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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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’s 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’s 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’s disease
Sun 26 Nov 2023
Science news and we discuss the COVID enquiry, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s 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.
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Covid vaccine for all variants, and Anthony Fauci in conversation
Sun 1 Oct 2023
Science news and we discuss future proof covid jab, antimatter and a super continent.
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Spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroid samples.
Sun 24 Sep 2023
Science news and we discuss spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroids.
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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman (Part 2)
Sun 17 Sep 2023
Science news and we discuss infections, potential vape ban and the legacy of Ian Wilmut.
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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman
Sun 10 Sep 2023
Science news and we discuss RAAC, the treatment of Sepsis and scents from ancient Egypt.
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Eating well without compromising on taste
Sun 3 Sep 2023
A summer cooking challenge in the name of eating well without compromising on taste.
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India Land on the Moon
Sun 27 Aug 2023
Science news, and we find out how much we really know about the moon.
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The real Oppenheimer
Sun 20 Aug 2023
Science news and an inside look at the reality of the atom bomb.
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Q&A
Sun 6 Aug 2023
Chris Smith and the panel are answering the science questions you've been sending in.
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Artificial Intelligence
Sun 30 Jul 2023
Science news plus a look at AI, what can this emerging technology really do for us?
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Tackling Depression
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Science news plus a look at depression, and how we can help to manage the condition.
