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 | 801 | 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)
Apple Podcasts2Perth,wa
Australia2 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 | #67 | United States/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Canada/Science/Life Sciences |
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Apple Podcasts | #11 | Australia/Science/Life Sciences |
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A science-focused call-in and Q&A format that mixes rapid-fire questions with accessible explanations from a Naked Scientist expert. Episodes cover biology, physics, health, space, and everyday curiosities, featuring live listener questions, demonstrations, and expert context to unpack complex concepts for a general audience. A standout thread is the ability to connect quirky questions (like why toast lands butter-side down or cube-shaped wombat poop) to real-world science, making topics approachable without sacrificing credibility. The show is notable for its frequent, approachable expert guests and a conversational style that encourages curiosity across a broad range of science topics.
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