Ask the Naked Scientists

Today, Chris Smith tackles a whole host of health-related questions. We explore the impact... more

This week, Chris Smith and Clarence Ford tackle the big science questions of the week, inc... more

Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks? Also, do we really get taller a... more

Are any people particularly susceptible to alopecia-linked hair loss? Also, what causes ec... more

In Ask! the Naked Scientists, Dr Chris Smith answers listeners' medical questions. This ti... more

Is an elephant really a close relative of a hyrax? What are blood groups? Is there really ... more

Are some people missing arm muscles? Are there other muscles that we're losing? Can bats a... more

What happens to helium balloons that float away? Are satellites safe from terrorist attack... more

Why does La Nina cause more rainfall in South Africa? How can we keep our skin moist witho... more

It's another jam-packed episode of Ask the Naked Scientist, illuminating listener question... more

In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: is it possible to teleport atoms? Does garlic ... more

In today's episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers: why do some people attract more mosquitoes th... more

In this episode of Ask, if the universe is expanding, what's it expanding into? What's the... more

On Ask! the Naked Scientist this week: What led to the 'leopard spots' found on Mars? What... more

Is it dangerous to have floaters in your eye? Can you power a lamp with your mouth? Are na... more

Is the flipping of Earth's magnetic field a concern? Why might half-filled ice cube trays ... more

Dr Chris answers listener questions including: do men and women have an equal chance of ge... more

Dr Chris is back to answer listener questions. Why do cat's eyes reflect bright colours? W... more

Do animals feel fear the same way that we do? Do diet supplements boost your immune system... more

Dr Chris takes on more listener questions. Including: is Chinese medicine separate from We... more

The questions keep coming for Dr Chris. This week they include: have scientists got their ... more

In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris is asked: what is ivermectin? Are sodium ion batteries a ... more

Do we have another comet visiting from outside the solar system? What is Oumuamua? Is the ... more

Why does cold water take your breath away? And why is it cold when you leave the cold wate... more

Dr Chris answers listener questions including: what is the Higgs boson? How should I chang... more

Cambridge University have informed us that, for cost cutting reasons, they intend to make ... more

Chris Smith answers listener science questions. They include, is it worth getting the flu ... more

Dr Chris with more answers to listener science questions: why was the discovery of the Hig... more