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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COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins
Sunday
Science news and we discuss COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins.
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Digging up new uses for old mines
Sun 8 Sep 2024
Science news and how disused mines can be used to store energy and for scientific research
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Mpox, smoking and the ISS
Sun 1 Sep 2024
Smoking laws, stranded astronauts, and we put Mpox under the microscope.
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Is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer?
Sun 25 Aug 2024
Science news, and is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer? We investigate.
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Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms
Sun 18 Aug 2024
Mpox, clever horses and circadian rhythm expert Russell Foster on our body clock.
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Aliens, Dark Energy and Brian Schmidt
Sun 11 Aug 2024
Science news, a guide to aliens, plus the man who gave us dark energy, Brian Schmidt.
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Bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter
Sun 4 Aug 2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter.
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Extreme athletic performance
Sun 28 Jul 2024
Science news and an in-depth look at how athletes compete at the highest level.
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Why do seagulls try to steal your chips?
Sun 21 Jul 2024
Science news and we discuss why seagulls keep trying to steal your chips.
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Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds
Sun 14 Jul 2024
Findings from NHS Covid app data, AI writing, and the cognitive behaviour of birds.
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Long Covid, Mosquitos and Formula 1
Sun 7 Jul 2024
Science news and we discuss long Covid, Mosquitos and the science behind in Formula 1.
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Titans of Science: Geoffrey Hinton
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Science news, and we speak to the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.
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E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees
Sun 23 Jun 2024
Science news, and how our changing climate is affecting trees.
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Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction
Sun 16 Jun 2024
Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, plus a look into what causes gambling addiction.
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Neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter
Sun 9 Jun 2024
Science news and we discuss neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter.
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Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?
Sun 2 Jun 2024
Science news, plus a look at generative AI as we ask: is the AI bubble about to burst?
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5 Live Science Podcast 26th May
Sun 26 May 2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.
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The Science of Language
Sun 19 May 2024
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take a look at the science of language.
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Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere
Sun 12 May 2024
The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.
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Zero Gravity
Sun 5 May 2024
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
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"
