http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0070h86Dr Chris Smith aka The Naked Scientist with the latest news from the world of science and Dr Karl answers listeners' science questions on Radio 5 live's Up All Night programme. Dr Chris Smith broadcast on Mondays at 1:30am and Dr Karl broadcast live on Thursdays at 3am.Dr Chris Smith aka The Naked Scientist with the latest news from the world of science and Dr Karl answers listeners' science questions on Radio 5 live's Up All Night programme. Dr Chris Smith broadcast on Mondays at 1:30am and Dr Karl broadcast live on Thursdays at 3am.BBC Radio 5 liveBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/drkarl.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0070h86(C) BBC 2012Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:30:15 +0000Rhod Sharp science, Dr Chris SmithRhod Sharp science, Dr Chris SmithnononadultDr Chris joins Rhod for the science phone-in this week. The cold weather is on our minds so; how do aeroplanes behave in the cold and why does the norovirus do so well?Dr Chris joins Rhod for the science phone-in this week. The cold weather is on our minds so; how do aeroplanes behave in the cold and why does the norovirus do so well?...Dr Chris joins Rhod for the science phone-in this week. The cold weather is on our minds so; how do aeroplanes behave in the cold and why does the norovirus do so well?Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +000048:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120202-0530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120202-0530a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris & The Naked Scientists with the latest science newsDr Chris & The Naked Scientists with the latest science news...Dr Chris & The Naked Scientists with the latest science newsMon, 30 Jan 2012 03:35:00 +000027:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120130-0335.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120130-0335a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and discusses the Northern Lights, global warming and microwaves among other thingsDr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and discusses the Northern Lights, global warming and microwaves among other things...Dr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and discusses the Northern Lights, global warming and microwaves among other thingsThu, 26 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +000043:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120126-0417.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120126-0417a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; why there are groupings of metals in space. What are nature's best painkillers. And is it really alright to eat food you've dropped on the floor, if you pick it up within seconds.Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; why there are groupings of metals in space. What are nature's best painkillers. And is it really alright to eat food you've dropped on the floor, if you...Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science, including; why there are groupings of metals in space. What are nature's best painkillers. And is it really alright to eat food you've dropped on the floor, if you pick it up within seconds.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:10:00 +000047:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120119-0410.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120119-0410a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris Smith and colleagues with the latest science stories. This week; the deepest undersea vents ever discovered, why nicotine replacement therapies don't work and the controversy over making H5N1 jump species in the lab.Dr Chris Smith and colleagues with the latest science stories. This week; the deepest undersea vents ever discovered, why nicotine replacement therapies don't work and the controversy over making H5N1 jump species in the lab....Dr Chris Smith and colleagues with the latest science stories. This week; the deepest undersea vents ever discovered, why nicotine replacement therapies don't work and the controversy over making H5N1 jump species in the lab.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +000023:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120116-0530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120116-0530a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDoes electricity flow and why do we get referred pain? Dr Chris Smith from the Naked Scientists sits in for Dr Karl who is on his holidays.Does electricity flow and why do we get referred pain? Dr Chris Smith from the Naked Scientists sits in for Dr Karl who is on his holidays....Does electricity flow and why do we get referred pain? Dr Chris Smith from the Naked Scientists sits in for Dr Karl who is on his holidays.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:30:00 +000043:39http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120112-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120112-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveIn this weeks Naked Scientists Dr Chris Smith looks at silk worms that spin spider silk, and a gene linked to human deafness.In this weeks Naked Scientists Dr Chris Smith looks at silk worms that spin spider silk, and a gene linked to human deafness....In this weeks Naked Scientists Dr Chris Smith looks at silk worms that spin spider silk, and a gene linked to human deafness.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +000026:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120109-0330.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120109-0330a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris of the Naked Scientists joins Rhod to answer our callers science questions. Will NASA's new mission to the Moon silence Apollo 11 doubters? Why do rats have such short lives and parrots such long ones and what's the point of vitamin tablets?Dr Chris of the Naked Scientists joins Rhod to answer our callers science questions. Will NASA's new mission to the Moon silence Apollo 11 doubters? Why do rats have such short lives and parrots such long ones and what's the point of vitamin tablets?...Dr Chris of the Naked Scientists joins Rhod to answer our callers science questions. Will NASA's new mission to the Moon silence Apollo 11 doubters? Why do rats have such short lives and parrots such long ones and what's the point of vitamin tablets?Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:30:00 +000048:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120105-0630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20120105-0630a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris from the Naked Scientists is in the chair this week answering our caller's science questions. Chief amoung the queries; how do you treat cataracts, why do wheels seem to spin backward and how many colds can you have at once?Dr Chris from the Naked Scientists is in the chair this week answering our caller's science questions. Chief amoung the queries; how do you treat cataracts, why do wheels seem to spin backward and how many colds can you have at once?...Dr Chris from the Naked Scientists is in the chair this week answering our caller's science questions. Chief amoung the queries; how do you treat cataracts, why do wheels seem to spin backward and how many colds can you have at once?Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +000049:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111229-0600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111229-0600a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris stands in for Dr Karl talking to Dotun about self-destructive viruses, the North star, pain & pleasure receptors & the sense of smell.Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl talking to Dotun about self-destructive viruses, the North star, pain & pleasure receptors & the sense of smell....Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl talking to Dotun about self-destructive viruses, the North star, pain & pleasure receptors & the sense of smell.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:45:00 +000049:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111222-0445.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111222-0445a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris and colleagues explore what happens when stars collide, the tricks mosquitos use and the reasons why serving Brussels sprouts can be a risky business...Dr Chris and colleagues explore what happens when stars collide, the tricks mosquitos use and the reasons why serving Brussels sprouts can be a risky business......Dr Chris and colleagues explore what happens when stars collide, the tricks mosquitos use and the reasons why serving Brussels sprouts can be a risky business...Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +000025:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111219-0600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111219-0600a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveOf course we have some Higgs Boson questions and a host of other queries including are bubbles good for the washing up? Dr Chris Smith deputises for Dr Karl who is still on his hols.Of course we have some Higgs Boson questions and a host of other queries including are bubbles good for the washing up? Dr Chris Smith deputises for Dr Karl who is still on his hols....Of course we have some Higgs Boson questions and a host of other queries including are bubbles good for the washing up? Dr Chris Smith deputises for Dr Karl who is still on his hols.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:33:00 +000048:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111215-0233.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111215-0233a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris and colleagues explain why bed bugs are making a come back; and how taxi-driving boosts the size of certain bits of your brain. Also the world’s oldest bed has been found.Dr Chris and colleagues explain why bed bugs are making a come back; and how taxi-driving boosts the size of certain bits of your brain. Also the world’s oldest bed has been found....Dr Chris and colleagues explain why bed bugs are making a come back; and how taxi-driving boosts the size of certain bits of your brain. Also the world’s oldest bed has been found.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:30:00 +000024:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111212-0530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111212-0530a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris stands in for Dr Karl, and among the questions he fields is.... why do pies in the oven burn from the outside in?Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl, and among the questions he fields is.... why do pies in the oven burn from the outside in?...Dr Chris stands in for Dr Karl, and among the questions he fields is.... why do pies in the oven burn from the outside in?Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:28:00 +000046:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111208-0428.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111208-0428a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe naked scientists ask if taking headers can cause brain damage, how to spot digitally doctored pictures, and they go voyaging into outer space.The naked scientists ask if taking headers can cause brain damage, how to spot digitally doctored pictures, and they go voyaging into outer space....The naked scientists ask if taking headers can cause brain damage, how to spot digitally doctored pictures, and they go voyaging into outer space.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:37:00 +000026:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111205-0337.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111205-0337a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveA look at Jim Lovell's life-saving calculations on board Apollo 13 a few hours after they got auctioned off.A look at Jim Lovell's life-saving calculations on board Apollo 13 a few hours after they got auctioned off....A look at Jim Lovell's life-saving calculations on board Apollo 13 a few hours after they got auctioned off.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:30:00 +000048:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111201-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111201-0430e.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week Dr Karl is in the back of a car speeding north to a book signing. Undaunted, and slightly truncated, the good doctor offers his thoughts on Cherenkov radiation, cold fusion and neutrinos travelling faster than light.This week Dr Karl is in the back of a car speeding north to a book signing. Undaunted, and slightly truncated, the good doctor offers his thoughts on Cherenkov radiation, cold fusion and neutrinos travelling faster than light....This week Dr Karl is in the back of a car speeding north to a book signing. Undaunted, and slightly truncated, the good doctor offers his thoughts on Cherenkov radiation, cold fusion and neutrinos travelling faster than light.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:30:00 +000035:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111124-0530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111124-0530a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveScientists have discovered a network of nerve cells that signal what's in what we've eaten and news of neutrinos that still appear to be travelling faster than light.Scientists have discovered a network of nerve cells that signal what's in what we've eaten and news of neutrinos that still appear to be travelling faster than light....Scientists have discovered a network of nerve cells that signal what's in what we've eaten and news of neutrinos that still appear to be travelling faster than light.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:21:00 +000024:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111121-0321.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111121-0321c.