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The Naked Scientists Podcast

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.

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Coming up, a team of doctors successfully conducts surgery on a baby still inside the womb. How did they do it? Also, what does SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket collision with the Moon mean for future space missions; how the bright lights and loud sounds of ... more

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This week, we explore how the food industry uses science to develop new foods that are better for the environment, healthier, and still taste good. The show is produced by Petra Merzan, a student of the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Trai... more

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In this week's show, wildfires have now spread to Italy, Canada, and the wine-producing region of France, Bordeaux. These fires produce a peculiar cloud phenomenon called pyrocumulonimbus and scientists plan to fly a jet over these clouds to determin... more

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This week, our Titan of Science is cell biologist Sara Wickstrom. Her work focuses on how cells communicate with one another to coordinate growth, development, and movement. These insights have just won Sara the Koerber European Science Prize, and, i... more

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Recent Guests

Sundeep Keswani
Surgeon at Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
Episode: Breakthrough womb surgery, and the SpaceX Moon crash
Lisa Cachara
Biomedical scientist
Quinnipiac University
Episode: Breakthrough womb surgery, and the SpaceX Moon crash
Derek Mallier
Atmospheric chemist on the Inspire team
University of Utah / Inspire
Episode: Chasing fire clouds, and nanoparticles blitz brain cancers
Tom Kisby
Manchester-based scientist
University/Research Lab
Episode: Chasing fire clouds, and nanoparticles blitz brain cancers
Constanza de la Fuente Castro
Researcher from University of Chile
University of Chile
Episode: Chasing fire clouds, and nanoparticles blitz brain cancers
Yara Endvel-Shapira
Researcher published in Science Advances
University of Washington
Episode: Chasing fire clouds, and nanoparticles blitz brain cancers
Sara Wickstrom
Titan of Science, director of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, Munster, Germany
Episode: Titans of Science: Sara Wickstrom
Craig Clements
Director, Fire Interdisciplinary Research Centre, San Jose State University
San Jose State University
Episode: Wildfires worldwide, and algae microbots for drug delivery
Michelle Kirtley
Researcher at Edible Atlas Lab
Edible Atlas Lab, Duke University
Episode: Wildfires worldwide, and algae microbots for drug delivery

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Chris Smith
Host of The Naked Scientists Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Always interesting topics well explained and a bad wordplay joke here and there, which I love 😁

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Greeny
    2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I’ve been a listener for years. There’s so many episodes to choose from now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James99999
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Superb science podcast

    Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I wandered lonely as a clown
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Not to be missed

    The Naked Scientists podcast is the best science show on offer. Up to date, insightful and always entertaining. I never miss an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gcone
    Australia10 months ago
  • The best science podcast

    Love this podcast. These wonderful people have kept me sane, informed, and curious for about 10 years now. Solid research, human decency, dry humour. Even hope and courage on occasion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaPhillips2.0
    Japana year ago

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Listeners praise the show's breadth of topics and ability to make complex science accessible.
Sense of reliability and up-to-date science reporting, with occasional fatigue around ongoing covid topics.
Fans note high-quality guests and strong host questioning.

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Breakthrough womb surgery, and the SpaceX Moon crash
Q: How did you test the procedure before applying it to humans?
We used 3D-printed biomechanical models and simulator-based testing to understand tissue mechanics and validate the approach before real-world application, acknowledging that only human trials could confirm full effectiveness.
Breakthrough womb surgery, and the SpaceX Moon crash
Q: And how have you sought to intervene during gastroschisis in the womb?
We intervene in the middle of gestation, around 26 weeks, by using keyhole techniques to move the intestines back into the abdomen, aiming to set up proper anatomy before birth so the baby can recover and develop normally after delivery.
Titans of Science: Sara Wickstrom
Q: What is the Koerber European Science Award, and what will you do with the 1 million euros?
The Koerber European Science Award is a 1 million euro prize given every other year to a bioscientist; the funds are flexible and will support ongoing research into how mechanical forces influence chromatin and memory in cells, enabling serendipity and progress.
Weight loss pills on sale, and Dolly the sheep's legacy
Q: What exactly is Wegovy and how does it work?
Wegovy is semaglutide, a long-acting GLP-1 analogue that signals fullness to the brain, leading to reduced food intake and weight loss, with similar effectiveness whether taken as a pill or an injection.
Wildfires worldwide, and algae microbots for drug delivery
Q: What is the significance of finding a large exomoon in terms of planetary formation theories?
The exomoon observation hints at diverse formation histories, suggesting that some systems form moons and brown dwarfs through top-down collapse or capture rather than the classical disk-assembly model seen in our solar system, with orbital dynamics indicating a complex history.

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A broad science show that covers a mix of virology, public health, space science, astronomy, ecology, and environmental topics, often anchored by expert guests who translate complex research for a general audience. Episodes frequently feature detailed breakdowns of outbreaks, disease biology, and public health responses, alongside space exploration, climate, and technological breakthroughs. The tone tends toward accessible, evidence-based science with practical takeaways, while also exploring policy, ethics, and the societal implications of new discoveries. A notable strength is the willingness to bring in diverse specialists—from clinicians and epidemiologists to astronomers and conservation scientists—to connect cutting-edge science to ev... more

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2. Lisa Cachara
3. Derek Mallier
4. Tom Kisby
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7. Sara Wickstrom
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