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Are women really more nurturing?
It's another jam-packed episode of Ask the Naked Scientist, illuminating listener questions - in all their usual, rich variety - with fascinating scie...
How is it possible to have 2 different eye colours?
In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: is it possible to teleport atoms? Does garlic repel mosquitoes? What is vaginal thrush? Like this podcast?...
Can spicy food make your ear itch?
In today's episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers: why do some people attract more mosquitoes than others? Is there a link between sweating and sour tastes?...
Why do my wife's eyes light up when she sees me?
In this episode of Ask, if the universe is expanding, what's it expanding into? What's the relationship between descended testes and the chance of hav...
Why do we dislike the sound of our own voices?
On Ask! the Naked Scientist this week: What led to the 'leopard spots' found on Mars? What is the purpose of finger and toe nails? How do bone conduct...
How can you control your phobias?
Is it dangerous to have floaters in your eye? Can you power a lamp with your mouth? Are nations in the global north more innovative than nations in th...
Why does sex make you sleepy?
Is the flipping of Earth's magnetic field a concern? Why might half-filled ice cube trays freeze faster? Why does sex make you sleepy? Why might you g...
Are there fragments of insects in chocolate?
Dr Chris answers listener questions including: do men and women have an equal chance of getting sports injuries? What health benefits can a sugar free...
Why is it so important to finish a course of antibiotics?
Dr Chris is back to answer listener questions. Why do cat's eyes reflect bright colours? What are the short, high pitched ringing noises that can some...
Do animals feel fear?
Do animals feel fear the same way that we do? Do diet supplements boost your immune systems? Can using phones and headphones change the shape of your...
Will our universe keep on growing?
Dr Chris takes on more listener questions. Including: is Chinese medicine separate from Western medicine? Why do we sometimes cry in response to feeli...
Why do adults take longer to wake up than babies?
The questions keep coming for Dr Chris. This week they include: have scientists got their hands on the oldest ice ever studied? Does putting the air c...
Why do medicines get discontinued?
In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris is asked: what is ivermectin? Are sodium ion batteries a rival to lithium? Is the Earth spinning slightly faster? Why...
Is leukaemia genetic?
Do we have another comet visiting from outside the solar system? What is Oumuamua? Is the Ring of Fire amping up in activity? Is leukaemia genetic? Do...
Why does cold water take your breath away?
Why does cold water take your breath away? And why is it cold when you leave the cold water? What smells does an ant produce? Is there a psychological...
Why can't you tickle yourself?
Dr Chris answers listener questions including: what is the Higgs boson? How should I change my lifestyle to prevent diabetes? Why can you pass on yawn...
Why does bleach claim to kill 99.9% of bacteria?
Chris Smith answers listener science questions. They include, is it worth getting the flu vaccine? Is COVID still around? Is it possible to manufactur...
Would a compass work on the Moon?
Dr Chris with more answers to listener science questions: why was the discovery of the Higgs boson worthy of a Nobel Prize? Are birth rates falling ar...
Can a person be cloned?
Dr Chris answers listener questions including, how effective is the flu shot? Is there anything doctors don't want their patients to know? Do our eyes...
When did life start evolving sex?
Dr Chris answers questions on CapeTalk, including: how often should we wash our clothes? Is there a relationship between the Earth's gravity and magne...
What determines the speed of your internet?
Why is February only 28 days long? Is there a link between red meat, testosterone, and male violence? Is there a 'best' LLM? Can macular degeneration...
Should dogs sleep inside the house?
Ask! The Naked Scientist covers questions including, are we humans the universe's consciousness? Is the presence of dimethyl sulphide on an exoplanet...
Are gravity and magnetism related?
In this week's Ask!, Dr Chris explains what we know about deja vu (have we had this one before?) Also, what might have been behind the major power out...
Does the shingles vaccine reduce risk of dementia?
Are there signs of life on another planet? Could a shingles vaccine prevent dementia? Do artificial sweeteners increase our appetite? How is obesity m...
Are girls better at maths than boys?
In Ask! the Naked Scientist, Dr Chris answers medical enquiries such as: why a pacemaker may cause some discomfort. Why might you get a migraine if yo...
Are seed oils unhealthy?
In this week's Ask the Naked Scientist, Chris Smith tells us if we are seeing an increase in cancer numbers. Also, what are the underlying causes of c...
Is my microwave disrupting my Wi-Fi?
In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: does miso ferment differently in space? How can I improve my memory? Could receiving hepatitis A, tetanus,...
Does food taste different on an aeroplane?
Why do we have different blood groups? What drives the libido? Do you get drunk faster on an aeroplane? How long does an artificial heart valve last?...
Can aspirin help prevent cancer?
In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers questions including: what are the minerals in mineral water? Is it safe to drink water from plastic bottles?...
Do edibles hit you harder than smoking a joint?
On Ask! the Naked Scientist, Can you keep sparkling water fizzy for longer? Are magnesium tablets good for us? Why do we crave certain foods? How do b...
Can one black hole swallow another?
Is everywhere at the centre of the universe? How long do sweeteners stay in the digestive system, and what are the best alternatives? Can one black ho...
Why is a dog's nose always wet?
Dr Chris answers science questions from listeners to TalkRadio 702, including; How does one improve short term memory, especially following a brain in...
Is AI polluting medical literature?
Dr Chris answers the usual spectrum of science questions from listeners to CapeTalk, including; are sweeteners bad for our cardiovascular health? If a...
Could a falling bullet injure you?
Do atoms carry memory of information? What happens when dopamine circuits are interrupted? Why might you hiccup when you shave? Why do both kidneys fa...
Why do dogs age faster than humans?
In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris tells us what causes humiditiy in the air. Why are carbonated drinks bad for your teeth? Does the Naked Scientist kno...
Why are humans the only species with advanced intelligence?
Dr Chris answers more listener questions, including: How do sunflowers follow the sun? How does the body determine when you're passing wind or somethi...
How do plants know which way is up?
How can you use sticks to calculate the circumference of the Earth? Can exfoliators remove your fingerprints? How do plants know which way is up? What...
What causes ulcers?
Why do ants drown themselves? Could we power cars with electrolytes? What causes ulcers? Do metal wrist rings actually reduce pain? Should you take pr...
How do you find black holes?
Should you try to break bad habits? How do you stop a 'wandering' itch? Does climate change affect rainfall? Will you be tired if you dream of being a...
Why should you cook at different temperatures in fan ovens?
Dr Chris takes on the final batch of questions of 2024 on CapeTalk. Why does sound cause me pain? What's the difference between white and brown vinega...