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDetails of a UK study called the Flu Survey aiming to work out how effective the flu jab is. Dr Chris and the team also look at a step forward in examining the primordial gas hypothesised by the Big Bang theory.Details of a UK study called the Flu Survey aiming to work out how effective the flu jab is. Dr Chris and the team also look at a step forward in examining the primordial gas hypothesised by the Big Bang theory....Details of a UK study called the Flu Survey aiming to work out how effective the flu jab is. Dr Chris and the team also look at a step forward in examining the primordial gas hypothesised by the Big Bang theory.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:44:00 +000025:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111114-0344.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111114-0344a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the power of interpretative dance, parasites that could make you take risks and why gas cookers don't have flues.Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the power of interpretative dance, parasites that could make you take risks and why gas cookers don't have flues....Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the power of interpretative dance, parasites that could make you take risks and why gas cookers don't have flues.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:30:00 +000048:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111110-2230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111110-2230a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the fifth flavour, the ideal nap duration and the impossibility of perfect vacuums.Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the fifth flavour, the ideal nap duration and the impossibility of perfect vacuums....Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss the fifth flavour, the ideal nap duration and the impossibility of perfect vacuums.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:45:00 +000053:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111109-2345.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111109-2345a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Alastair Reynolds, a sci fi author and former European Space Agency scientist. Topics under the spotlight are: the science of toenails, how being in space affects astronauts and what's the good of multi-vitamins?Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Alastair Reynolds, a sci fi author and former European Space Agency scientist. Topics under the spotlight are: the science of toenails, how being in space affects astronauts and what's the good of multi-vitamins?...Dr Karl and Dr Rhod are joined by Alastair Reynolds, a sci fi author and former European Space Agency scientist. Topics under the spotlight are: the science of toenails, how being in space affects astronauts and what's the good of multi-vitamins?Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:39:00 +010047:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111027-0439.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111027-0439a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe new Christmas must have gadget – a kitchen that teaches you to cook and carve correctly... and in French. And a question answered about microgravity.The new Christmas must have gadget – a kitchen that teaches you to cook and carve correctly... and in French. And a question answered about microgravity....The new Christmas must have gadget – a kitchen that teaches you to cook and carve correctly... and in French. And a question answered about microgravity.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:30:00 +010024:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111025-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111025-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl answers listeners' weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which include - why woodsmoke can cause asthma? What causes upside down rainbows? And more on the mysteries of black holes.Dr Karl answers listeners' weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which include - why woodsmoke can cause asthma? What causes upside down rainbows? And more on the mysteries of black holes....Dr Karl answers listeners' weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which include - why woodsmoke can cause asthma? What causes upside down rainbows? And more on the mysteries of black holes.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:23:00 +010048:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111020-0423.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111020-0423a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl and 'Dr' Rhod once again answer all your science questionsDr Karl and 'Dr' Rhod once again answer all your science questions...Dr Karl and 'Dr' Rhod once again answer all your science questionsThu, 13 Oct 2011 04:02:00 +010048:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111013-0402.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111013-0402a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week's edition of the Naked Scientist - how Earth came by its water - scientists think they've found the place in outer space where it all came from. Why people always tend to look on the bright side, often in spite of the odds - and scientists line up for the research equivalent of an OscarThis week's edition of the Naked Scientist - how Earth came by its water - scientists think they've found the place in outer space where it all came from. Why people always tend to look on the bright side, often in spite of the odds - and scientists...This week's edition of the Naked Scientist - how Earth came by its water - scientists think they've found the place in outer space where it all came from. Why people always tend to look on the bright side, often in spite of the odds - and scientists line up for the research equivalent of an OscarMon, 10 Oct 2011 03:12:00 +010024:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111010-0312.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111010-0312a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer all your science related questions.Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer all your science related questions....Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to answer all your science related questions.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:18:00 +010049:39http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111006-0418.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111006-0418a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveFind out more about the amazing powers of plastics, china's increasing space programme and how bacteria could be used for the latest type of encryption. Dr Chris Smith and his team have the answers.Find out more about the amazing powers of plastics, china's increasing space programme and how bacteria could be used for the latest type of encryption. Dr Chris Smith and his team have the answers....Find out more about the amazing powers of plastics, china's increasing space programme and how bacteria could be used for the latest type of encryption. Dr Chris Smith and his team have the answers.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +010028:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111003-0500.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20111003-0500a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod to answer all this weeks science questions.Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all this weeks science questions....Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all this weeks science questions.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +010049:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110929-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110929-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe slipperiest substance ever made, and the workings of DEET – the world’s best insect repellentThe slipperiest substance ever made, and the workings of DEET – the world’s best insect repellent...The slipperiest substance ever made, and the workings of DEET – the world’s best insect repellentMon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +010023:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110926-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110926-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveCan viruses be used as medical cures? Why birds are modern day dinosaurs?And how good is a fish's memory? just some of the weird and wonderful questions asks in the latest edition of the Dr Karl Phone-inCan viruses be used as medical cures? Why birds are modern day dinosaurs?And how good is a fish's memory? just some of the weird and wonderful questions asks in the latest edition of the Dr Karl Phone-in...Can viruses be used as medical cures? Why birds are modern day dinosaurs?And how good is a fish's memory? just some of the weird and wonderful questions asks in the latest edition of the Dr Karl Phone-inThu, 22 Sep 2011 04:53:00 +010042:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110922-0453.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110922-0453a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week, scientists with superhero x-ray vision... well almost, the CT scanning system capable of handling some very large specimens and why playing computer games has led to a breakthrough in understanding HIV.This week, scientists with superhero x-ray vision... well almost, the CT scanning system capable of handling some very large specimens and why playing computer games has led to a breakthrough in understanding HIV....This week, scientists with superhero x-ray vision... well almost, the CT scanning system capable of handling some very large specimens and why playing computer games has led to a breakthrough in understanding HIV.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:23:00 +010024:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110919-1123.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110919-1123a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveAre copper bands copper bottomed? Do you weigh less in the day than you do at night? Plus our old favourite String theory. Just some of the conundrums for Dr Karl this week. Dotun is ringmaster as Rhod is away.Are copper bands copper bottomed? Do you weigh less in the day than you do at night? Plus our old favourite String theory. Just some of the conundrums for Dr Karl this week. Dotun is ringmaster as Rhod is away....Are copper bands copper bottomed? Do you weigh less in the day than you do at night? Plus our old favourite String theory. Just some of the conundrums for Dr Karl this week. Dotun is ringmaster as Rhod is away.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:30:00 +010051:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110915-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110915-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveIn this special edition Dr Chris visits Lee Berger, at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg to see the fossils which could revolutionise our understanding of the evolution of our species.In this special edition Dr Chris visits Lee Berger, at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg to see the fossils which could revolutionise our understanding of the evolution of our species....In this special edition Dr Chris visits Lee Berger, at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg to see the fossils which could revolutionise our understanding of the evolution of our species.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:30:00 +010026:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110912-0530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110912-0530a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris and his team discuss the virtues of yoghurt on the brain. Flat lenses and ice cold bacteria are also on the agenda.Dr Chris and his team discuss the virtues of yoghurt on the brain. Flat lenses and ice cold bacteria are also on the agenda....Dr Chris and his team discuss the virtues of yoghurt on the brain. Flat lenses and ice cold bacteria are also on the agenda.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +010024:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110909-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110909-1630a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe benefits of biting your nails, supernovas and what happens when an atom bomb detonantes are all put under the scientific spotlight of Dr Karl and Dr Rhod.The benefits of biting your nails, supernovas and what happens when an atom bomb detonantes are all put under the scientific spotlight of Dr Karl and Dr Rhod....The benefits of biting your nails, supernovas and what happens when an atom bomb detonantes are all put under the scientific spotlight of Dr Karl and Dr Rhod.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:10:00 +010048:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110908-0410.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110908-0410a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl and Dr Rhod tackle why rocket thrusters work on the moon, what makes night fall, why rain doesn't hurt us and what causes tinnitus.Dr Karl and Dr Rhod tackle why rocket thrusters work on the moon, what makes night fall, why rain doesn't hurt us and what causes tinnitus....Dr Karl and Dr Rhod tackle why rocket thrusters work on the moon, what makes night fall, why rain doesn't hurt us and what causes tinnitus.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:50:00 +010038:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110901-1650.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110901-1650a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week Dr Chrs and the naked scientists go to the University of Aberdeen to meet a scientist who's exploring the depths of the ocean and a look at Thalidomide 50 years on.This week Dr Chrs and the naked scientists go to the University of Aberdeen to meet a scientist who's exploring the depths of the ocean and a look at Thalidomide 50 years on....This week Dr Chrs and the naked scientists go to the University of Aberdeen to meet a scientist who's exploring the depths of the ocean and a look at Thalidomide 50 years on.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:34:00 +010027:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110829-0134.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110829-0134a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod and as always tackles all your science questions.Dr Karl joins Rhod and as always tackles all your science questions....Dr Karl joins Rhod and as always tackles all your science questions.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:53:00 +010049:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110825-0353.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110825-0353a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveChris takes a look at work being done in Italy that may create a new treatment for muscular dystrophyChris takes a look at work being done in Italy that may create a new treatment for muscular dystrophy...Chris takes a look at work being done in Italy that may create a new treatment for muscular dystrophyMon, 22 Aug 2011 04:44:00 +010024:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110822-0444.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110822-0444a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl answers all your science related questions.Dr Karl answers all your science related questions....Dr Karl answers all your science related questions.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:06:00 +010048:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110818-0406.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110818-0406a.mp3BBC Radio 5 livewhich is warmer, a bath with bubbles in it or one without? Just one of the stranger science stories tackled this week by Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists!which is warmer, a bath with bubbles in it or one without? Just one of the stranger science stories tackled this week by Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists!...which is warmer, a bath with bubbles in it or one without? Just one of the stranger science stories tackled this week by Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists!Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:05:00 +010022:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110815-0305.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110815-0305a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe effects of adrenalin, the length of time tannins stay in the body and how long does the air last if someone's stuck in a one-metre-cubed airtight box?The effects of adrenalin, the length of time tannins stay in the body and how long does the air last if someone's stuck in a one-metre-cubed airtight box?...The effects of adrenalin, the length of time tannins stay in the body and how long does the air last if someone's stuck in a one-metre-cubed airtight box?Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:09:00 +010049:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110811-0409.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110811-0409a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow vampire bats home in on the jugular, why some depressions look like expressions and the world's scientific healdines of the week.How vampire bats home in on the jugular, why some depressions look like expressions and the world's scientific healdines of the week....How vampire bats home in on the jugular, why some depressions look like expressions and the world's scientific healdines of the week.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:13:00 +010023:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110811-0113.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110811-0113a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl explains "Mackerel Skies", discusses a UFO sighting by a 5 live sportreader and discusses how spiders can link their webs to objects several feet in the air and several feet apart.Dr Karl explains "Mackerel Skies", discusses a UFO sighting by a 5 live sportreader and discusses how spiders can link their webs to objects several feet in the air and several feet apart....Dr Karl explains "Mackerel Skies", discusses a UFO sighting by a 5 live sportreader and discusses how spiders can link their webs to objects several feet in the air and several feet apart.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:44:00 +010042:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110804-0244.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110804-0244b.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe fate of matter that gets sucked into a black hole, the genetic implications of organ transplants, and the use of desalination techniques to help combat drought are all explored with Dr. Karl. And he answers the question: how do you tow an iceberg?The fate of matter that gets sucked into a black hole, the genetic implications of organ transplants, and the use of desalination techniques to help combat drought are all explored with Dr. Karl. And he answers the question: how do you tow an iceberg?...The fate of matter that gets sucked into a black hole, the genetic implications of organ transplants, and the use of desalination techniques to help combat drought are all explored with Dr. Karl. And he answers the question: how do you tow an iceberg?Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:04:00 +010039:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110728-0304.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110728-0304a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Dr Rhod to explain why the moon glows, how waves wave and how sound is heard in the ear.Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to explain why the moon glows, how waves wave and how sound is heard in the ear....Dr Karl joins Dr Rhod to explain why the moon glows, how waves wave and how sound is heard in the ear.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:00 +010046:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110721-0600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110721-0600a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions. This week includes a look into curtains that 'quench' noise and an explanation as to why researchers spend so much time proving the obvious.Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions. This week includes a look into curtains that 'quench' noise and an explanation as to why researchers spend so much time proving the obvious....Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer your science questions. This week includes a look into curtains that 'quench' noise and an explanation as to why researchers spend so much time proving the obvious.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:05:00 +010050:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110714-1505.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110714-1505a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveIn this week's fascinating look at all things science, Dr. Chris explains why some scientists subjected volunteers to sunburns, the prospect of a universal flu vaccine and how the identity of blood cells has been discovered in Canada.In this week's fascinating look at all things science, Dr. Chris explains why some scientists subjected volunteers to sunburns, the prospect of a universal flu vaccine and how the identity of blood cells has been discovered in Canada....In this week's fascinating look at all things science, Dr. Chris explains why some scientists subjected volunteers to sunburns, the prospect of a universal flu vaccine and how the identity of blood cells has been discovered in Canada.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:41:00 +010019:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110711-0341.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110711-0341d.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science questionsDr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science questions...Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science questionsThu, 07 Jul 2011 04:12:00 +010049:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110707-0412.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110707-0412a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week Dr Chris Smith stands in for Dr Karl to answer listeners'weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which includes what gives atoms mass? Can asteroids skip through the atmosphere? And how hard water ruins a nice cuppa.This week Dr Chris Smith stands in for Dr Karl to answer listeners'weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which includes what gives atoms mass? Can asteroids skip through the atmosphere? And how hard water ruins a nice cuppa....This week Dr Chris Smith stands in for Dr Karl to answer listeners'weird and wonderful questions about the world of science, which includes what gives atoms mass? Can asteroids skip through the atmosphere? And how hard water ruins a nice cuppa.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:34:00 +010040:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110630-0434.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110630-0434a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveBirds of a feather flock together, but why? Hear how GPS and a pigeon have found the answer. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take a look at that and the rest of the week's science news.Birds of a feather flock together, but why? Hear how GPS and a pigeon have found the answer. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take a look at that and the rest of the week's science news....Birds of a feather flock together, but why? Hear how GPS and a pigeon have found the answer. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists take a look at that and the rest of the week's science news.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:20:00 +010024:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110627-1020.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110627-1020a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl who has been voted Australia's 10th most trusted man joins Rhod to answer your science questions, which this week include; can a blind eye ever be made to see again?Dr Karl who has been voted Australia's 10th most trusted man joins Rhod to answer your science questions, which this week include; can a blind eye ever be made to see again?...Dr Karl who has been voted Australia's 10th most trusted man joins Rhod to answer your science questions, which this week include; can a blind eye ever be made to see again?Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:04:00 +010050:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110623-0304.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110623-0304a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris with all the latest science news.Dr Chris with all the latest science news....Dr Chris with all the latest science news.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:42:00 +010022:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110620-0342.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110620-0342a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week Dr Karl takes you into the mysterious world of the multiverse and beyond! Plus how old before bald? The genius that is Dr Karl has all the answers to your science conundrums.This week Dr Karl takes you into the mysterious world of the multiverse and beyond! Plus how old before bald? The genius that is Dr Karl has all the answers to your science conundrums....This week Dr Karl takes you into the mysterious world of the multiverse and beyond! Plus how old before bald? The genius that is Dr Karl has all the answers to your science conundrums.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:02:00 +010049:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110616-0302.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110616-0302a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris with this weeks science news.Dr Chris with this weeks science news....Dr Chris with this weeks science news.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:44:00 +010022:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110613-0344.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110613-0344a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins 'Dr'Rhod to answer all your science related questionsDr Karl joins 'Dr'Rhod to answer all your science related questions...Dr Karl joins 'Dr'Rhod to answer all your science related questionsThu, 09 Jun 2011 04:10:00 +010049:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110609-0410.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110609-0410a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week's edition of the Naked Scientist looks at how rising carbon dioxide levels are deafening fish to the sounds of predators, and a new way to design better phone handsets by logging how people actually use the phone - sounds obvious but, believe it or not, this sort of data is really hard to come by; thankfully scientists at Cambridge University have come to the rescue.This week's edition of the Naked Scientist looks at how rising carbon dioxide levels are deafening fish to the sounds of predators, and a new way to design better phone handsets by logging how people actually use the phone - sounds obvious but,...This week's edition of the Naked Scientist looks at how rising carbon dioxide levels are deafening fish to the sounds of predators, and a new way to design better phone handsets by logging how people actually use the phone - sounds obvious but, believe it or not, this sort of data is really hard to come by; thankfully scientists at Cambridge University have come to the rescue.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:18:00 +010023:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110606-0318.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110606-0318a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveLooking into a transparent world, the truth about fracking and the REAL difference between cats and dogs. Those are the subjects under the spotlight as Dr Karl joins Dr Giles.Looking into a transparent world, the truth about fracking and the REAL difference between cats and dogs. Those are the subjects under the spotlight as Dr Karl joins Dr Giles....Looking into a transparent world, the truth about fracking and the REAL difference between cats and dogs. Those are the subjects under the spotlight as Dr Karl joins Dr Giles.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:26:00 +010049:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110602-1026.