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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
Malaria
Public Health
Obesity
Covid-19
Gene Therapy
Alzheimer's Disease
Microplastics
NASA
Prostate Cancer
HIV
Nuclear Energy
Russia
Genetics
Chernobyl
Nuclear Weapons
China
Cambridge University
Antimicrobial Resistance

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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This week, Rachael Ralph investigates sugar. Perry Bateman from British Sugar tells her how white sugar and demerara differ; the British Dental Association's Mick Armstrong explains how a high-sugar diet leads to cavities; and Lucy Chambers at Diabet... more

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Today, we explore a Japanese mission to return a sample from Phobos. What might the project tell us about Mars's moons? Plus, Mariam Jamal-Hanjani at Cancer Research UK on Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis and treatment; scientists develop a DNA typew... more

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Today, what causes ageing, and why some animals age faster than others. Joao Pedro Magalhaes discusses ageing biochemistry; Noah Snyder-Mackler links "jumping genes" to shorter lifespans in big dogs; Stephen Clark introduces Jonathan, the 194-year-ol... more

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Coming up, the US places restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine, and MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warns that AI is accelerating cyber threats from Russia. Plus, an electronic sensor that can help detect Parkinson's disease, the health of a generation rais... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Steele
Author of Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old
Episode: Nature's clocks: why some lives fly by
Noah Snyder-Mackler
Researcher with the Dog Aging Project
Dog Aging Project
Episode: Nature's clocks: why some lives fly by
Stephen Clark
Neurologist and brain tumor clinician-scientist who studied Jonathan the tortoise
Carlel Foundation
Episode: Nature's clocks: why some lives fly by
João Pedro de Magalhães
Ageing researcher at the University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Episode: Nature's clocks: why some lives fly by
Nofar Gaifman
Researcher at the University of Surrey
University of Surrey
Episode: US blocks Starlink in Ukraine, and a Parkinson's blood test
Saika Inal
Researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Episode: US blocks Starlink in Ukraine, and a Parkinson's blood test
Michael Clarke
Defence analyst at Sky News and former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute
Sky News
Episode: US blocks Starlink in Ukraine, and a Parkinson's blood test
Attila Andics
Researcher at Eötvös Loránd University
Eötvös Loránd University
Episode: US blocks Starlink in Ukraine, and a Parkinson's blood test
Heather Currie
Gynecologist and founder of Menopause Matters
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Episode: What is menopause, and how can you manage it?

Hosts

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
  • Excellent content as Always.

    Thanks!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    John Newbould
    a month ago
  • 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
    Australia2 months 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 States2 months ago
  • Always interesting topics well explained and a bad wordplay joke here and there, which I love 😁

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Greeny
    5 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 Kingdom7 months 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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Plague death in Russia, and the 2026 Nobel Prizes
Q: And what is the effect? How do the cells respond or how do they change when you put them into the equivalent of zero gravity?
Zdowska says the DNA remained robust and largely unchanged after 24 hours, while noting that longer exposure and other space-related forces still need study.
Plague death in Russia, and the 2026 Nobel Prizes
Q: And how does it cause disease, this bacterium? What are the different mechanisms by which it makes a person ill?
Wren says plague can enter through flea or lice bites and cause bubonic plague or septicemia, or spread through respiratory droplets as pneumonic plague.
Nature's clocks: why some lives fly by
Q: So how are they doing that? Do we know?
Andrew Steele says different large animals appear to use different cancer defenses. Elephants have multiple copies of protective genes, including P53, while whales appear to have stronger DNA damage defenses. These adaptations reflect evolutionary trade-offs between maintenance, reproduction and lifespan.
US blocks Starlink in Ukraine, and a Parkinson's blood test
Q: And what did you find?
Gaifman says people exposed to more sugar rationing during the first 1,000 days of life had lower later risks of anxiety and depression, with a dose-response pattern.
What is menopause, and how can you manage it?
Q: What is HRT and how does it help in alleviating menopause symptoms?
Nighat Arif explains that hormone replacement therapy replaces hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, with treatments and doses tailored to the individual. People with a womb generally need progesterone alongside estrogen to protect the womb lining.

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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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