Ask the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris SmithHow 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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 813 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesNatural SciencesScience | |||
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You guys are a great podcast and whatever … go check out but why they are amazing (no offense)
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Australia5 months ago - Very Interesting
Great for anyone who loves science or leaning new things.
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United Statesa year 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 Podcasts5KnittinNan
United Kingdom2 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.
Podcast Addict4 years agoNeroThe 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.
Podcast Addict24 years agoNero
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Apple Podcasts | #27 | United States/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #17 |  Canada/Science/Life Sciences |
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Apple Podcasts | #220 | Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Australia/Science/Life Sciences |
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Listener questions drive these accessible science conversations, with explanations spanning biology, health, physics, astronomy, technology and the natural world. Regular presenter Clarence Ford guides the discussions, while science communicator and consultant virologist Chris Smith is a recurring expert, translating research and complex mechanisms into clear answers. Other presenters join across different editions, and occasional specialists add context on topics such as artificial intelligence and science news.
The format is broad and curiosity-led: a question about an everyday experience may lead into a practical health explanation, a scientific demonstration or a wider discussion of how research changes with new evidence. The range sui... more
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