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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
  • What would you find at the centre of Saturn or Jupiter?

    What would you find at the centre of Saturn or Jupiter?
    Aug 29 2025
    Maddie wants to know what a daring adventurer might find if they journeyed to the centre of one of our Solar System's gas giants: Juptier and Saturn. James Tytko took on her question, with the help of University of Cambridge astrophysicist, Xander Byrne. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • Do recent experiments prove a quantum interpretation?

    Do recent experiments prove a quantum interpretation?
    Aug 22 2025
    Iain wants to know whether recent experiments have gotten us any closer to deciding which interpretation of quantum mechanics is most likely. This branch of physics describes the as yet unexplained interactions of very small particles. Here to help Rowan Berkley explore Iain's question is Maria Violaris, quantum research scientist and science communicator... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    6 mins
  • Can a dog and a fox produce viable offspring?

    Can a dog and a fox produce viable offspring?
    Aug 15 2025
    Girts sends a question about which animals can mate to produce viable offspring. How is it that different breeds of dogs can come together to produce puppies, but add a different animal into the equation and you don't get the same result? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    7 mins
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