Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs,
In this week's episode……as the UK re-joins the EU horizon research programme we hear from the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on what she sees as the main benefit from this new deal. Also, scientists discover a way to get lithium batteries charging faster and performing better in the cold, and how and why did we humans lose our tails back in history? Plus we’re looking into potholes, what’s causing them and the research drive to try and fix them permanently.
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Zero Gravity
ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills
Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production
Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs
Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids
Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa
COVID-19, 4 years on.
Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times
The gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy.
Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"
Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin
Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying
Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping
Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.
The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes
Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice
Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
Quantum Leap
Christmas science stories and computer games
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