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Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

By: Dr Chris Smith
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 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...The Naked Scientists Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Nature & Ecology Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • Is 10,000 steps a one-goal-fits-all?

    Is 10,000 steps a one-goal-fits-all?
    Oct 31 2025
    John writes in wondering whether the 10,000 steps rule applies eqully to everyone, given the range of body types and fitness among the population. James Tytko wondered where the 10,000 number came from in the first place, and sought an answer to John's question with the help of Dr Raj Amarnani, Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Muscoskeletel Medicine... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • Why can't I do that 11th press-up?

    Why can't I do that 11th press-up?
    Oct 24 2025
    This time on Question of the Week, James Tytko is being given a mental work-out thanks to this listener question on muscle fatigue. We learn about the biological reactions which govern intense exercise from Andy Jones, Professor of Applied Physiology at the University of Exeter... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    6 mins
  • How does the UV filter in sun cream work?

    How does the UV filter in sun cream work?
    Oct 17 2025
    Listener Krzysztof has written in to ask how skin is protected from potentially harmful UV radiation by sun cream products. To help him with the answer, James Tytko put in a call to Antony Young, Emeritus Professor of Experimental Photobiology at King's College London... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
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