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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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This week, we've partnered with Frontiers as they aim to push science to the top of the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It comes as the publisher's Frontiers Science House prepares to welcome some of the most influential voices in fields... more

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This week, the UK begins the rollout of the chickenpox vaccine to younger children. But why is it only being offered now? Plus, the high-level technological plan to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, what the latest research says about the health of... more

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In this episode, we hear from not one, but two Titans of Science, together. And that's because Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi are neuroscientists, neurologists and long-time collaborators both based at University College London. They've devoted much of th... more

In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why labradors are so greedy, and the beer that doesn't gi... more

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Recent Guests

Zia Murabi
Researcher at the University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Science leads the way at Davos
Fred Fenter
Chief Executive Editor at Frontiers
Frontiers
Episode: Science leads the way at Davos
Jane Metcalf
Executive Chair of the Human Immunome Project
Human Immunome Project
Episode: Science leads the way at Davos
Peter Rose
Chief Executive Officer at Novotron Fusion
Novotron Fusion
Episode: Science leads the way at Davos
Ramsey Farreger
Director of the Royal Institute of Navigation
Royal Institute of Navigation
Episode: Chickenpox jab UK rollout, and how the US grabbed Maduro
Jeanette Beasley
Co-author of a study on plant-based diets at New York University
New York University
Episode: Chickenpox jab UK rollout, and how the US grabbed Maduro
James Blake
Researcher specializing in space debris at the University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Episode: Chickenpox jab UK rollout, and how the US grabbed Maduro
Sir Andrew Pollard
Expert in vaccines and director of the Oxford Vaccine Group
Oxford Vaccine Group
Episode: Chickenpox jab UK rollout, and how the US grabbed Maduro
Blaise Metrivelli
New head of MI6, focusing on technological challenges in intelligence
MI6
Episode: MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage

Host

Chris Smith
Host of The Naked Scientists Podcast, known for engaging delivery and expertise in translating complex scientific topics for a general audience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Superb science podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I wandered lonely as a clown
    United Kingdom3 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
    Australia3 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
    Japan4 months ago
  • Another excellent episode

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMLMN
    Canada4 months ago
  • Best science podcast

    Intelligent questions by the presenter, which don’t insult the listener. Only please, Chris, it’s ADVANCES in science, only advancements in careers etc.. Just because others get it wrong doesn’t mean you have to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    to bff d
    Italy4 months ago

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The podcast is lauded for its informative and fact-based approach, addressing contemporary scientific issues effectively.
Some comments express a desire for less focus on specific topics like COVID-19, indicating a varied audience preference.
Many highlight the hosts' humor and intelligence, which add to the enjoyable listening experience.

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Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi
Q: What is the significance of the CAG repeat in Huntington's disease?
Having 36 or more repeats leads to Huntington's disease, and in this case, protein becomes toxic.
Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi
Q: When did it get linked to the nervous system?
It's believed that the link to the brain was realized during George Huntington's original description of the disease in 1872.
MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage
Q: What does the Roman Space Telescope aim to address?
The telescope will create maps of the universe, investigate dark energy and dark matter, and search for exoplanets.
MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage
Q: What did you find in your study of the birds during the pandemic?
The study found that the birds in Los Angeles had shorter, stubbier bills compared to their wildland counterparts, and this changed as the environment shifted during the lockdown.
Titans of Science: Paul Davies
Q: What is a quantum computer then, and why is it better potentially than what we already have?
A quantum computer operates using the principles of superposition, enabling it to process exponentially more information than traditional computers.

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A flagship show focusing on the latest breakthroughs in science, primarily engaging with a wide range of experts to provide insight into complex scientific topics in an accessible and entertaining manner. Episodes feature interviews with top scientists from various fields, as well as discussions that explore recent developments in areas like health, technology, and the environment. The format encourages listener interaction by addressing audience questions and presenting practical science experiments for listeners to try at home, making it suitable for curious minds of all ages. This podcast stands out through its commitment to breaking down intricate concepts while maintaining a fun and informative tone, appealing to both seasoned science ... more

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3. Jane Metcalf
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8. Sir Andrew Pollard

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