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The Science of Language

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take a look at the science of language.

• 52 mins

5 Live Science Podcast 26th May

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.

• 51 mins

Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?

Science news, plus a look at generative AI as we ask: is the AI bubble about to burst?

• 51 mins

Neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter

Science news and we discuss neurological diseases, carbon dioxide and dark matter.

• 51 mins

Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, gambling addiction

Mini-guts, the universe as a bagel, plus a look into what causes gambling addiction.

• 52 mins

E. coli, DNA sniffing, and tracking trees

Science news, and how our changing climate is affecting trees.

• 51 mins

Titans of Science: Geoffrey Hinton

Science news, and we speak to the artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.

• 51 mins

Long Covid, Mosquitos and Formula 1

Science news and we discuss long Covid, Mosquitos and the science behind in Formula 1.

• 51 mins

Covid app findings, AI writing, and brainy birds

Findings from NHS Covid app data, AI writing, and the cognitive behaviour of birds.

• 56 mins

Why do seagulls try to steal your chips?

Science news and we discuss why seagulls keep trying to steal your chips.

• 51 mins

Extreme athletic performance

Science news and an in-depth look at how athletes compete at the highest level.

• 50 mins

Bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists discuss bird flu, fog harvesting and dark matter.

• 51 mins

Aliens, Dark Energy and Brian Schmidt

Science news, a guide to aliens, plus the man who gave us dark energy, Brian Schmidt.

• 50 mins

Mpox, Clever Horses, and Circadian Rhythms

Mpox, clever horses and circadian rhythm expert Russell Foster on our body clock.

• 51 mins

Is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer?

Science news, and is there a link between some cosmetics and cancer? We investigate.

• 52 mins

Mpox, smoking and the ISS

Smoking laws, stranded astronauts, and we put Mpox under the microscope.

• 51 mins

Digging up new uses for old mines

Science news and how disused mines can be used to store energy and for scientific research

• 51 mins

COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins

Science news and we discuss COVID-19 lockdowns, nuclear waste and puffins.

• 52 mins

Engineering new solutions to climate change

Science news plus an in-depth look at fresh engineering solutions to climate change.

• 51 mins

Fruity vapes, Ancient cheese, and Cancer vaccines

The risks of fruity vapes, how cheese was found with an ancient mummy, and cancer vaccines

• 51 mins

Lockdown legacy, Brian Cox, Electric car espionage?

Science news, Brian Cox interviewed, and a look at the legacy of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

• 51 mins

Brain injuries, Man-eating lions, and the Nobel Prize

Science news, Nobel Prize winners explained, and an in-depth look at brain injuries.

• 52 mins

Vegan diets, New forms of insulin, and Meteor origins

Science news, plus an in-depth look at whether vegan diets are really good for us.

• 51 mins

Cancer, Clock changes, Life on Jupiter?

Science news, plus an in-depth look at the spacecraft looking for life on Jupiter's moons

• 51 mins

Election interference, Mpox, and A lost city

Science news, plus a look at how technology could swing the outcome of the US election.

• 51 mins

Smartphones, Black holes, and Pompeii

Science news, plus a look at whether smartphones can harm children's development.

• 51 mins

Weight loss jabs, COP29, and Brainy birds

Science news, plus a look at whether weight loss jabs could solve the obesity crisis.

• 51 mins

Vampire bats, Leeches, and Diet-conscious spiders

The latest science news, including new research on vampire bats and spiders' diets.

• 26 mins

The ambition to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030

On World AIDS Day we examine the ambition to eliminate HIV transmission around the world.

• 51 mins

Nuclear power, AI weather forecasts, and Do crabs feel pain?

Science news, plus an in-depth look at the potential benefits of nuclear energy.

• 51 mins