Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look back at the year in science, and ask leading experts in the fields of health, AI, space, marine science, and archaeology for their standout moments that defined 2024.Plus, Titans of Science returns with a look at pioneering astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look back at the year in science, and ask leading experts in the fields of health, AI, space, marine science, and archaeology for their standout moments that defined 2024. Plus, Titans of Science returns with a look at pioneering astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell.

Titans of Science: Jocelyn Bell Burnell

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look back at some of 2024's top science stories, and in part 2 hand over to our Naked Gamers… Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner for a gaming special, featuring:A world record... the game that took 22 years to make has finally been released!Video games without the video… we’ll check out an audio-only release.And what does 2025 have in store for gamers?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look back at some of 2024's top science stories, and in part 2 hand over to our Naked Gamers… Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner for a gaming special, featuring: A world record... the game that took 22 years to make has finally been released! Video games without the video… we’ll check out an audio-only release. And what does 2025 have in store for gamers?

A gaming special & The best of 2024

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.Including a chat with Dr Chris Van Tulleken about why he's tackling obesity in his Christmas lectures this year, and what are the dark comets that space scientists are now documenting?Plus, an in-depth look at why some people have obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how we can help them.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including a chat with Dr Chris Van Tulleken about why he's tackling obesity in his Christmas lectures this year, and what are the dark comets that space scientists are now documenting? Plus, an in-depth look at why some people have obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how we can help them.

OCD, Obesity, and Dark Comets

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.Including a new AI system set to transform weather forecasting, and new research on whether crabs and lobsters can feel pain.Plus, an in-depth look at whether nuclear power could help meet our future energy needs.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including a new AI system set to transform weather forecasting, and new research on whether crabs and lobsters can feel pain. Plus, an in-depth look at whether nuclear power could help meet our future energy needs.

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

Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists answer the questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks

Chris Berrow and the Naked Scientists answer the questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks

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Dr Karl answers all your weird and wonderful questions about the world of science.

Dr Karl answers all your weird and wonderful questions about the world of science.

Dr Karl

Graihagh Jackson and the Naked Scientists discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Could a robot do your job?

Graihagh Jackson and the Naked Scientists discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Could a robot do your job?

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The expanding universe and how our mothers affect our eating habits.

The expanding universe and how our mothers affect our eating habits.

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists present their A to Zika of emerging infection. Plus the week's developments in science.

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists present their A to Zika of emerging infection. Plus the week's developments in science.

Chris Smith and Chris Berrow pit two teams of boffins against each other as they demonstrate their scientific discoveries. Recorded at the Cambridge Science Festival in the Cambridge Science Centre.

Chris Smith and Chris Berrow pit two teams of boffins against each other as they demonstrate their scientific discoveries. Recorded at the Cambridge Science Festival in the Cambridge Science Centre.

Cambridge Science Festival

Are there different types of hot weather? How close are rainbows when we observe them? And how long would it take to drive to the Moon?

Are there different types of hot weather? How close are rainbows when we observe them? And how long would it take to drive to the Moon?

The Naked Scientists look at a touch sensitive soft skin for robots and ask 'Do cats really land on their feet'?

The Naked Scientists look at a touch sensitive soft skin for robots and ask 'Do cats really land on their feet'?

Join Chris Smith and Kat Arney as they tackle the science questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Join Chris Smith and Kat Arney as they tackle the science questions you have been sending in for the past few weeks.

Your Science Questions Answered

Professor Clare Collins joins Dr Karl to answer your diet questions

Professor Clare Collins joins Dr Karl to answer your diet questions

Dr Karl & Professor Clare Collins

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