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Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Dr Chris Smith

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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...
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What if the Moon had never formed?

Épisode 580

vendredi 30 août 2024 • Durée 05:01

Thanks to Dana Mackenzie for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why does spider silk feel so weird?

Épisode 579

vendredi 23 août 2024 • Durée 04:42

In this week's Question of the Week, listener James writes in to ask, is it just him, or does spider silk feel really strange? James Tytko took on the question with Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Genetics at the University of Nottingham, Sara Goodacre, and entomologist at Western Sydney University, Eleanor Drinkwater... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why are wind turbine blades shaped the way they are?

Épisode 570

vendredi 21 juin 2024 • Durée 05:15

For today's question, James Tytko takes on Janey's query on the shape of modern wind turbine blades and draws a comparison with old fashioned windmills: why such different designs? Professor of Renewable Energy Simon Hogg from Durham University provides the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

If heat rises, why is it colder up mountains?

Épisode 479

lundi 12 juillet 2021 • Durée 03:17

Wayne got in touch to ask: "We've always learned that heat rises but it's normally cooler in the mountains. Shouldn't their higher elevation make it warmer there?" Sally Le Page reached out to atmospheric physicist Simon Clark for the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Could bagpipes help you recover after Covid?

Épisode 478

lundi 5 juillet 2021 • Durée 03:43

Paul got in touch to ask "If one is recovering or has recovered from covid, would playing bagpipes help to expand the lungs and be beneficial or detrimental?". Adam Murphy reached out to John Dickinson from the University of Kent and Michael Steiner from the University of Leicester for the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Why do crocodiles have such bumpy skin?

Épisode 477

mercredi 23 juin 2021 • Durée 03:18

Johan aged 5 got in touch to ask: "Why are crocodiles' skin so bumpy and not smooth?" Sally Le Page reached out to James Hennessy from Ireland's National Reptile Zoo for the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Will a can in the ocean float or be crushed?

Épisode 476

lundi 14 juin 2021 • Durée 03:45

This week, Phil Sansom has been thinking deeply - or rather, sinking deeply - about this question from listener Richard. "Will a can of soda dropped in the ocean sink until it implodes, or float once it reaches equilibrium?" Here's the answer, with help from the Cambridge Science Centre's Mia Foulkes... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Is every snowflake unique?

Épisode 475

lundi 7 juin 2021 • Durée 03:50

This week, Charlotte Birkmanis is chilling out, as she answers Alan's cool question: "I have heard it said many times that no two snowflakes are the same. Given the billions and billions of them that have fallen to Earth, this really does seem unlikely. Since nobody has looked at them all, would you agree with me that the only thing to be said with any certainty, is that no researcher has ever found two the same?" Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Can overcooking junk food make it healthy

Épisode 474

lundi 24 mai 2021 • Durée 03:18

This week, we're turning up the heat, as Adam Murphy's been looking into Kelvin's question: "We are told not to overcook our vegetables because this kills the nutrients. Now if that's the case, why don't we just overcook the food we enjoy and not run the risk of putting on weight?" Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Can dog wee dissolve rubber tyres?

Épisode 473

lundi 17 mai 2021 • Durée 03:52

This week, urine for a treat - Phil Sansom tackles this question from listener Trent. "Every time I walk my dog, it pees on the tyre of a particular trailer. It got me thinking: urine contains uric acid. Is that strong enough to eat through the rubber of the tyre? If so, how long would it take?" Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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