Anastrozole, COP 28, hedgehogs and the James Webb space telescope

Science news and we discuss Anastrozole, the COP 28 summit and the James Webb telescope.

• 52 mins

Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed

Science news and analysis. Including the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids.

• 27 mins

Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease

Science news and we discuss the COVID enquiry, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease.

• 52 mins

COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins.

Science news and we discuss COP28, swine flu, the Bennu asteroid and digital twins.

• 51 mins

Covid Inquiry, fossilised trees in the Fens, and getting Britons moving

James Tytko presents science news, and how to confront the UK’s activity crisis.

• 52 mins

Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield

Science news and we speak to former astronaut Chris Hadfield.

• 52 mins

Christmas science stories and computer games

Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.

• 52 mins

Quantum Leap

A look back on some of 2023’s scientific discoveries and what we should expect in 2024.

• 52 mins

Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome

Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome

• 52 mins

Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice

Science news and we speak to psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.

• 52 mins

The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes

Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.

• 53 mins

Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

Science news and we discuss retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

• 52 mins

Elon Musk's brain implants and the science of shipping

Science news, brain implants, a spine exhibition and the science of shipping

• 52 mins

Blueberries, cancer waiting lists and assisted dying

Science news and we discuss cancer waiting lists and how pollution affect insects.

• 53 mins

Dengue fever, sense of humour and fish skin

Science news and we discuss dengue fever in Brazil, sense of humour and fish skin.

• 53 mins

Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"

Science news and we discuss whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"

• 52 mins

Lithium batteries, human tails and the science behind potholes

Science news and we discuss lithium batteries, how did we lose our tails? And potholes.

• 52 mins

Cyber Crimes in Cyber Times

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist look into the world of cyber-attacks.

• 53 mins

The gene that turns Labradors into gluttons, migratory birds and the oldest known dead galaxy.

The team discuss the gene that turns Labradors into gluttons and migratory birds.

• 52 mins

COVID-19, 4 years on.

Science news and we discuss COVID-19, 4 years on.

• 52 mins

Why whooping cough cases are surging and looking for life on Europa

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists look at a spike in whooping cough cases.

• 53 mins

Belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids

Science news and we discuss belly fat, BRCA gene and synthetic opioids.

• 43 mins

Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs

Science news and we discuss artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs.

• 51 mins

Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.

• 50 mins

ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news. Plus, a special look at ADHD.

• 51 mins

Zero Gravity

Science news and breakthroughs. We also discover how zero gravity affects the body.

• 51 mins

Scientists find their first rocky planet with an atmosphere

The hottest science news, stories and analysis from Dr Chris and the Naked Scientists.

• 51 mins

The Science of Language

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team take a look at the science of language.

• 52 mins

5 Live Science Podcast 26th May

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news, stories & analysis.

• 51 mins

Genetically modified mosquitos, and is the AI bubble about to burst?

Science news, plus a look at generative AI as we ask: is the AI bubble about to burst?

• 51 mins