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Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...... more
FAQs about Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists:How many episodes does Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists have?The podcast currently has 669 episodes available.
November 20, 2017Why do people pick their noses?This week we answered the sticky query, Why do people pick their noses?. Lewis Thomson put it to Liverpool GP Dr Laura Wark. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
November 20, 2017Question of the Week 17.11.20 - Why do people pick their noses?This week we answered the sticky query, Why do people pick their noses?. Lewis Thomson put it to Liverpool GP Dr Laura Wark....more4minPlay
November 06, 2017What happens if your car is struck by lightning?Elizabeth wanted to know whether she'd be safe if her car was hit by lightning or whether the engine would cut out. Izzie Clarke spoke to Philip Garsed from Cambridge University to spark up the debate on this electrifying question. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
November 06, 2017Question of the Week 17.11.06 - What happens if your car is struck by lightning?Elizabeth wanted to know whether she'd be safe if her car was hit by lightning or whether the engine would cut out. Izzie Clarke spoke to Philip Garsed from Cambridge University to spark up the debate on this electrifying question....more4minPlay
October 30, 2017How long can we survive for without a head?In the 1940's there was a chicken who survived for 18 months without a head, how long can humans survive for without a head? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 30, 2017Question of the Week 17.10.30 - How long can we survive for without a head?In the 1940's there was a chicken who survived for 18 months without a head, how long can humans survive for without a head?...more4minPlay
October 22, 2017Is it safe to live near a cell phone tower?Jayson wanted to know if living near a cell phone tower could be affecting his and his family's health. Stevie Bain spoke to physicist Tony Kent from the University of Nottingham to shed some light on the situation. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 22, 2017Question of the Week 17.10.23 - Is it safe to live near a cell phone tower?Jayson wanted to know if living near a cell phone tower could be affecting his and his family's health. Stevie Bain spoke to physicist Tony Kent from the University of Nottingham to shed some light on the situation....more4minPlay
October 08, 2017Are flies easier to swat if you move slowly?Jon wanted to know whether approaching a fly slowly would make it easier to swat. With the help of animal vision specialist Kate Feller from Cambridge University, Michael Wheeler's been swotting up on swatting flies. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 08, 2017Question of the Week 17.10.09 - Are flies easier to swat if you move slowly?Jon wanted to know whether approaching a fly slowly would make it easier to swat. With the help of animal vision specialist Kate Feller from Cambridge University, Michael Wheeler's been swotting up on swatting flies....more4minPlay
FAQs about Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists:How many episodes does Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists have?The podcast currently has 669 episodes available.