Episodes

  • Can we extract DNA from fossils?

    Can we extract DNA from fossils?
    Jul 19 2024
    Join James Tytko in the hunt for ancient DNA thanks to this question from listener Phil. Jack Lovegrove from the Natural History Museum was on hand to help with the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • What makes up the space when subatomic particles move?

    What makes up the space when subatomic particles move?
    Jul 12 2024
    Phil sent in this quantum conundrum which Will Tingle took on with the help of Ben Allanach, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    4 mins
  • 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
  • Is maths the easiest school subject to remember?

    Is maths the easiest school subject to remember?
    Jun 14 2024
    While helping his son with his maths revision, Andrew was struck by the ease with which he slipped back into the groove of the subject. He wants to know why that might be. James Tytko sought to find out with help from Catherine Loveday, neuropsychologist at the University of Westminster... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • Why do we need to keep replacing our cells?

    Why do we need to keep replacing our cells?
    Jun 7 2024
    James Tytko answers listener John's question with the help of Professor of Cardiovascular Health, Nadia Rosenthal... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    4 mins
  • What kills an unused car battery?

    What kills an unused car battery?
    May 31 2024
    Thanks to Rhod Jervis for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    3 mins