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Download 23 May 2013 — How do plants grow upwards?
We find out what happens if you take a plant into space, and we ask how does street lighting affects nature?
Question of the Week
Naked Scientists | Podcast, ±4 min episodes every 1 week, 2 days
Welcome to the Naked Scientists Question of the Week podcast. We have taken our weekly question of the week segment of our show and made it into its own podcast. So if you want snappy in depth answers to science questions this is the place for you!
16 May 2013 — What is wind?
We find out what is wind and why do we have it? Plus we ask, why and how do plants always grow upwards?
9 May 2013 — Are city dwellers more immune to bugs?
Is living in the big smoke better for your immune system in the long term as you are exposed to more people and their bugs? Plus we ask, what is wind and why do we have it?
2 May 2013 — How best to date ancient artefacts?
Naked Archeologist Diana O Carroll takes us on a trip of dating ancient artefacts. Plus we ask, is city living an immune booster?
18 Apr 2013 — Can gene therapy treat depression?
We find out if gene therapy could help beat depression, plus we ask are early risers more likely to be cheerful?
11 Apr 2013 — Can we acheive artificial photosynthesis?
We find out if we can mimic the power of plants to meet our energy demands. Plus we ask, could we use gene therapy for depression?
4 Apr 2013 — How long does it take for comets to melt?
We find out how long it takes for a comet to melt and we ask could we ever get a cometless sky? Plus we wonder the power of plants.
22 Mar 2013 — Could civilisation cope without computers?
We rely increasingly on computer networks. If a solar storm or malicious virus hit the network, could our current civilisation dependency on computer networks be damaged irreversibly? Plus we ask, will all the comets in the sky ever melt away?
13 Mar 2013 — Do other animals practice dental hygiene?
Are humans the only species that practice dental hygiene to retain their pearly nashers? Plus we ask, could we cope if computers conked?
7 Mar 2013 — Will a body wrap help me lose weight?
We find out if a body wrap will help you lose weight. Plus we ask are humans the only animals that practice dental hygiene?
28 Feb 2013 — Will our increasing human population cause a water shortage on Earth?
We find out if Earth's expanding human population will affect water supplies. Plus we ask, does the new anti-fat fad Shrinking Violet work?
14 Feb 2013 — Are Humans Meant for Monogamy?
Many other species have multiple partners, but are humans meant for monogamy? Plus we ask, do flies have a super sense of smell?
8 Feb 2013 — Can you make a mini Mars at home?
We find out if you can emulate a Martian environment in the kitchen, and if so, can you grow plants there? Plus we ask, are humans meant for monogamy?
5 Feb 2013 — Can you get a Tabby Human?
Cats can have patterned fur, but can you get a tabby human? Plus we ask can we make a miniature Mars at home?
25 Jan 2013 — Do anti-mosquito sound devices work?
We find out if there is any evidence that anti-mosquito sound devices actually work. Plus we ask, do you get tabby humans?
21 Jan 2013 — How is sleepiness related to cheerfulness?
We find out if there is a relationship between early rising and cheerfulness. Plus we ask how best to repel mosquitoes!
14 Jan 2013 — Why aren't blood donations rejected?
We find out why blood donations aren't rejected more readily. Plus we ask, is sleepiness related to cheerfulness?
17 Dec 2012 — How do touch sensitive switches work?
We find out why touch sensitive switches are sensitive to skin, soap and potato but not everything else? Plus we ask how do drinks & exercise affect the taste of your chewing gum?
10 Dec 2012 — Do foetuses get cancer?
We find out if foetuses get cancer, 15 yr old Louis from London got in touch asking: their cells divide rapidly, so surely they can make genetic errors and get cancer? Plus we ask, how do touch sensitive gadgets work?
3 Dec 2012 — Can we make a real life Spiderman?
We find out if we could mix spider and human DNA to create a real life Spiderman. Plus we ask, do foetuses get cancer?