5 Live Science Podcast Podcast
5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
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Covid vaccine for all variants, and Anthony Fauci in conversation
Sun 1 Oct 2023
Science news and we discuss future proof covid jab, antimatter and a super continent.
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Spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroid samples.
Sun 24 Sep 2023
Science news and we discuss spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroids.
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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman (Part 2)
Sun 17 Sep 2023
Science news and we discuss infections, potential vape ban and the legacy of Ian Wilmut.
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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman
Sun 10 Sep 2023
Science news and we discuss RAAC, the treatment of Sepsis and scents from ancient Egypt.
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Eating well without compromising on taste
Sun 3 Sep 2023
A summer cooking challenge in the name of eating well without compromising on taste.
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India Land on the Moon
Sun 27 Aug 2023
Science news, and we find out how much we really know about the moon.
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The real Oppenheimer
Sun 20 Aug 2023
Science news and an inside look at the reality of the atom bomb.
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Q&A
Sun 6 Aug 2023
Chris Smith and the panel are answering the science questions you've been sending in.
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Artificial Intelligence
Sun 30 Jul 2023
Science news plus a look at AI, what can this emerging technology really do for us?
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Tackling Depression
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Science news plus a look at depression, and how we can help to manage the condition.
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Protecting the Oceans
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Science news and we look at the ways scientists are trying to protect our planet鈥檚 oceans
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Light Pollution
Sun 2 Jul 2023
Dr Chris Smith presents the science news and light pollution goes under our spotlight.
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Titan sub and an HIV vaccine
Sun 25 Jun 2023
Science news and we look at how far away we are from an effective HIV vaccine.
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UFOs - What do we know?
Sun 18 Jun 2023
Science news and we ask what do we know about Unidentified Flying Objects?
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Fossils - why there is so much excitement at the moment?
Sun 11 Jun 2023
Science news and fossils - why there is so much excitement in this field at the moment?
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Alleviating Allergies
Sun 4 Jun 2023
Science news and we look at what allergies are, and how we can help fight against them.
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Memory, mosquitos and mowing the lawn
Sun 28 May 2023
Science news and we look at the science of memory.
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Your questions answered
Sun 21 May 2023
Chris Smith and the panel are answering the questions you've been sending in.
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Singing fish and building better batteries
Sun 14 May 2023
Science news and we鈥檙e looking at improvements in building batteries.
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Sport and concussion injuries
Sun 7 May 2023
Science news and we investigate the link between sport and concussion injuries.
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Black Holes and the Dark Side of the Moon
Sun 23 Apr 2023
Science news, what are black holes and what would happen if you were to fall into one?
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What is Pain?
Sun 16 Apr 2023
Chris Berrow with the latest developments and science news. Plus what exactly is pain?
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Is There Anybody Out There?
Sun 9 Apr 2023
Science news, and we鈥檙e asking, 鈥渋s there anybody out there?鈥� in the universe.
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Dinosaur faces, laughing gas, and repairing broken gadgets
Sun 2 Apr 2023
Science news, and we look at why it's difficult to repair broken gadgets.
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The High Seas Treaty
Sun 26 Mar 2023
Science news and we dive into the plan to protect 30% of the world鈥檚 oceans by 2030.
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Recharging In Nature
Sun 19 Mar 2023
Science news, and a look at the value of national parks to our wellbeing.
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Q&A: Ask Us Anything
Sun 12 Mar 2023
We answer some of the science questions you've been sending to the 5 Live Science team.
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What can the Earth tell us about itself?
Sun 5 Mar 2023
Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news and a look at the science of tectonics.
