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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

00:03:37

How do Fish Sleep?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/04/19

As they can't close their eyes, how do fish sleep? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if magnetism can really stop limescale from sticking to your pipes... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:28

Deadly Snakes

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/03/30

This Question of the Week is about getting to the root of toxic snake bites. Why do Aussie snakes have such a venomous reputation? Plus, we ask what goldfish get up to at night... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:23

Chameleon Food

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/03/22

In this week's QotW we find out what food to eat if you want to turn orange. Plus, we ask why Australian snakes are, on the whole, moretoxic than their global counterparts. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:29

Growing a Winter Fur Coat

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/03/16

On this Question of the Week, we ask if humans grow a winter coat, and then moult in the winter, as so many other furry animals do? Plus, if Flamingoes are pink because of their diet, can we eat to change colour? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:31

The Biology Of Burns

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/03/09

In this Question of the Week, we discover the biological basis of burns - just what does happen to your cells when you touch something hot? Plus, we ask if humans undergo seasonal moulting - do we lose more hair when it's warmer? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:33

Google Power

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/03/02

This week, we search our own databanks to find out how much energy it takes to search for something on Google. Plus, we ask what happens at a molecular level when we touch a hot object... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:33

The Many Shapes of Leaves

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/02/23

In this special Question of the Week, we explore the reasons why trees, even when closely related an in the same environment, can have such diverse leaf shapes. Plus, we ask how much energy it takes to search the internet for answers! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:51

Musical Milk

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/02/16

Why should milk 'change it's tune' when it's being steamed? In this Question of the Week, we find out why the sound of steaming milk changes abruptly at around 60C (140F), and invite you to consider Sir David Attenborough's question for next week... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:39

Wearable Robots

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/02/09

Could a robotic suit make a ballerina out of a buffoon? Could technology allow ordinary people to perform extraordinary tasks? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why milk seems to be so musical - why does the sound of milk being steamed seem to suddenly change when the milk reaches 60 degrees Celsius? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:04

Spit and Polish

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/02/02

How does spit make your shoes so shiny? A good polish needs more than just elbow grease, it needs your saliva too! We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask if it's possible to build a suit that lets you dance like a ballerina? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:46

Counting Without Counting

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/01/26

You can instantly tell if there are three objects on a table, but if there are twenty, you would need to count them to be sure. Why can we spot the small groups without having to count, and how big does the group have to be for us to get out our mental abacus'? We find out in this Question of the Week, plus, we ask why should spit shine shoes so successfully? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:53

Fossilised Fence Posts

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/01/19

Petrified wood is a type of fossil, but some claim to have seen wooden fence posts that have already become petrified. Is it scientifically possible for wood to fossilise in such a short period? We ask how petrified wood is formed, and what exactly does it consist of? Plus, you may instinctively be able to count three items in a pile, but how many items before you have to stop and count? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:02:58

Meteoric Life Forms

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2009/01/12

Meteorites, dust and other space rubbish is falling to Earth all the time, but does any of it ever contain life? We find out if aliens hitch a lift on space rubble in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how does wood become petrified? Can it happen quickly enough for us to find petrified fence posts? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:02:48

Having your Cake and Eating it All

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/12/22

If you're given an excess of chocolate or sweets as a present, is it better for you to wolf them all down in a huge binge, or just eat a few each day to make them last? We find out what to do with your chocolate haul in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if amongst all the things that fall from space, have we ever found evidence for life? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:26

Tryptophan and Turkey

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/12/15

What is tryptophan, and does Turkey really make you sleepy? We find out in this seasonal Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if you should scoff down all of your Christmas chocolates in one go, or make them last all winter? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:06

What Makes Us Laugh?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/12/08

What is it that makes us laugh? We find out what makes us giggle and keeps stand up comedians in work! Plus, we ask if eating Turkey really makes you sleepy... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:20

Psychopaths and Lie Detectors

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/12/01

Could a psychopath pass a lie detector test, if they felt no remorse for their crimes? We find out if the technology is up to finding the truth in this Question of the Week. Plus, what is it that makes us laugh? Find out how to excersise your giggle muscle next week. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:08

Helium Balloons on the Moon

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/11/24

In this Question of the Week, we learn the correct etiquette for attending a birthday party on the Moon - Should you bring a helium balloon, or will it just be a let down? Plus, we ask if people who do not feel remorse can trick a lie detector test... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:04:04

The Beasts Who Barbeque

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/11/17

Are we the only animals who cook our food? Why do we need to cook, and if it's so good, why haven't other animals joined us at the barbeque? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if a helium balloon would float on the moon... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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00:03:57

Wiping Away the Human Race

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists ·

2008/11/10

If the human race were to become spontaneously extinct, how long would it take for all evidence of us to be wiped from the planet Earth? Will there be evidence of human activity forever, or will we disappear without a trace. Find out in this Question of the Week, where we also ask if we are the only species to cook our food... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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