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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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00:03:53

Do subliminal learning CDs work?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/03/15

We find out if it's possible to revise for exams, become a mechanic or pick up a new language in your sleep! Do those CDs really work? Plus, we ask how many calories our bodies actually absorb from the food we eat. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:05:11

How is money made?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/03/08

In this lucrative Question of the Week we find out how paper notes and metal coins are minted and printed in the money making factories of the UK. Plus, we ask if and how subliminal CDs work... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:42

Why does white clothing become see-through when wet?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/03/01

We find out about the physics behind wet T-shirt competitions! Why is it that pale clothing becomes transparent with the addition of water? Plus, in a totally unrelated question, we ask how money is made... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:00

Does ploughing snow cause global warming?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/02/22

In this seasonal Question of the Week we explore how removing the lovely white reflective stuff might cause the whole world to warm up. Plus, we ask how wet T-shirt competitions work (the science behind it, that is)! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:19

Can you make a phone call from a black hole?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/02/15

Got an urgent call that needs to overcome virtually infinite gravity? This Question of the Week explores if mobile calls from black holes are possible. Plus, we ask if ploughing up the snow can worsen global warming. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:38

Did the dinosaurs have the same seasons as we do?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/02/08

We discover whether life in the Cretaceous period was as seasonal as it is today. Did dinosaurs put up with leaves on the line too? Plus, we ask whether it's possible to make a call from a black hole. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:27

Will the washing dry outside in the winter?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/02/01

We find out if evaporation works in cold weather too! Is it worth using the tumble dryer, after all? Plus, we ask if the seasons have always sat in the same part of the solar year... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:30

Can a tanker pull birds off-course?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/01/25

We find out whether a giant hulk of steel can disrupt a bird's navigation system. Would a 350,000 ton tanker do the trick? Plus, we ask how cold it can be before hanging out the washing becomes pointless. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:41

Do pets look like their owners?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/01/18

We find out if the old adage is true - do pets really look similar to their owners? Or is it just that we only tend to remember those that do look similar? Plus, we ask why pigeons like settling on oil tankers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:38

How do countries add up their CO2 emissions?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2010/01/11

In this environmentally-themed QotW we find out how nations across the globe add up their greenhouse gas contributions. Does everyone do CO2 accounts in the same way? Plus, we ask why it is that pets look like their owners. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:37

Why can't dogs eat chocolate?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/12/21

We discover why delicious chocolate is deadly for dogs. Why should they be denied the pleasure? Plus, we ask how countries measure their carbon dioxide output accurately. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:02:41

What would happen if you 'Tasered' an elephant?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/12/14

We find out what would happen if you tried to use a stun gun on an elephant. Would you live to tell the tale? Plus, we ask why dogs need to avoid chocolate... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:40

How do you propagate seedless fruit?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/12/07

We find out how one makes more seedless grapes, bananas, oranges and watermelons when they don't have any seeds! Plus, we ask what would happen if you had the audacity to Taser(tm) an elephant... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:22

How much radiation does an x-ray expose you to?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/11/30

This week's question is all about the cell-zapping power of radiation. Just how much does a standard medical scan expose you to? How does that compare to the levels radiation workers are limited to receiving? Plus, we ask how seedless fruits manage to reproduce. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:12

Why serve white wine chilled?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/11/23

Why is it that we serve white wines and red wines at different temperatures? Does this really affect the bouquet? Plus, we ask how many x-rays are too many. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:06

Do red skies at night mean shepherd's delight?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/11/16

We find out why it is we see red skies at all and the meteorology behind, Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning. Is it true? Plus, we ask why different wines are served at different temperatures. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:08

How many offspring does a sperm donor create?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/11/09

We find out how many children a sperm donor will father. Is there a limit to the number? Plus, we ask whether red skies at night really do delight shepherds. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:16

Why does holding the TV aerial improve the picture?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/11/02

Why is it that, when your mum asks you to move the TV aerial to a better position, the signal improves while you move it about and then degrades as soon as you let go? We find out what it is that makes the signal improve when you're holding a TV aerial. Plus, we ask how many offspring a sperm donor is likely to generate... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:18

What are floaters?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/10/26

We find out what vitreous floaters are and how they can be removed. Will a coil of wire do the trick? Plus, we ask why holding a TV aerial can improve the picture. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:27

Are Spiders Expert Architects?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/10/18

How do spiders make such perfect webs? Are they expert architects, mathematical geniuses or natural engineers? Plus, we ask what the floaters in our eyes are, and if we can pull them out of the way... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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