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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists Podcast

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 The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.The Naked Scientists Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Nature & Ecology Physical Illness & Disease Science
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  • Microbiome links to Parkinson's, and a massive laser boost

    Microbiome links to Parkinson's, and a massive laser boost
    Apr 24 2026
    This week scientists confirm the link between changes to the microbiome and later development of Parkinson's Disease, a super speedy microfluidic way to diagnose infection and probe antibiotic susceptibility, how many infections does daycare cause in your toddler, and the breakthrough capable of boosting laser power by orders of magnitude... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    32 mins
  • What is flooding? And how do we tackle it?

    What is flooding? And how do we tackle it?
    Apr 21 2026
    We dive into the science and impact of flooding and coastal change. In partnership with UK Research and Innovation, this podcast explores what flooding is, how we measure tides, the dangers flooding presents to people and places, and how computing and AI are helping us predict, manage, and reduce its impact... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    29 mins
  • Alzheimer's drugs & tackling HIV

    Alzheimer's drugs & tackling HIV
    Apr 17 2026
    This week, we look at UK Alzheimer's drugs and the latest debate over whether new treatments are a genuine breakthrough or overhyped, alongside a striking HIV case from Oslo that has raised fresh questions in medical research. We also explore new findings on gut health and its link to hormones and modern disease in industrialised societies, before turning to the skies for the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 and when to see it in the UK... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    31 mins
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I have been listening for years. Dr. Chris Smith maintains a consistently high quality podcast.

High quality interviews and science

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Sometimes a bit too focused on topics pertaining the UK only. The background information and the research articles cited are reputable.

One of my go-to podcasts for medical information

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