Naked Scientists Question of the Week

Question of the Week

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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503 Episodes
12 – 32

What if Santa didn't have magical reindeer?

James Tytko took on this festive themed Question of the Week with the help of the University of Cambridge's Ems Lord... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
22 Dec 2023 2 min

What is a black hole made up of?

Thanks to Cambridge University's Ben Allanach for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
7 Dec 2023 4 min

Why does my nose run in cold weather?

Charlene wrote in to ask, 'Why does my nose run in cold weather? What are the physiological benefits of this?' To answer it, Rhys James enlisted the help of consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon, Neil De Zoysa. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
30 Nov 2023 2 min

How healthy are seeds?

James Tytko took on this question from listener Fraser with the help of nutritionist Sarah Berry... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
24 Nov 2023 3 min

What's the magnifying strength of my marble?

James Tytko took on this question with the help of the University of Glasgow's Richard Bowman... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
10 Nov 2023 4 min

Am I manufacturing a mosquito master race?

Joanne sent in this question, which James Tytko posed to Laurence Hurst from the University of Bath... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
20 Oct 2023 3 min

Why don't new species suffer inbreeding problems?

This week's question involves the evolutionary process of speciation. James Tytko asked the University of Sheffield's Roger Butlin... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
5 Oct 2023 6 min

Will tattoos protect skin from sun damage?

Thanks to Cecilio for sending in this question. James Tytko asked University of Leeds Professor of Dermatology, Julia Newton Bishop, for assistance... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
22 Sep 2023 4 min

Could you time travel to before the Big Bang?

James Tytko took this cosmic conundrum on with the help of Toby Wiseman, theoretical physicist from Imperial College London... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
1 Sep 2023 5 min

Can animals catch Covid?

Chris Smith took on this week's question from listener Kala... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
24 Aug 2023 4 min

Why does sugar dissolve faster in hot liquid?

Taking on this question from listener Christie, James Tytko enlisted the assistance of Chemistry World's Philip Broadwith... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
17 Aug 2023 6 min
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