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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists Podcast

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 The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.The Naked Scientists Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Nature & Ecology Physical Illness & Disease Science
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  • Huntington's treatment, and the High Seas Treaty

    Huntington's treatment, and the High Seas Treaty
    Sep 26 2025
    On today's show:, scientists successfully treat Huntington's disease for the first time, slowing the disease by at least 75%: we hear how they've done it. Also, the High Seas Treaty takes a step closer to protecting the world's oceans. And the Earth-sized planet not that far away that might have conditions suitable for life. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    38 mins
  • Lung cancer: looking at the latest developments

    Lung cancer: looking at the latest developments
    Sep 23 2025
    Lung cancer is one of the world's biggest killers. Today, we explore why, and how medical research into this disease is seeing the development of better diagnostic tools, cancer treatments and even a vaccine to prevent tumours from taking hold in the first place... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    33 mins
  • US-UK nuclear deal, and forensics for plastic pollution

    US-UK nuclear deal, and forensics for plastic pollution
    Sep 19 2025
    In the news podcast, the US and the UK have forged a long-term nuclear alliance - but what will it really deliver? We also examine a new study on whether smoking cannabis makes it harder to get pregnant. And we'll be hearing from a forensic scientist who is using detective work to rid our oceans of plastic. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    34 mins
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