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Ask the Naked Scientists

Dr Chris Smith
Mosquitoes
Climate Change
Aging
Ultra-Processed Foods
Moon
Water On Earth
Communication Skills
Pimple Popping Health Risks
Artificial Intelligence
Apollo Missions
Wildfires
Obesity
Longevity
Midlife Crisis
Water Quality
Vitamin D
Lactose Intolerance
Plant Regeneration
South Africa
Antihistamines

How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!

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Recent Guests

Ali Probst
Researcher at Harvard working on malaria treatments
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Episode: When did life start evolving sex?
Dr. Chris Smith
Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and a regular guest expert.
University of Cambridge
Episode: Could popping a pimple on your face kill you?

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Dr. Chris Smith
Naked Scientist and Lecturer at the University of Cambridge, known for engaging explanations of various scientific curiosities.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 267 ratings
  • Very Interesting

    Great for anyone who loves science or leaning new things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ColoRebecca
    United States8 months ago
  • Knittin nan

    Love this and thank you for it. Dr Chris kept me sane and keep perspective right through the covid days , on radio and tv. He does the same on this questions series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnittinNan
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The radio show, which is then uploaded as podcast, is meant for children and very rarely answers the questions asked, or answers them poorly. Often there is an assumption, that any random scientist knows everything about everything. This is false and this Naked Scientist guy knows about as much as anyone who can do a 1 minute Google search.

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    Nero
    3 years ago
  • The radio show, which is then uploaded as podcast, is meant for children and very rarely answers the questions asked, or answers them poorly. Often there is an assumption, that any random scientist knows everything about everything. This is false and this Naked Scientist guy knows about as much as anyone who can do a 1 minute Google search.

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    2
    Nero
    3 years ago
  • Incredibly good.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    podvet
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the clarity and accessibility of complex scientific topics, praising the engaging and practical format of the discussions.
There is a strong sense of appreciation for the hosts' patience and willingness to delve into diverse scientific questions, making the content relatable to everyday experiences.
Some feedback notes that the episodes are relatively short, and listeners would prefer more in-depth explanations on certain topics.
The interactive format receives positive remarks, with many finding the Q&A style to be both informative and entertaining.

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What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Q: What happens to the atoms during melting that suddenly lets light through in glass?
When sand is melted to form glass, the molecules link together in a way that allows light to pass straight through instead of scattering as it does with tiny crystals.
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Q: How bad is the suffering of animals with foot and mouth disease?
It can be seriously impactful, causing animals to become severely unwell, and the disease is stable in the environment, prolonging the infection cycle.
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Q: Can one drink the milk from an infected cow or eat its meat in a burger?
The virus does not infect humans; however, anything that makes an animal ill could pose other risks and that is why we avoid including such products in the food chain.
Can the brain recover from alcohol misuse?
Q: Can your cerebellum recover if you stop drinking?
Yes, while some recovery is possible, severe damage from chronic alcohol abuse may be less reversible, and medical support is crucial when stopping drinking.
What is an induced coma?
Q: Can I think myself into health?
You can influence your experience of symptoms through thought but cannot reverse a pathological process like a cataract without medical intervention.

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