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5 Live Science Episodes

  1. Black Holes

    Join Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists as they stare into a black hole.

  2. Hibernation

    How do animals and plants hibernate? Plus protection from high-pitched sounds.

  3. 16/01/2016

    Science news, and the team answer the questions you have been sending in.

  4. What Makes You, You?

    What makes us unique? Graihagh Jackson looks at the science behind our genes.

  5. Christmas Special

    What is the perfect present? Plus, a look at the physics of a chocolate fountain.

  6. Saving Soil

    How do we protect one of Earth's most precious resources? Plus the week's science news.

  7. 12/12/2015

    A look at how technology has changed music. Plus the week's science news.

  8. 05/12/2015

    Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the week's science news, plus a look at flood prevention.

  9. 28/11/2015

    Join Chris Smith and the team as they look at how to cut down sugar intake.

  10. Big Data

    The team look at the world of big data and what it means for the United Kingdom.

  11. 08/11/2015

    The week's science news and the team answer the questions you have been sending in.

  12. Electric Cars

    How good is this generation of electric cars? Plus the week's latest science developments.

  13. Who Owns Mars?

    Join the team as they debate whether humans should go to Mars.

  14. Colonies on Mars

    Kat Arney and the team discuss the possibility of living on Mars.

  15. Surviving in Space

    Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney discuss how humans will survive on Mars.

  16. Astronaut Training

    Find out what it takes to be an astronaut.

  17. 03/10/2015

    Chris Smith and the team with answer to listeners' science questions.

  18. How to Save a Life

    In an emergency, what makes the difference between life and death?

  19. Climate Change

    Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at how climate change is affecting the oceans.

  20. New Human Species & Education

    Join the Naked Scientists as they look at the changing face of science education.

  21. Absolutely Disgusting

    Kat Arney and the team look at the reasons why we feel disgusted by certain experiences.

  22. Pluto and Beyond

    Graihagh Jackson and the team discuss whether Pluto should be considered a planet.

  23. Dogs and Turkish Whistling

    The week's leading science breakthroughs, from the evolution of dogs to Turkish whistling.

  24. Graphene

    Kat Arney and the team explore the science behind wonder material, graphene.

  25. Hormones

    Chris Smith and the team look at the impact hormones have on our desire to reproduce.

  26. Questions and Answers

    Science news, and listeners' questions answered.

  27. Millennium Maths Problems

    Can Chris Smith and Kat Arney solve the seven Millennium Maths Problems?

  28. Coding and Computers

    Chris Smith and Kat Arney explore the world of coding and computers.

  29. Explosions and Warfare

    Join Chris Smith and the team as they look at the science behind warfare and explosives.

  30. Leap Seconds and Atomic Clocks

    The team watch time tick away, as they look at the science behind the atomic clock.

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