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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific b

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How does radio reach out of the studio? This week, we tune in explore the science and technology of

Unravelling Epigenetics

2012/12/9

Epigenetics controls the activity of genes inside cells and holds the key to new treatments for old

Protecting Our Oceans

2012/12/2

How should we protect marine ecosystems? We examine the science behind Marine Protected Areas and f

This week, join us on a tour of ISIS, the STFC's Neutron and Muon source. We find out how neutrons

Why does biro ink smell? How can you reset your tolerance to caffiene? Why can't my sat nav and my

Bed Bug Biology

2012/11/11

Bed bug cases are on the rise after a 50 year absence from much of the Western world. But why now?

How does cancer spread? How can we target our immune system to take out tumours? This week we visit

Ugly Animals Need Love Too

2012/10/28

It's not just pandas, great apes and big cats - ugly animals need our attention too. This week, we

Are vegetables intelligent? Is Pi a "normal" number? Are humans the only picky eaters? We take on

How do we tell where sounds are coming from? What does life sound like through a hearing aid? Can we

Tricks of the Mind

2012/10/6

The tricks your mind plays on you are up for analysis this week as we explore the science of taste i

How can we stay sharp as a senior citizen? This week, we explore the different biological approach

Can spiders weave webs in microgravity? Can shampooing cause hair loss? How much brain do we use at

Would you set sail with a robotic skipper? This week, the World Robotic Sailing Championships grac

Will we find life in a lake trapped under 3 kilometres of ice? How can living above an abandoned min

How is data sent safely online, and how can we keep prying eyes away? This week we investigate the

How nerve cells make decisions, how genes control behaviour, using light to interrogate neuronal ci

Is hydrogen the fuel of our future? As fossil fuel reserves run out, this week we ask whether hydrog

What happens if you're exposed to the vacuum of space? Is using a mobile phone on a flight safe? Whi

Curious about Mars...

2012/8/4

Publishing early in recognition of the arrival on the red planet of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory