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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 17, 2008The Beasts Who BarbequeAre we the only animals who cook our food? Why do we need to cook, and if it's so good, why haven't other animals joined us at the barbeque? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask if a helium balloon would float on the moon... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
November 10, 2008Wiping Away the Human RaceIf the human race were to become spontaneously extinct, how long would it take for all evidence of us to be wiped from the planet Earth? Will there be evidence of human activity forever, or will we disappear without a trace. Find out in this Question of the Week, where we also ask if we are the only species to cook our food... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
November 03, 2008The Speed of TimeWhy does time seem to go quicker as we age? It seems that the longer we live, the shorter the days seem to be. Paradoxically, sometimes the hours drag by while the weeks fly past! We find out why in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how long it would take to wipe all evidence of human life from the Earth... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 27, 2008A Better Balanced BicycleWhere should you put your bags to best balance your bike? Will groceries on the handlebars waste your pedal power, or will paniers on the back pull you backwards? We find out in this Question of the Week and also ask why time seems to go faster as you get older... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 19, 2008Better Battery LifeHow do you get the best out of your batteries? Should you discharge them completely, or keep them permanently topped up? We find out in this Question of the Week! Plus, we ask where is the best place to balance bags on your bike - will one position make better use of your cycling effort than another, or is it better to push or pull your paniers? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 13, 2008Repeat ListeningWhy do songs, even those you hate, sound better the more you hear them? We find out why familiarity can defeat contempt in this Question of the Week, and ask if you should let your batteries run down completely to get the best performance... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
October 05, 2008Do Animals have Blood Groups?Why do we have different blood groups, such as A, B, O and rhesus positive or negative? Do animals have blood groups? If so, are they the same as humans, or do they have their own? We find out in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why songs sound better the more you hear them... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more3minPlay
September 28, 2008Elderly EyebrowsWhy do eyebrows and other bodily hair grow out of control as we get older? We find out why we develop a post-retirement facial forest in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask why humans have blood types, and if any animals share this blood system with us... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
September 21, 2008How do Smells Travel Underwater?Sharks seem to smell blood underwater from miles away in mere seconds - but how fast do smells really travel underwater? We find out in this Question of the Week, and ask why eyebrow hair gets out of control as we age... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more3minPlay
September 14, 2008Glow in the Dark DangerAre Glow-in-the-Dark watches a radiation hazard? Should you store your best timepiece in a lead lined box? Find the answer in this Question of the Week. Plus, we ask how smells travel underwater, and how a shark can smell a drop of blood in an entire ocean... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...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.