• Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

  • By: Dr Chris Smith
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Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

By: Dr Chris Smith
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  • Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...
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Episodes
  • Do plants get cancer from UV light?

    Do plants get cancer from UV light?
    Jul 5 2024
    Thanks to Garth Jenkins from the University of Glasgow for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    4 mins
  • Are there stars outside of galaxies?

    Are there stars outside of galaxies?
    Jun 28 2024
    Brian has been in touch to ask whether stars can be independent of galaxies. James Tytko asked the University of Cambridge's public astronomer Matt Bothwell to help find the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • Why are wind turbine blades shaped the way they are?

    Why are wind turbine blades shaped the way they are?
    Jun 21 2024
    For today's question, James Tytko takes on Janey's query on the shape of modern wind turbine blades and draws a comparison with old fashioned windmills: why such different designs? Professor of Renewable Energy Simon Hogg from Durham University provides the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
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