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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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All Episodes

00:04:06

Will our increasing human population cause a water...

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/02/28

We find out if Earth's expanding human population will affect water supplies. Plus we ask, does the new anti-fat fad Shrinking Violet work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:32

Are Humans Meant for Monogamy?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/02/14

Many other species have multiple partners, but are humans meant for monogamy? Plus we ask, do flies have a super sense of smell? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:18

Can you make a mini Mars at home?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/02/08

We find out if you can emulate a Martian environment in the kitchen, and if so, can you grow plants there? Plus we ask, are humans meant for monogamy? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:12

Can you get a Tabby Human?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/02/01

Cats can have patterned fur, but can you get a tabby human? Plus we ask can we make a miniature Mars at home? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:20

Do anti-mosquito sound devices work?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/01/25

We find out if there is any evidence that anti-mosquito sound devices actually work. Plus we ask, do you get tabby humans? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:06:20

How is sleepiness related to cheerfulness?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/01/21

We find out if there is a relationship between early rising and cheerfulness. Plus we ask how best to repel mosquitoes! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:43

Why aren't blood donations rejected?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2013/01/14

We find out why blood donations aren't rejected more readily. Plus we ask, is sleepiness related to cheerfulness? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:47

How do touch sensitive switches work?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/12/17

We find out why touch sensitive switches are sensitive to skin, soap and potato but not everything else? Plus we ask how do drinks & exercise affect the taste of your chewing gum? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:17

Do foetuses get cancer?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/12/10

We find out if foetuses get cancer, 15 yr old Louis from London got in touch asking: their cells divide rapidly, so surely they can make genetic errors and get cancer? Plus we ask, how do touch sensitive gadgets work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:01

Can we make a real life Spiderman?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/12/03

We find out if we could mix spider and human DNA to create a real life Spiderman. Plus we ask, do foetuses get cancer? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:10

On Mars nobody can hear you scream. Is that really...

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/11/26

ON MARS NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM. Is that really true? And if so, why? Plus we ask, can we mix spider and human DNA to make Spiderman? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:35

Do menstrual cycles synchronise?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/11/21

Do menstrual cycles synchronise for women who live together? If so, is there any evolutionary reason for this? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:23

How long can one survive on self cannibalisation?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/11/20

This week we find out how long you could survive by just eating your own severed limbs, plus we search for synchrony in menstrual cycles. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:58

Why do certain fungi produce hallucinogens?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/11/06

This week we find out why certain mushrooms contain hallucinogens, plus we ask, how long could you survive by eating your own limbs? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:29

Can you melt a potato?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/10/29

This week we ponder potatoes! You can bake a potato, boil a potato, fry them, chip 'em and roast 'em. But CAN YOU MELT one? Plus we ask, why do fungi bother to produce hallucinogens? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:51

Was pre-historic cave art only done in caves?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/10/21

We find out where our ancestors artistically expressed themselves, plus we ask, how can we melt a potato? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:06

Could we converse with animals?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/10/15

This week we find out if we there will ever be a real life Dr Doolittle. And sticking with expressing ourselves we ask - was prehistoric art restricted to caves? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:06:56

Would self bone marrow transplants reverse aging?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/09/30

We find out if banking our bone marrow early in life, and transplanting down the line, may help halt the aging process. Plus we ask, why are we so good at forgetting names?..... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:32

Has Life Only Started on Earth Once?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/09/16

Earth seems like such a good place for life to thrive, so is it a good place for life to get started? Has life started on Earth more than once? If so, where is it? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:05:05

Can mirrors make an infinitely powerful laser?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2012/09/08

By simply bouncing a laser beam between two mirrors, could you produce an infinitely powerful laser? And if not, why not? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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