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Ask the Naked Scientists

Dr Chris Smith

How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!

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799 episodes
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Episodes799

Mar 1, 2024 · 22 min
How much does the internet weigh?
Why does a towel get dirty...
Feb 23, 2024 · 14 min
Can you die of fright?
Also, why are lightning strikes noisy? And how do astronauts' bodies change after a long time in space?
Feb 16, 2024 · 17 min
Does your life flash before your eyes when you die?
Also, why do birds stand on one leg? and why does hearing water make you need the toilet?
Feb 9, 2024 · 16 min
How much rainfall becomes groundwater?
Why is laughter infectious?
Feb 2, 2024 · 15 min
How does the Sun transfer heat to the Earth?
Is it possible to rewild a farm?
Jan 26, 2024 · 17 min
What is ultra processed food?
How do some birds learn to talk?
Jan 19, 2024 · 19 min
Do mosquitoes prefer certain people?
Also, how does a boomerang work? And why aren't cameras as good as our eyes?
Jan 12, 2024 · 20 min
Why doesn't the Earth make wind as it moves through space?
Also, what are speech impediments? And, what are shooting stars?
Jan 5, 2024 · 19 min
Where did Earth get its water from?
Can you find out the age of a tree without chopping it down?
Dec 22, 2023 · 22 min
Are some wildfires beneficial?
Also, What is the worst case scenario for climate change? Ans what causes lactose intolerance?
Dec 18, 2023 · 18 min
Does Mercury have a moon?
And is the flag from the Apollo landing still flying on our Moon? Plus rats in Christmas trees, itching, and drinking from your aircon...
Dec 8, 2023 · 14 min
What is the science behind a midlife crisis?
Also, where do flies go in winter?
Dec 1, 2023 · 24 min
Are scientific discoveries becoming less groundbreaking?
And whether humans might one day be able to live forever...
Nov 24, 2023 · 18 min
Will we be able to put the AI genie back in the bottle?
Why can you see the moon in the day sometimes?
Nov 17, 2023 · 21 min
Should you sleep on your side or your back?
Also, why do moths have dusty wings?
Nov 14, 2023 · 16 min
Does alcohol burn off in cooking, and is curiosity genetic?
Plus, does Dr Chris believe in God, and is there a secret to reversing ageing...
Nov 10, 2023 · 22 min
Why does music make me emotional?
Why do golf balls have dimples? What is a headache?
Nov 3, 2023 · 21 min
How long do dreams actually last?
Plus, are dogs smarter than cats?
Oct 27, 2023 · 17 min
What causes amnesia?
How do parrots mimic sounds?
Oct 20, 2023 · 12 min
Why is cancer so hard to treat?
Also, does a change in the weather lead to joint pain?