Ask the Naked Scientists Podcast

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2025-02-21

  Is AI polluting medical literature?

Dr Chris answers the usual spectrum of science questions from listeners to CapeTalk, including; are sweeteners bad for our cardiovascular health? If a mother has hypoglycemia while pregnant, what happens to the baby? Why did I have cravings during my w...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2025-02-14

  Could a falling bullet injure you?

Do atoms carry memory of information? What happens when dopamine circuits are interrupted? Why might you hiccup when you shave? Why do both kidneys fail when they're separate? Could a falling bullet injure you? Is it important to be de-wormed? Dr Chris...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2025-02-07

  Why do dogs age faster than humans?

In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris tells us what causes humiditiy in the air. Why are carbonated drinks bad for your teeth? Does the Naked Scientist know more than AI? Why does hair on our heads grow faster than on other parts of our bodies? Does Earth's...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2025-01-31

  Why are humans the only species with advanced intelligence?

Dr Chris answers more listener questions, including: How do sunflowers follow the sun? How does the body determine when you're passing wind or something more solid? Why are mosquitos attracted to some people more than others? Why are some people more i...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2025-01-24

  How do plants know which way is up?

How can you use sticks to calculate the circumference of the Earth? Can exfoliators remove your fingerprints? How do plants know which way is up? What dictates the pattern of a cat's stripes? What are hiccups? Can mosquitoes see you? Dr Chris Smith and...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2025-01-17

  What causes ulcers?

Why do ants drown themselves? Could we power cars with electrolytes? What causes ulcers? Do metal wrist rings actually reduce pain? Should you take probiotics on an ongoing basis? What are duodenal ulcers? Can brain tumours cause diabetes? Dr Chris Smi...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2025-01-10

  How do you find black holes?

Should you try to break bad habits? How do you stop a 'wandering' itch? Does climate change affect rainfall? Will you be tired if you dream of being awake? How do you get skin tags, and should you remove them? Why can some birds mimic humans, and some ...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2024-12-20

  Why should you cook at different temperatures in fan ovens?

Dr Chris takes on the final batch of questions of 2024 on CapeTalk. Why does sound cause me pain? What's the difference between white and brown vinegar? Does radioactivity harm inorganic matter? Is there a cure for anosmia (inability to smell)?What's o...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2024-12-06

  What colour should I paint my garage roof?

Chris Smith answers CapeTalk listeners' questions. Including, do wind turbines affect the temperature of the ground? What is the cause of protein build up in my eye? Can we predict how much we might shrink as we age? And does microwaving food affect it...
  Dr Chris Smith author
2024-11-29

  Why does toothpaste contain fluoride?

Dr Chris Smith takes on listener questions on South Africa's CapeTalk. Why is there a delay between live TV and radio? Do wind turbines warm the air at ground level? Do we need to decommission the ISS? What causes genital warts? Like this podcast? Plea...
  Dr Chris Smith author