5 Live Science Podcast Podcast
5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
Episodes to download
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Can you catch Covid twice?
Sun 18 Oct 2020
The Naked Scientists ask if you can you catch Covid twice.
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Nobel Prizes, Attenborough's new film, and Treating Trump
Sun 11 Oct 2020
The team look at the cocktail of drugs used to treat the US President for Covid-19.
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Science of Vegetarianism
Sun 4 Oct 2020
A look at whether meat eaters might benefit from becoming more vegetarian.
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Big Data
Fri 25 Sep 2020
Science news and we take a closer look at Big Data and what industry knows about you.
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The science of telescopes
Sun 20 Sep 2020
Science news and we take a closer look at the science behind telescopes.
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Discussing the latest developments, and your questions answered
Sun 13 Sep 2020
Dr Chris Smith and guests discuss the latest science issues and answer your questions.
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Gardening and Climate Change
Sun 6 Sep 2020
Science news and in depth look at how climate change could change our gardens.
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Dust, oceans and if a phone can tell whether you're drunk
Sun 23 Aug 2020
The Naked Scientists explore dust, oceans and if a phone can tell whether they're drunk.
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5 Live Science
Sun 16 Aug 2020
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists put Russia鈥檚 Covid-19 vaccine under the microscope.
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5 Live Science : 09/08/2020
Sun 9 Aug 2020
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists delve into new research on Covid-19 in children.
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02/08/2020
Sun 2 Aug 2020
The Naked Scientist weigh up the science behind the Prime Minister's anti-obesity drive.
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The Naked Scientists Pub Quiz
Sun 26 Jul 2020
Adam Murphy and the Naked Scientists host a special science quiz.
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Meet the neighbours: An update on Mars and Venus
Sun 19 Jul 2020
Science news and we meet the neighbours, with an update on Mars and Venus.
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take the fight against coronavirus to the sewers
Sun 12 Jul 2020
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take the fight against coronavirus to the sewers.
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How coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming
Sun 5 Jul 2020
Science news & a look at how coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming.
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Journey to the centre of the Earth
Sun 28 Jun 2020
Science news, plus a special journey to the centre of the Earth.
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The fifth state of matter
Sun 14 Jun 2020
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Science team look at the latest science news.
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The global race to find a vaccine for Covid-19
Sun 7 Jun 2020
Coronavirus news and the global race to find a vaccine for Covid-19.
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The chemical fingerprint for COVID 19, and adapting to the "new normal".
Sun 31 May 2020
A chemical fingerprint for COVID 19, and how we're adapting to the "new normal".
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Loss of smell and coronavirus
Sun 24 May 2020
Loss of smell recognised as a coronavirus symptom. And publishing of scientific papers.
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The Covid-19 Digital Detective
Sun 17 May 2020
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the NHS Covid-19 app
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The Science of World War II
Sun 10 May 2020
This week on 5 Live Science, we鈥檙e bringing you a special episode.
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Coronavirus symptom trackers and plasma treatment for Covid-19
Sun 3 May 2020
5 Live Science examines coronavirus symptom tracker apps and plasma treatment.
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Naked Scientists: The Science Behind Wearing Face Masks
Sun 26 Apr 2020
The Naked Scientists ask how good the science is behind wearing face masks.
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Naked Scientists
Sun 19 Apr 2020
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Science team discuss the latest developments in Science.
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Bubbles, Balloons and Blooms: April Q and A
Sun 12 Apr 2020
Your science questions answered and some kitchen experiments that you can try at home.
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The science of coronavirus
Sun 5 Apr 2020
Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists look at the latest science news.
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Boom! The Naked Scientists at the Cambridge Science Festival
Sat 28 Mar 2020
An hour of science fun featuring genetics to geoscience, chemistry to komodo dragons.
