
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1248 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesNatural SciencesScience | |||

This week scientists confirm the link between changes to the microbiome and later development of Parkinson's Disease, a super speedy microfluidic way to diagnose infection and probe antibiotic susceptibility, how many infections does daycare cause in... more
We dive into the science and impact of flooding and coastal change. In partnership with UK Research and Innovation, this podcast explores what flooding is, how we measure tides, the dangers flooding presents to people and places, and how computing an... more
This week, we look at UK Alzheimer's drugs and the latest debate over whether new treatments are a genuine breakthrough or overhyped, alongside a striking HIV case from Oslo that has raised fresh questions in medical research. We also explore new fin... more
This week, we are exploring the oil and gas industry, literally from the ground up: what's the geology of oil formation, how does a petrochemist go from crude to highly refined, can the UK solve its energy price problem by actually using the oil on i... more
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The Naked Scientists podcast is the best science show on offer. Up to date, insightful and always entertaining. I never miss an episode.
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.
Another excellent episode, informative and clearly presented. In an age of increasingly damaging misinformation we need to be able to access the truth, the facts and the discoveries as much as possible. Most people outside of academia have absolutely no access to scientific journals or papers. We are dependent on unreliable, biased sources that bend to political and sometimes social will. Science isn’t always 100% right - that’s the point- science is always discovering more. But it needs to ensu... more
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This show offers an engaging and informative exploration of the latest scientific discoveries and topics, often with a lighthearted touch. Listeners can expect interviews with leading scientists, discussions on medical and environmental breakthroughs, insights into public health, and accessibility of complex scientific knowledge. The focus on both groundbreaking research and everyday science makes it appealing for a broad audience, from casual listeners to science enthusiasts seeking to stay informed about current developments.
Unique elements include addressing listener-submitted science questions, promoting hands-on experiments, and a commitment to demystifying science amidst the challenges posed by misinformation. This creates an inviti... more
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Recent guests on The Naked Scientists Podcast include:
1. Peter Gibbs
2. Joanne Williams
3. Hannah Cloke
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5. Tara Spires-Jones
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7. Jonathan Redfern
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