5 Live Science Podcast Podcast
5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
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ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills
Sun 28 Apr 2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news. Plus, a special look at ADHD.
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Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production
Sun 21 Apr 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
Sun 14 Apr 2024
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
Sun 7 Apr 2024
Science news and we discuss belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids.
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Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa
Sun 24 Mar 2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at a spike in whooping cough cases.
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The gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy.
Sun 10 Mar 2024
The team discuss the gene that turns Labradors into gluttons and migratory birds.
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Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times
Fri 8 Mar 2024
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
Sun 3 Mar 2024
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"
Sun 25 Feb 2024
Science news and we discuss whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
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Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin
Sun 18 Feb 2024
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
Sun 11 Feb 2024
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
Sun 4 Feb 2024
Science news, brain implants, a spine exhibition and the science of shipping
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Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Science news and we discuss retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
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The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes
Sun 21 Jan 2024
Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.
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Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice
Sun 14 Jan 2024
Science news and we speak to psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.
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Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
Sun 7 Jan 2024
Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
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Quantum Leap
Sun 31 Dec 2023
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 Eve 2023
Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.
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Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield
Sun 17 Dec 2023
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
Sun 10 Dec 2023
James Tytko presents science news, and how to confront the UK鈥檚 activity crisis.
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COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins.
Sun 3 Dec 2023
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
Sun 26 Nov 2023
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
Sun 19 Nov 2023
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
Sun 12 Nov 2023
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
Sun 5 Nov 2023
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.
Sun 29 Oct 2023
Science news and we discuss long COVID, hurricanes and "spooky" organisms.
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Mouthguard technology, space junk and Is it time to stop changing the clocks?
Sun 22 Oct 2023
Science news and we discuss mouthguard technology, space junk and changing the clocks.
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Titans of Science: Dame Sally Davies
Sun 15 Oct 2023
Science news and we talk to Dame Sally Davies, former England Chief Medical Officer.
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New malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Lord Robert Winston
Sun 8 Oct 2023
Science news and we discuss a new malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Nobel Prizes.
