Ask The Naked Scientists Podcast

On this weeks Ask the Naked Scientists we discuss why stinging nettles cause so much pain, why you should keep your bananas apart, and tell you about the effects and symptoms of asbestosis. We also find out which of our favourite foods were discovered in the Americas, if lightning occurs on other planets, why the new digital radios use up more electricity, and how a greenhouse works. All that and more of your questions answered on this weeks podcast. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we answer your questions on population, sonic booms and fuel. We'll be looking into the genes behind your eye colour, why planes are so noise when they go supersonic and how exactly we get our beloved petrol and diesel from its original source-crude oil. We'll also be investigating the best time to walk your dog, why the South Pole is colder than the North Pole and how a collision with our earth created our moon. All that and more of your questions answered on this week's podcast. Like this podcast? Please help us by

This week on Ask the Naked Scientists we answer your questions on diet, the brain and meteors. We'll be looking into what foods can help reduce your cholesterol, if it's possible for our brains to shrink and how meteor showers work. We'll also be talking about dementia, smoking oils, how mountains are like sponges and how to recover if the fast-spreading norovirus gets into your system. All that and more of your questions answered on this special podcast from the Naked Scientists. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Chris, Dave and Sue Marchant tackle your questions on the speed of light, head on collisions, heartburn and much more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists