5 Live Science Podcast

5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Radio 5 Live,542 episodes

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Speeding Up Covid Testing, Predicting Who Gets 'Long Covid', and How Video Games Change How You Think
Chris Berrow from the Naked Scientists rounds up the latest science news.
17 Jan 2021,55 mins
The science to expect from 2021
Meet the fabulous science we can expect in 2021.
10 Jan 2021,54 mins
Special Naked Scientist Stories from 2020
Some curious 2020 stories, like a 46,000 year old ice bird, and life on a space shuttle.
03 Jan 2021,54 mins
Cake, Cows, Climate Change: Best Of 5 Live Science, 2020
The Naked Scientist team reflect on the sensational science we’ve reported on this year.
27 Dec 2020,53 mins
The new strain of coronavirus, George's Marvellous Medicine, and musical computers
The new strain of coronavirus, George's Marvellous Medicine, and musical computers
20 Dec 2020,55 mins
The covid vaccine, research into AIDS, and cutting the carbon in crisps
The Naked Scientist team look at the latest coronavirus vaccine.
13 Dec 2020,55 mins
The Coronavirus Vaccine, artificial vision and how science and technology came together to save Romain Grosjean
The Coronavirus Vaccine, artificial vision and saving Romain Grosjean
06 Dec 2020,54 mins
Squats, globe skimmers and early human migration
The Naked Scientists with a movement-themed Q&A show.
29 Nov 2020,54 mins
Covid vaccines, and the science of people moving
Science news on the latest covid vaccines, and a look at the science of people moving.
22 Nov 2020,54 mins
How our planet moves
Science news and a special look at how our planet moves.
15 Nov 2020,54 mins
Movement of animals and protecting bio-diversity.
Science news. Plus a look at the movement of animals, and protecting bio-diversity.
08 Nov 2020,54 mins
Barrington v John Snow: How best to control Covid-19?
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at lockdowns and coronavirus immunity.
01 Nov 2020,54 mins
Catching Coronavirus on Purpose
Why people are catching coronavirus on purpose, and what makes a tree, a tree.
25 Oct 2020,55 mins
Can you catch Covid twice?
The Naked Scientists ask if you can you catch Covid twice.
18 Oct 2020,54 mins
Nobel Prizes, Attenborough's new film, and Treating Trump
The team look at the cocktail of drugs used to treat the US President for Covid-19.
11 Oct 2020,55 mins
Science of Vegetarianism
A look at whether meat eaters might benefit from becoming more vegetarian.
04 Oct 2020,54 mins
Big Data
Science news and we take a closer look at Big Data and what industry knows about you.
25 Sep 2020,54 mins
The science of telescopes
Science news and we take a closer look at the science behind telescopes.
20 Sep 2020,53 mins
Discussing the latest developments, and your questions answered
Dr Chris Smith and guests discuss the latest science issues and answer your questions.
13 Sep 2020,54 mins
Gardening and Climate Change
Science news and in depth look at how climate change could change our gardens.
06 Sep 2020,54 mins
Where did COVID come from?
The Naked Scientists explore the origins of COVID-19.
30 Aug 2020,54 mins
Dust, oceans and if a phone can tell whether you're drunk
The Naked Scientists explore dust, oceans and if a phone can tell whether they're drunk.
23 Aug 2020,54 mins
5 Live Science
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists put Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine under the microscope.
16 Aug 2020,54 mins
5 Live Science : 09/08/2020
Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists delve into new research on Covid-19 in children.
09 Aug 2020,53 mins
02/08/2020
The Naked Scientist weigh up the science behind the Prime Minister's anti-obesity drive.
02 Aug 2020,54 mins
The Naked Scientists Pub Quiz
Adam Murphy and the Naked Scientists host a special science quiz.
26 Jul 2020,54 mins
Meet the neighbours: An update on Mars and Venus
Science news and we meet the neighbours, with an update on Mars and Venus.
19 Jul 2020,54 mins
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take the fight against coronavirus to the sewers
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take the fight against coronavirus to the sewers.
12 Jul 2020,54 mins
How coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming
Science news & a look at how coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming.
05 Jul 2020,54 mins
Journey to the centre of the Earth
Science news, plus a special journey to the centre of the Earth.
28 Jun 2020,54 mins