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This week Drs Chris, Dave and Phil find out how a venomous spider's bite has Viagra-like properties, how maggots are fighting off MRSA from ulcers, and NASA ahave built a telescope aboard a jumbo jet. We also explore the science of getting...

The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists

May 5, 200755m 35s

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This week Drs Chris, Dave and Phil find out how a venomous spider has got scientists swollen with excitement because it's bite has Viagra-like properties, how maggots are fighting off MRSA from ulcers, and NASA are testing their next generation telescope aboard a jumbo jet. The docs also explore the science of getting geostationary satellites into space, the basis of bacterial intelligence, and how much water trees drink on a hot day. Plus, in kitchen science, Dave and Ben put their heads in a box...to find out how a pinhole camera works. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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