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Oct 7

Has COVID-19 weakened our immunity?

You've probably heard of Omicron, but what about Nimbus and Stratus? These are the latest COVID strains spreading around the world, and for most people they'll amount to a heavy cold at worst, lasting just a few days. Or will they? Are these coronaviruses doing more to our immune ... Show More

30m 39s

Oct 3

Embryos made from skin cells, and remembering Jane Goodall

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: US scientists have turned skin cells into human embryos for the very first time. We unpack the significance. Also ahead, the legacy of the primatologist and conservationist, Jane Goodall, who has died at the age of 91. Plus, we hear from a ... Show More

34m 8s

Sep 30

Painting: where art meets science

Today, we're picking up a brush, and probing the science of paint. Where does chemistry stop, and the art take over? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

31m 11s

Dec 2020

Episode 157: Spider and Scorpion and Snake Bites, Oh My!

In case you ever get bitten or stung by a spider, snake, or scorpion it would be good to know what to do. How dangerous is it? What precautions can you take? What should you do if you’re bitten or stung? In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover:Simple ways to tell if a snake is p ... Show More

25m 53s

Mar 2024

Poison

Brian Cox and Robin Ince delve into the murky world of historical poisonings. Joining them to add their drops of killer insight are comedian Hugh Dennis, chemist Andrea Sella and Agatha Christie aficionado and former chemist Kathryn Harkup. They find out just how easy poison was ... Show More

42m 25s

Jan 2025

AI-designed antivenoms could help treat lethal snakebites

00:46 Designing new antivenoms to treat snakebitesResearchers have shown that machine learning can quickly design antivenoms that are effective against lethal snake-toxins, which they hope will help tackle a serious public health issue. Thousands of people die as a result of snak ... Show More

33m 52s

Jan 2025

The Top 10 Household Toxins that Cause Cancer and Autoimmunity

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers highlights the hidden dangers in common household items linked to cancer and autoimmunity. Uncover which everyday products are harmful and why it’s crucial to be aware of what surrounds us. Discover natural alternatives to toothpaste, deodoran ... Show More

18m 24s

Oct 2022

Not-So-Spooky Spiders

As Halloween approaches, we take a look at an animal that is sometimes considered spooky: the spider. From "excessive leggy-ness" to powerful venom, Casey and Sara discuss why people might be creeped out by spiders, and whether or not they really deserve their bad reputation (spo ... Show More

1h 10m

Nov 2023

Stopping Superbugs, Powerful Pulsar, Hippo Poop

Today, you’ll learn about new ways to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria, the discovery of the most powerful pulsar we’ve ever seen, and the truth about hippo poop. Stopping Superbugs “Dangerous ‘superbugs’ are a growing threat, and antibiotics can’t stop their rise. What can?” b ... Show More

12m 7s

Jul 30

Earth's deepest ecosystem discovered six miles below the sea

00:45 The deepest ecosystem ever discoveredResearchers have dived down to more than 9,000 metres below the surface of the Pacific and discovered surprisingly complex communities of life living in deep ocean trenches. The new research shows an array of animal life that appears to ... Show More

33m 3s

May 2021

Animal Brains w/ Dr. Niki

On today’s episode: Honeybees are spreading viruses because of cannibalism. Psychadelics might reduce the effects of stress. And we talk to our real life scientist friend, Niki, about how we use animals to study brain injury. All that and more today on All Around Science. LINKS: ... Show More

52m 15s

Nov 2024

The Horseshoe Crab Saved Us. Can We Save the Horseshoe Crab? (REDUX)

The horseshoe crab has endured for over 450 million years. It has survived several mass extinctions including the one that killed off the dinosaurs. One reason for their incredible resiliency is their ability to fend off bacterial infection. Their blood contains cells that clot a ... Show More

28m 2s

Feb 2025

Ep 166 Amanita poisoning: Death Cap-tivating

In forests, in lawns, in city parks across the world lurks a small, pale, unassuming mushroom whose inconspicuous appearance belies its deadly nature. For within this mushroom dwelsl one of the deadliest poisons known to humans: amatoxin. It’s because of this toxin that the aptly ... Show More

1h 10m

Malaria fight in jeopardy, and bone coll...