science news and we speak to former astronaut Chris Hadfield.
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Covid Inquiry, fossilised trees in the Fens, and getting Britons moving
James Tytko presents science news, and how to confront the UK's activity crisis.
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COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins
Science news and we discuss COP28, swine flu, the Bennu asteroid and digital twins.
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Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson鈥檚 disease
Science news and we discuss the COVID enquiry, red wine headaches and Parkinson鈥檚 disease.
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Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed
Science news and analysis. Including the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids.
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Anastrozole, COP 28, hedgehogs and the James Webb space telescope.
Science news and we discuss Anastrozole, the COP 28 summit and the James Webb telescope.
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Winter flu, AI Summit, Cockney accent and the COVID enquiry
Science news and we discuss the winter flu, the AI Summit and the Cockney accent.
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Long COVID, Hurricanes and "Spooky" Organisms.
Science news and we discuss long COVID, hurricanes and "spooky" organisms.