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110602-1026a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveOn the Naked Scientists this week find out how to measure the shape of something very very very very small, and we go all magnetic with a new substance!! Dr Chris and his team reveal all to Dotun.On the Naked Scientists this week find out how to measure the shape of something very very very very small, and we go all magnetic with a new substance!! Dr Chris and his team reveal all to Dotun....On the Naked Scientists this week find out how to measure the shape of something very very very very small, and we go all magnetic with a new substance!! Dr Chris and his team reveal all to Dotun.Mon, 30 May 2011 03:35:00 +010024:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110530-0335.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110530-0335a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveA look at a possible breakthrough in organ transplantation ...plus what is the optimum amount of petrol to have in your car?A look at a possible breakthrough in organ transplantation ...plus what is the optimum amount of petrol to have in your car?...A look at a possible breakthrough in organ transplantation ...plus what is the optimum amount of petrol to have in your car?Mon, 23 May 2011 03:40:00 +010022:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110523-0340.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110523-0340a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveClimate change is on the agenda this week. Dr Karl and Rhod are joined by speical guest Professor Naomi Oreskes. Also this week we get to the bottom of how likely it is to produce identical twins.Climate change is on the agenda this week. Dr Karl and Rhod are joined by speical guest Professor Naomi Oreskes. Also this week we get to the bottom of how likely it is to produce identical twins....Climate change is on the agenda this week. Dr Karl and Rhod are joined by speical guest Professor Naomi Oreskes. Also this week we get to the bottom of how likely it is to produce identical twins.Thu, 19 May 2011 04:30:00 +010049:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110519-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110519-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris has been taking the Highland air and speaking at the University of Aberdeen's Word festival this week. But that hasn't stopped him from visiting the University's biomedical campus and chatting to researchers there.Dr Chris has been taking the Highland air and speaking at the University of Aberdeen's Word festival this week. But that hasn't stopped him from visiting the University's biomedical campus and chatting to researchers there....Dr Chris has been taking the Highland air and speaking at the University of Aberdeen's Word festival this week. But that hasn't stopped him from visiting the University's biomedical campus and chatting to researchers there.Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 +010012:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110516-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110516-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveWhy do former smokers still want to smoke but hate the smell of cigarettes? Are black sheep more likely to be struck by lightning than white sheep and the best thing for car fuel economy. That's all in this week's edition with Dr Karl.Why do former smokers still want to smoke but hate the smell of cigarettes? Are black sheep more likely to be struck by lightning than white sheep and the best thing for car fuel economy. That's all in this week's edition with Dr Karl....Why do former smokers still want to smoke but hate the smell of cigarettes? Are black sheep more likely to be struck by lightning than white sheep and the best thing for car fuel economy. That's all in this week's edition with Dr Karl.Thu, 12 May 2011 03:21:00 +010049:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110512-0321.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110512-0321a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris and colleagues with the latest science news, question of the week and the results of work done at the University of Chicago into the power of nicotine.Dr Chris and colleagues with the latest science news, question of the week and the results of work done at the University of Chicago into the power of nicotine....Dr Chris and colleagues with the latest science news, question of the week and the results of work done at the University of Chicago into the power of nicotine.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 +010024:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110509-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110509-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl explains how passing electricity through your brain can make you more creative, examines prehistoric giant ants and discusses how radio waves are affected by weather.Dr Karl explains how passing electricity through your brain can make you more creative, examines prehistoric giant ants and discusses how radio waves are affected by weather....Dr Karl explains how passing electricity through your brain can make you more creative, examines prehistoric giant ants and discusses how radio waves are affected by weather.Thu, 05 May 2011 04:26:00 +010049:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110505-0426.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110505-0426a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris with snapshots from his recent trip to America. He's been speaking to the amputee who controls his prosthetic arm by thinking about the fingers he lost and the scientist heading up the international fusion reactor programme amongst others.Dr Chris with snapshots from his recent trip to America. He's been speaking to the amputee who controls his prosthetic arm by thinking about the fingers he lost and the scientist heading up the international fusion reactor programme amongst others....Dr Chris with snapshots from his recent trip to America. He's been speaking to the amputee who controls his prosthetic arm by thinking about the fingers he lost and the scientist heading up the international fusion reactor programme amongst others.Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:00 +010025:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110502-1600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110502-1600a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science related questionsDr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science related questions...Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all your science related questionsThu, 28 Apr 2011 03:50:00 +010048:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110428-0350.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110428-0350a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl and Rhod answer all your science related questionsDr Karl and Rhod answer all your science related questions...Dr Karl and Rhod answer all your science related questionsThu, 21 Apr 2011 03:54:00 +010049:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110421-0354.