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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

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    • 4.6 • 102 Ratings

5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

    Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?

    Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?

    This week: The genetically engineered mosquitoes released to fight malaria in Africa, how fake news skews public opinion, and what is it like to own an extra thumb? We're also looking at generative artificial intelligence and asking: is the AI bubble about to burst?
    Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

    • 51 min
    5 Live Science Podcast 26th May

    5 Live Science Podcast 26th May

    Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.

    • 51 min
    The Science of Language

    The Science of Language

    Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team discover why children born by caesarean section are less likely to respond to their measles jabs, how ancient trees revealed that last summer was the hottest for over 200 years, plus take an in-depth look at the science of language.

    • 52 min
    Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere

    Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere

    The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.
    In this episode a new vaccine to build immunity and scientists have found their first rocky planet with an atmosphere, around a nearby star.

    • 51 min
    Zero Gravity

    Zero Gravity

    Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week, as AstraZeneca acknowledged that their COVID vaccine is linked to a rare blood clotting side effect, we find out more about it. Plus how scientists are getting closer to cracking nuclear fusion, and how adding bacteria could be key to breaking down plastic. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body, and how science is looking at the future impact of long journeys away from Earth ahead of further exploration into space. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

    • 51 min
    ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills

    ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills

    Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.
    In this week's programme: scientists give mice a rat's sense of smell; we find out why some of China's biggest cities are sinking; and 14 years after disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico, how laser-treated cork may be able to help us to clean up oil spills in future.
    Plus, a special look at ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as we find out what it is, who's got it and how science can help us to better manage it.

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
102 Ratings

102 Ratings

yoga.aha ,

Excellent Interviews

The interview with Dr. Fauci is especially good, very objective, well done.

trying2Brational ,

Ok! My Favorite Podcast!!

Where else can one get such great information, science, interesting discussions, humor, and clever reaprtee? I challenge you to find it all in one place. So just subscribe here and enjoy getting a better brain. X

haidozo ,

Interviewing Anthony Fauci is irresponsible

The framing and glad-handling of the Fauci interview was inexcusable. Ask the man why he ROUTINELY made up “facts”, switched his positions on masking and vaccination based on public perception, and just generally lied and misrepresented knowledge throughout the pandemic. I unsubscribed from this show because of this interview.

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