5 Live Science Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

4.6 (103)
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UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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

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Weight loss jabs, COP29, and Brainy birds

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including a look at what is at stake at this year's UN Climate Summit, and the 80 million year old fossil revealing how birds developed their big brains. Plus, an in-depth look at whether weight loss jabs could solve the obesity crisis.

51 min
NOV 10

Smartphones, Black holes, and Pompeii

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including an enormous black hole defying our existing laws of physics, and what DNA analysis is revealing about the inhabitants of Pompeii. Plus, an in-depth look at whether smartphones can harm children's' development.

52 min
NOV 3

Election interference, Mpox, and A lost city

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including the news that the UK has detected its first case of a new Mpox variant, and the discovery of a lost city in Mexico. Plus, an in-depth look at how technology could swing the outcome of the US presidential elections.

52 min
OCT 27

Cancer, Clock changes, Life on Jupiter?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the latest science news. Including the news that Chris Hoy has revealed his diagnosis with terminal prostate cancer, the WHO has declared that Egypt is malaria-free, and the impact clock changes have on our perception of time. Plus, an in-depth look at the Europa Clipper, the NASA spacecraft which has begun a voyage to look for the conditions for life on one of Jupiter's moons. For support on topics covered in this programme, you can get details of organisations within the UK by visiting the BBC Action Line website - bbc.co.uk/actionline.

52 min
OCT 20

Vegan diets, New forms of insulin, and Meteor origins

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including a new form of insulin that can switch itself off before blood sugar levels fall too low, and how scientists have discovered the origins of the meteors that most commonly fall to Earth. Plus, an in-depth look at whether vegan diets are really good for us. For support on topics covered in this programme, you can get details of organisations within the UK by visiting the BBC Action Line website - bbc.co.uk/actionline.

51 min
OCT 13

Brain injuries, Man-eating lions, and the Nobel Prize

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including how scientists found the DNA of human victims in the teeth of a lion, how electrically conductive stitches can be used to speed up healing, and this year's Nobel Prize Winners explained. Plus, an in-depth look at what scientists are doing to tackle brain injuries.

52 min
OCT 6

Lockdown legacy, Brian Cox, Electric car espionage?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including whether electric cars may pose a potential security threat, how stem cells are being used to develop new treatments for diabetes, and an interview with Professor Brian Cox. Plus, an in-depth look at the lasting impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

51 min
SEP 29

Fruity vapes, Ancient cheese, and Cancer vaccines

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. This week we look into signs that fruity vapes paralyze the immune system in the lungs, why the world's oldest cheese was smeared over an ancient Chinese mummy, and why we might be getting an extra moon. Plus an in-depth look into how vaccines are revolutionising the prevention and treatment of cancer.

52 min

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Excellent Interviews

10/29/2023

yoga.aha

The interview with Dr. Fauci is especially good, very objective, well done.
Ok! My Favorite Podcast!!

07/09/2023

trying2Brational

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
Interviewing Anthony Fauci is irresponsible

10/01/2023

haidozo

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.
Excellent science pod

06/20/2021

annereins

This is a wonderful pod. Highly recommended.