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Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists Dr Chris Smith

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Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...

    What is responsible for a coffee's foam?

    What is responsible for a coffee's foam?

    Thanks to Steven Abbott for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 3 min
    Are the laws of physics consistent around the universe?

    Are the laws of physics consistent around the universe?

    James Tytko asked Toby Wiseman, professor of theoretical physics at Imperial College London, to answer this question from listener Daniel... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 5 min
    Why does some plastic lose its flexibility over time?

    Why does some plastic lose its flexibility over time?

    Jimmie sends in this week's question, seeking an answer as to why plastic loses its flexibility. James Tytko took on the question with the help of Chemistry World's Phillip Broadwith... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 5 min
    Can a "random" action ever be exactly replicated?

    Can a "random" action ever be exactly replicated?

    This week's Question of the Week comes in from listener David, who asks:'On the show 'Tipping Point', Often at the end they play out the final three counters as 'What would have happened.' Would the result actually be what would have happened?Thanks to Tony Padilla for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 4 min
    What language do the profoundly deaf think in?

    What language do the profoundly deaf think in?

    Thanks to Bencie Woll and Victoria Mousley for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 3 min
    How far can electrons get away from their atom?

    How far can electrons get away from their atom?

    Thanks to University of Cambridge's Ben Allanach for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

    • 3 min

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