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PODCAST

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

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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00:03:47

Do emotional and pain-induced tears differ?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/08/17

Humans are the only animals that cry tears of emotion as well as pain. But does each type of tear differ in its chemical composition, and can you tell why someone was crying from looking at this? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:30

Music: a concentration aid or complete distraction?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/08/10

Music: a concentration aid or a complete distraction? Why do some people find it helpful and others disruptive? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:15

Can humans spontaneously combust?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/08/02

This week, we tackle the burning issue of spontaneous human combustion. Reported cases of people bursting into flames nowhere near a fire. Is there any scientific explanation for this? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:30

How much of my body can I live without?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/07/27

Which organs are vital and which are luxuries of life? We asked Elena Teh, Medical student at Cambridge University, for the gory details... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:01

Is warp speed possible?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/07/15

Star Trek fantasy or scientifically feasible? We find out with NASA! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:00

What does your sneeze say about your personality?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/06/22

We sniff out the science asking does sneeze volume and sound indicate personality type? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:06

Can eating sweets stop brain fatigue?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/06/15

Can you combat brain fogginess and help with french homework by munching sweets? We find out if there is any scientific rationale for this sweet toothed strategy to deal with brain fatigue. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:48

Are cremated ashes good for plant growth?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/06/08

Would a scattering of your beloved's ashes be good for plant growth? Or could it be toxic? We take this question to Cambridge University's Botanic's Head Gardener. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:05:02

Is there an antimatter planet out there?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/05/26

Are there antimatter planets out there? What would they look like? And how would we tell they exist? We find out! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:54

Which painkiller should I use?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/05/18

What's the difference between aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen? We turn to a Professor of Pain for the answer. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:16

What is fire and how does it burn?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/05/11

We light up our brains with this burning question, igniting the issue with a Professor of Chemistry and Fire Science, Richard Hull, from Lancaster University. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:18

Why am I so tired and bored in the office?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/04/27

Do you feel tired, irritable and bored during the week? Yet full of beans and enthusiasm at the weekend? We find out why this could be! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:20

Man v Machine

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/04/06

Why does my PC need more data storage than my DNA? Surely human processing power is greater than a computers? We crunch into the data to find out! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:25

Is technology steering human evolution?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/03/30

Is technology changing at too fast a pace for our genetic material? Has human evolution halted? We find out! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:41

Is elevator style travel across Earth possible?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/03/24

Could we banish planes and instead use the Earths natural spin to help long distance travel across it's surface? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:54

Does Lightning Fry Fish?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/03/10

When lightning strikes the sea, does it electrocute fish nearby? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:55

Can a brain scan tell if you are depressed?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/02/24

We zoom into MRI scanning to find out why it is so low resolution and ask, if it was improved could that help diagnosing disorders of the brain? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:38

Why are some people left handed?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/02/17

We find out if other animals exhibit handed'ness. Plus what does it mean to be left handed and right footed? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:07

Is green snot better than yellow?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/02/10

Does the colour of your snot signify the severity or stage of your cold? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:19

How can I get rid of deodorant stains?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2014/02/03

What causes deodorant stains on clothing, and what's the best way to get rid of them? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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