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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.
December 20, 2010What Makes Someone Photogenic?This week we find out why the camera loves some of us and seems to seek revenge on others as we investigate what makes someone photogenic... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
December 13, 2010Do magnetic bracelets work?If blood is full of iron does that mean magnetic jewellery is good for you? We find out. Plus, we ask if there is any science to being photogenic. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
December 06, 2010Can I drink through my bottom?Bowels are quite good at absorbing water so why not have a drink through one? Perhaps it's not such a good idea! Find out in this QotW. Plus, we ask if magnetic bracelets actually work. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
November 29, 2010How fast is the universe expanding?Will the universe expand faster than the speed of light in the future? Is this even possible? Will there be a big crunch at the end? The answer's in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if it's possible to drink through your bottom! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
November 22, 2010What happens when a caterpillar pupates?What happens insides the shell of a chrysalis? Does the caterpillar turn into a protein-y mush or does it simply grow wings? Plus, we ask what happens once the universe has finished expanding. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
November 15, 2010How many bees to boil a human?In this buzzing Question of the Week we find out how many bees are required to cook a human bee-ing. How much honey would they need to feast on in order to achieve this feat? Plus, we ask if a caterpillar turns to mush during pupation. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
November 08, 2010Do you experience more daylight atop a mountain?If you're standing on top of Mt Everest, will your day be brighter for longer? Will there be more sunlight and why? Plus, we ask how many bees it takes to boil an entire person! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more6minPlay
November 01, 2010Did the Icelandic volcano produce more carbon than the grounded flights would have?Which would have produced more carbon: the Icelandic volcano or the planes which would have flown if it hadn't erupted? Find out in this QotW. Plus, we ask if altitude can affect the hours of daylight one experiences. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
October 24, 2010Why might a person not be able to see coloured ink on a whiteboard?Why might a person, who apparently isn't colour-blind, not be able to see red or green on a whiteboard? What is colour-blindness anyway? We try to find the answer in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask which is worse for the environment - a few weeks of volcanic eruption or a few weeks of aviation. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more6minPlay
October 17, 2010Why does travelling backwards make you feel ill?Why is it that some people get a bit queasy when facing backwards on a train? Find out in this QotW! Plus, we ask how it's possible that someone is unable to see coloured lines on a whiteboard. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
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.