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by The Naked Scientists
The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
The Naked Scientists launches its new 'Why?' series with a 36-minute special episode examining artificial intelligence's rapid advancement and transformative potential. The episode brings together four prominent voices in AI research and policy: Geoffrey Hinton (a pioneering deep learning researcher), Mike Wooldridge…
Worth it if you're new to AI and want a brisk, expert-led overview of why the field has exploded and what it might mean for society.
The Naked Scientists Podcast delivers a science news roundup covering four distinct topics in roughly equal measure. The lead story focuses on a new CRISPR-based technology that identifies genes responsible for chemotherapy drug resistance in cancer cells. The episode features an interview with the scientist behind…
Worth it if you want a quick weekly science news update covering diverse fields and don't mind surface-level coverage of complex topics.
The Naked Scientists Podcast partners with the British Heart Foundation to explore heart disease, the world's leading cause of death. The episode assembles four expert voices to build a comprehensive picture: Ruth Goss from the BHF explains why heart disease is so deadly and widespread; Will Watson at Royal Papworth…
Worth it if you want a brisk, authoritative overview of heart disease mechanisms and current management from leading UK researchers, or if you support the Naked Scientists and want to hear their partnership content.
The Naked Scientists Podcast episode covers four distinct science stories in a 32-minute format. The primary focus is on a UK meningitis B outbreak in Kent, with scientists explaining the investigation into why this particular outbreak was unusually severe—though specific details about the mechanism or findings aren't…
Worth it if you want a quick science news digest and enjoy The Naked Scientists' magazine format, but not if you're seeking substantive exploration of any single topic.
The Naked Scientists explores the diverse applications and science of fungi in this 37-minute episode. The program takes listeners on a foraging expedition to Grantchester Meadows with producers Laura Verdina and Nathan Smith from Queens' College, Cambridge, establishing a practical foundation for understanding…
Worth it if you're curious about practical and therapeutic applications of fungi, enjoy accessible science storytelling, or want a quick survey of mycelium-based innovation and psychedelic research.
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The Naked Scientists Podcast episode from September 2026 covers four distinct science stories in a 32-minute format. The lead segment addresses AI biosecurity risks, exploring how lawmakers are responding to concerns that artificial intelligence could be weaponized to develop biological weapons—though the specific…
Worth it if you enjoy quick science overviews and want to stay current on emerging risks and discoveries without committing to long-form deep dives.
The Naked Scientists examines the predicted 2026 super El Niño event and its multifaceted impacts across weather, economics, and public health. The episode assembles a credible panel of specialists: meteorologists Aidan McGivern and Peter Gibbs discuss the atmospheric and weather mechanics of this climate pattern;…
Worth it if you want a broad, accessible overview of how a record El Niño might ripple through weather, finances, and health without needing deep technical expertise.
The Naked Scientists Podcast episode from September 2026 covers four distinct science stories in a 38-minute format. The headline topic is a world-first surgical procedure in which scientists reshaped the skull of a one-year-old boy—the episode promises details on the technique and methodology behind this innovative…
Worth it if you want a quick science news digest and don't mind skimming multiple topics rather than deep dives into any single story.
The Naked Scientists explore autonomous vehicles through a hands-on experience riding a self-driving bus in Cambridge, partnering with the Royal Institute of Navigation. The episode features multiple industry perspectives: Nick Bailey provides firsthand experience as the 'driver' of the autonomous bus, Daniel Clarke…
Worth it if you want a practical, non-technical overview of how self-driving buses actually work and what's happening with autonomous vehicle deployment in the UK.
This 31-minute episode of The Naked Scientists covers four distinct science topics in a magazine-style format. The headline story focuses on an exceptional El Niño weather phenomenon forecasted to be unusually strong and prolonged, though the show notes don't specify what listeners will learn about its causes,…
Worth it if you enjoy bite-sized science updates on diverse topics and don't mind rapid topic transitions, or if one of the four subjects (El Niño, cancer testing, space telescopes, or accessibility tech) is your primary interest.
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