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5 Live Science Podcast

BBC Radio 5 live

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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

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Climate Change and Covid

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11/21/21 • 53 min

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As pressure on the NHS intensifies, are covid vaccine passports on the cards? Plus, the scientists using nanotechnology to make silk shirts that cool you down when the sun shines on them! And We look back on what was and wasn’t said at the COP-26 climate change summit, and ask how is climate change already taking its toll on all of us.

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Chris Berrow looks at what the new Moderna vaccination is capable of and discusses a revolution in kidney transplant treatment.

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The Science Pub Quiz

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06/21/20 • 54 min

The Naked Scientist team bring you a special science pub quiz, as they answer your questions.
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06/07/20 • 54 min

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look back at past 6 months since the coronavirus pandemic began, and feature the global race to find a vaccine for Covid-19. Plus the app to help you shop safely, and the launch of two NASA astronauts into space on a commercial space flight.
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest scientific developments on Coronavirus. Including the research into the chemical finger print for COVID 19, and why hydroxychloroquine trials have been suspended. Plus a special look at how we're adapting to the "new normal" for GP appointments, education and transport.
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Loss of smell and coronavirus

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05/24/20 • 54 min

Updates on coronavirus including how the loss of smell has now become a recognised symptom in the UK. Plus a special look at how scientific papers are published.
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The Science of World War II

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05/10/20 • 54 min

This week on 5 Live Science, we’re bringing you a special episode, diving into the science and technology of World War II, to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Within the discussion of the science and events of war, there are some parts you may find upsetting.
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The Covid-19 Digital Detective

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05/17/20 • 54 min

Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team look at the NHS Covid-19 app. Plus electric cars and some ultraviolet light at the end of the tunnel.
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The Naked Scientists mull over the effectiveness of a coronavirus symptom tracker app & look at the effects of treating people with covid-19 with plasma from recovered patients.
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The fifth state of matter

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06/14/20 • 54 min

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Science team look at the latest science news. Including: how a llama could provide help in understanding coronavirus antibodies, evidence eggs prefer some sperm over others, and growing replacement livers in a dish. Plus a quantum leap into the fifth state of matter.
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    How many episodes does 5 Live Science Podcast have?

    5 Live Science Podcast currently has 378 episodes available.

    What topics does 5 Live Science Podcast cover?

    The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.

    What is the most popular episode on 5 Live Science Podcast?

    The episode title 'Climate Change and Covid' is the most popular.

    What is the average episode length on 5 Live Science Podcast?

    The average episode length on 5 Live Science Podcast is 51 minutes.

    How often are episodes of 5 Live Science Podcast released?

    Episodes of 5 Live Science Podcast are typically released every 4 days, 19 hours.

    When was the first episode of 5 Live Science Podcast?

    The first episode of 5 Live Science Podcast was released on Jan 21, 2018.

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