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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:How many episodes does Question of the Week have?The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.
March 22, 2024How did the ancient Romans multiply their numerals together?Thanks to Ems Lord for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
March 15, 2024Why do radiators have two sides?Thanks to Dr John Bissell for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
March 08, 2024Do you ever run out of sperm?Thanks to Rod Mitchell for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more3minPlay
March 01, 2024Could I undergo a full body transplant?Will Tingle takes on this head scratcher from listener David with the help of Professor Adam Taylor of the University of Lancaster... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
February 23, 2024Do volcanoes or farts contribute to climate change?Thanks to UCL's Mark Maslin for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
February 16, 2024Would wearing mirrors keep me cool?For this Question of the Week, Lotus wants to know whether wearing mirrors could help us keep cool in the sun. James Tytko took on the challenge of answering... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
February 09, 2024How has sex education evolved?Thanks to Michael Reiss for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
February 02, 2024How languages evolveWill Tingle took on this linguistic query from listener Satya with the help of David Crystal... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
January 26, 2024Why might stollen go floppy in the toaster?Taking on this week's question, James Tytko kneaded help from baking expert Nicola Lamb... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more5minPlay
January 19, 2024Why might cataract surgery affect biometric logins?Thanks to ARU's Nikita Thomas for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists...more4minPlay
FAQs about Question of the Week:How many episodes does Question of the Week have?The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.