5 Live Science Podcast

Today, we’re taking a step back from talking about coronavirus, to bring you a Q and A show with a difference. We answer some of the questions you’ve been sending in, and we also get stuck into some kitchen science experiments which you can join in with at home, whether you're a big kid or a little one.

Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists look at the latest science news, including a new fast test for coronavirus, the effect of the lockdown on our air quality , and how do we make our cities more sustainable?

From genetics to geoscience, chemistry to komodo dragons, join the Naked Scientists for an explosive hour of Festival science fun. Hear what went on at their live event recorded for the Cambridge Science Festival - recorded before the remainder of the festival was cancelled due to coronavirus. Demos, anecdotes, questions, and booms!

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs relating to coronavirus.

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

Dotun is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science related questions, including coronavirus, white holes, panic attacks and the effect of copper & silver on bacteria

This week, 5 Live Science takes on your science questions, including: what are white holes, why Agatha Christie was so fond of killing people with cyanide in her stories, how gravitational slingshots work, and why doesn't the Moon get a cooler name?

Dr Karl answers your science questions, including a dive in to the nature of human consciousness and why a dram of whiskey makes your tea go cold.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at a brainy computer which is making a breakthrough against killer bugs and a new discovery explains why whales beach themselves.

Rhod's joined by Dr Karl plus special guests Yolanda Plowman and Joanna Rothwell for a Coronavirus special.

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

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists team give some startling facts about bees, and explain the science behind turbulence.

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions, including the latest on coronavirus.

Dr Chris Smith & the Naked Scientists present the hottest science news, and although late, they look at the science involved in celebrating Burns night, with a science ceilidh!

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Karl.

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

Dr. Karl joins Rhod for conversation about all kinds of science.

Find out the latest on the Coronavirus outbreak. Scientists recreate the voice of a mummy from 3,000 years ago, and why are so many people going to gaming bars? Plus a subject close to our stomachs - food waste. Why is there so much of it, and what can we do about it? With Dr Chris Smith.

Dr Karl is joined by Dr Michael Mann, American climatologist and geophysicist to talk to Rhod Sharp about climate change.

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss climate change, type 1 diabetes, packed lunches and origami.

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

Dr. Karl joins Rhod for conversation about all kinds of science.

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

Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science related questions,

Bianca Nogrady sits in for Dr Karl and talks about the fires in Australia, dolphin snot and puffins that use tools.

The Naked Scientist team look back on a year of sensational science bring us their favourite moments from 2019.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with their Christmas Special, looking at how many miles you need to run to work off Christmas Dinner, and whether ear size could be used to track down Santa.

Chris Smith and The Naked Scientists tackle the science questions you've been sending in, including why the universe is expanding and how fast is it doing it; is fat worse than sugar; and can you really die of a broken heart?

It's relativity, particles and memory which tests the knowledge of Dr Petr Lebedev who stands in for Dr Karl and speaks to Rahul Tandon.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team talk to scientists growing new skin, what causes avalanches and how to survive them and new insights into our sun's magnetic field. The hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs.

What would a Martian look like?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team answer your questions and take a look at the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Including is a carbon neutral future even feasible? The team take a look at the new gloves that enable you to reach out and touch virtual reality. Can new organs be grown in a lab? Plus have scientists in India discovered the perfect hangover remedy.

Dr Alice Motion joins Bianca Nogrady and Rhod to answer your science questions. They discuss why dried Weetabix is so hard to get off the bowl and a caller offers some bread glazing advice.

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. They also answer your questions including how do glow worms glow? Why don't birds fall out of trees when they nod off? And will we see budget space tourism in the future?

Bianca Nogrady joins Rhod to answer your science questions.

Rhod is joined by Bianca Nogrady to answer your science questions, including bananas and antimatter, wetsuits and sharks and butterflies in your stomach.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team find out about the new solar material to give panels a boost, how hiccups evolved to help babies to learn, 3D TV coming to a screen near you, and are we on the brink of a revolution in medicine. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Why are some bits of the visible moon darker than others? What's the large hadron collider for? And what might quantum computers do for science?

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news and a special look at recycling.

Dr Karl answers your science questions.

What is A.I, why do some people hate coriander, and what's a panic attack?

Rhod is joined by Dr Karl to answer your science questions about comet orbits, quantum encryption, long-distance radio reception and more.

Chris Smith and The Naked Scientists report on the first all female spacewalk, an artificial leaf that soaks up CO2 and a new drug for fighting flu.

Dr Karl answers your questions about using the Earth's magnetic field to generate electricity, and whether or not we know when the next volcanic island will rise from the sea bed.

Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team ignite your bunsen burners with the hottest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.

Rhod is joined by Dr. Karl and dietitian Claire Collins, to take your science questions. Questions this week include; "what is the most nutritious way to prepare veg" and "do certain vegetables have different dietary values"?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with science news, stories and analysis. Topics include the science of gene therapy and how whales talk to their babies.

Bianca Nogrady sits in for Dr Karl to answer your science questions with Rhod Sharp.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. In this week's edition, they answer questions including Who's fitter? A rugby player or a footballer? And Who's better at climbing? A spider or a gecko?