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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: lawmakers scramble to stop AI from being used to develop bioweapons. What has spooked the experts? Plus, we look at how childhood chemotherapy can leave genetic scars on organs, raising disease risk; why ultra-strong ice could soon be used... more

El NiƱo 2026 is predicted to be the strongest on record, and today we consider how the climate pattern can affect the weather, the economy, and our health. This episode features forecasting supremos Aidan McGivern and Peter Gibbs; leading economist V... more

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Coming up, we hear from the scientists behind a world-first treatment to reshape the skull of a one-year-old boy. How did they do it? Also ahead, an Anthropic researcher warns that AI is advancing so quickly that it may, with a slight chance, "kill a... more

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We've partnered with the Royal Institute of Navigation to explore driverless vehicles, also known as autonomous vehicles, or AVs. The Naked Scientists ride on a self-driving bus in Cambridge to see what makes them tick. We hear from 'driver' Nick Bai... more

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Recent Guests

Silvia Schivano
UCL Biomedical Engineer, developer of the artificial springs
University College London
Episode: World-first baby skull surgery, and could AI kill us?
Mads-Peter Heide Jorgensen
Architect of narwhal data collection project
Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
Episode: World-first baby skull surgery, and could AI kill us?
Oase Jilani
Great Ormond Street Neurosurgeon
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Episode: World-first baby skull surgery, and could AI kill us?
Dan Clarke
Head of Innovation and Technology for the Greater Cambridge Partnership
Greater Cambridge Partnership
Episode: What you need to know about driverless vehicles
Ramsey Faragher
Royal Institute of Navigation Director
Royal Institute of Navigation
Episode: What you need to know about driverless vehicles
Ed Cameron
Managing Director of Whippet, Cambridge bus operator
Whippet
Episode: What you need to know about driverless vehicles
Jim Hutchinson
CEO of Fusion Processing
Fusion Processing
Episode: What you need to know about driverless vehicles
Laura Fadina
Naked Scientists Intern
Naked Scientists
Episode: What you need to know about driverless vehicles
Jamie Wilson
Head of Concepts and Advanced Engineering at Alexander Dennis
Alexander Dennis
Episode: What you need to know about driverless vehicles

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Chris Smith
Host of The Naked Scientists Podcast
Rachel Ralph
Co-host of The Naked Scientists Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • For everyone

    The NSPodcasts are concise, wide-ranging and interesting, not just for Scientists but for everyone. Great interviews and great topics every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DermoGreg
    Australia22 days ago
  • excellent quality

    high-quality show covering a diverse spread of current, global findings in science. i also enjoy the british perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mumbleree
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always interesting topics well explained and a bad wordplay joke here and there, which I love 😁

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Greeny
    4 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 Kingdom5 months ago
  • Superb science podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I wandered lonely as a clown
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Audience appreciates credible hosts and high-caliber scientists.
Engaging, accessible science storytelling with strong guest quality.
The show consistently delivers deep dives with practical takeaways, though some topics may lean technical for casual listeners.
Listeners value factual, well-researched episodes and clear explanations.
Broad topic range keeps content fresh and informative.

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Shingles vaccine and heart disease, and allergy transpoosion
Q: What about the potential mechanisms behind this association?
Possible mechanisms include stronger suppression of the virus with the recombinant vaccine, reducing vascular inflammation, and the involvement of the adjuvant; however, prospective studies are needed to confirm causality.
Shingles vaccine and heart disease, and allergy transpoosion
Q: What did you find?
In over 70,000 people aged 60+, the recombinant vaccine was associated with roughly a 9% reduction in cardiovascular events across the three outcomes, particularly in men, over seven years, compared with the live vaccine.
Shingles vaccine and heart disease, and allergy transpoosion
Q: And what was the outcome measure you were looking for?
The focus was on three major cardiovascular outcomes: ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and ischemic stroke, comparing rates between the two vaccine cohorts over about seven years.
Shingles vaccine and heart disease, and allergy transpoosion
Q: How did you test this then? What did you actually do to see if that is the case?
We compared cohorts vaccinated with the live vaccine versus the recombinant vaccine, using the US transition from the old to the new vaccine to reduce healthy vaccine bias and create an experimental design that isolates potential vaccine effects on cardiovascular outcomes.
How chemistry can make us healthier
Q: So if reading genomes isn't enough, how do we realistically screen for disease risk at scale?
We combine targeted genomics for specific cancers with broader, scalable chemical profiling (phonomics) using high-throughput mass spectrometry and NMR to identify biomarkers and their mechanisms, then use AI to interpret the data and guide drug design.

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A broad, accessible science show that mixes deep-dive conversations with practical takeaways across biology, physics, space, neuroscience, and environmental science. Episodes often feature leading researchers or industry innovators discussing cutting-edge topics like cultured foods, brain science, antimicrobial research, and climate-related phenomena, paired with timely updates on space exploration and technological advances. The host guides clear, engaging storytelling and frames complex topics for a curious audience, often weaving in public health, policy, and ethics implications. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest lineups, approachable explanations of difficult science, and a habit of linking lab breakthroughs to real-world imp... more

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