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Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at a spike in whooping cough cases.

• 53 mins

Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids

Science news and we discuss belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids.

• 43 mins

Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs

Science news and we discuss artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs.

• 51 mins

Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.

• 50 mins

ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news. Plus, a special look at ADHD.

• 51 mins

Zero Gravity

Science news and breakthroughs. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body.

• 51 mins

Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.

• 51 mins

The Science of Language

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take a look at the science of language.

• 52 mins

5 Live Science Podcast 26th May

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.

• 51 mins

Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?

Science news, plus a look at generative AI as we ask: is the AI bubble about to burst?

• 51 mins

Neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter

Science news and we discuss neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter.

• 51 mins

Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction

Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, plus a look into what causes gambling addiction.

• 52 mins

E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees

Science news, and how our changing climate is affecting trees.

• 51 mins

Titans of Science: Geoffrey Hinton

Science news, and we speak to the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.

• 51 mins

Long Covid, Mosquitos and Formula 1

Science news and we discuss long Covid, Mosquitos and the science behind in Formula 1.

• 51 mins

Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds

Findings from NHS Covid app data, AI writing, and the cognitive behaviour of birds.

• 56 mins

Why do seagulls try to steal your chips?

Science news and we discuss why seagulls keep trying to steal your chips.

• 51 mins

Extreme athletic performance

Science news and an in-depth look at how athletes compete at the highest level.

• 50 mins

Bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter.

• 51 mins

Aliens, Dark Energy and Brian Schmidt

Science news, a guide to aliens, plus the man who gave us dark energy, Brian Schmidt.

• 50 mins

Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms

Mpox, clever horses and circadian rhythm expert Russell Foster on our body clock.

• 51 mins

Is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer?

Science news, and is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer? We investigate.

• 52 mins

Mpox, smoking and the ISS

Smoking laws, stranded astronauts, and we put Mpox under the microscope.

• 51 mins

Digging up new uses for old mines

Science news and how disused mines can be used to store energy and for scientific research

• 51 mins

COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins

Science news and we discuss COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins.

• 52 mins

Engineering new solutions to climate change

Science news plus an in-depth look at fresh engineering solutions to climate change.

• 51 mins

Fruity vapes, Ancient cheese, and Cancer vaccines

The risks of fruity vapes, how cheese was found with an ancient mummy, and cancer vaccines

• 51 mins

Lockdown legacy, Brian Cox, Electric car espionage?

Science news, Brian Cox interviewed, and a look at the legacy of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

• 51 mins

Brain injuries, Man-eating lions, and the Nobel Prize

Science news, Nobel Prize winners explained, and an in-depth look at brain injuries.

• 52 mins

Vegan diets, New forms of insulin, and Meteor origins

Science news, plus an in-depth look at whether vegan diets are really good for us.

• 51 mins