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110421-0354a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow conversation carried early man out of Africa, what keeps a bike balanced and how to study schizophrenia in a petri dish.How conversation carried early man out of Africa, what keeps a bike balanced and how to study schizophrenia in a petri dish....How conversation carried early man out of Africa, what keeps a bike balanced and how to study schizophrenia in a petri dish.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:30:00 +010023:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110418-0330.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110418-0330a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod to answer an array of science questions.Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer an array of science questions....Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer an array of science questions.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:12:00 +010049:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110414-0412.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110414-0412a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveWe head to Japan this week to find out how retinas are being grown in dishes which could hold the key to restoring some people's vision. Also find out why Dolly Parton never gets bags under her eyes. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.We head to Japan this week to find out how retinas are being grown in dishes which could hold the key to restoring some people's vision. Also find out why Dolly Parton never gets bags under her eyes. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the...We head to Japan this week to find out how retinas are being grown in dishes which could hold the key to restoring some people's vision. Also find out why Dolly Parton never gets bags under her eyes. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:09:00 +010023:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110411-0209.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110411-0209a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow deep under the sea can you dive, and what shape should your submarine be? When you boil water for a second time, why does it seem to be hotter? Just two of the questions answered by Dr Karl this week. Plus do you know about the healing power of dog saliva? It's chic to be geek on the science phone in!How deep under the sea can you dive, and what shape should your submarine be? When you boil water for a second time, why does it seem to be hotter? Just two of the questions answered by Dr Karl this week. Plus do you know about the healing power of...How deep under the sea can you dive, and what shape should your submarine be? When you boil water for a second time, why does it seem to be hotter? Just two of the questions answered by Dr Karl this week. Plus do you know about the healing power of dog saliva? It's chic to be geek on the science phone in!Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:10:00 +010036:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110407-0310.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110407-0310a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveAre the “worm” graphs displayed during live televised political debates biasing voters? Is there a chemical cure for a fear of heights and why is the Pioneer Probe going slower than it should?Are the “worm” graphs displayed during live televised political debates biasing voters? Is there a chemical cure for a fear of heights and why is the Pioneer Probe going slower than it should?...Are the “worm” graphs displayed during live televised political debates biasing voters? Is there a chemical cure for a fear of heights and why is the Pioneer Probe going slower than it should?Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:30:00 +010022:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110404-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110404-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow serious to health are the leaks from the Fukishima nuclear plant? Dotun and Dr Karl are joined by Professor Dr Dale Bailey who's an expert in medical radiation science at the University of Sydney.How serious to health are the leaks from the Fukishima nuclear plant? Dotun and Dr Karl are joined by Professor Dr Dale Bailey who's an expert in medical radiation science at the University of Sydney....How serious to health are the leaks from the Fukishima nuclear plant? Dotun and Dr Karl are joined by Professor Dr Dale Bailey who's an expert in medical radiation science at the University of Sydney.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:25:00 +010045:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110331-0325.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110331-0325a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week we hear about a breakthrough in the skin cancer melanoma, how scientists have managed for the first time to produce sperm in a culture dish and a possible future treatment for macular degeneration.This week we hear about a breakthrough in the skin cancer melanoma, how scientists have managed for the first time to produce sperm in a culture dish and a possible future treatment for macular degeneration....This week we hear about a breakthrough in the skin cancer melanoma, how scientists have managed for the first time to produce sperm in a culture dish and a possible future treatment for macular degeneration.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:00:00 +010023:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110328-0200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110328-0200a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow do birds hear if they have a hole through their heads? Where does matter come from? Just some of the questions put to Dr Karl this week for the Up All Night science phone in.How do birds hear if they have a hole through their heads? Where does matter come from? Just some of the questions put to Dr Karl this week for the Up All Night science phone in....How do birds hear if they have a hole through their heads? Where does matter come from? Just some of the questions put to Dr Karl this week for the Up All Night science phone in.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:59:00 +000049:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110324-0259.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110324-0259b.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl discusses a breakthrough in how sperm get turned on: scientists have discovered how the female hormone progesterone activates sperm so they can fertilise an egg. The findings could also lead to new treatments for infertility and help to develop the next generation of contraceptives.Dr Karl discusses a breakthrough in how sperm get turned on: scientists have discovered how the female hormone progesterone activates sperm so they can fertilise an egg. The findings could also lead to new treatments for infertility and help to...Dr Karl discusses a breakthrough in how sperm get turned on: scientists have discovered how the female hormone progesterone activates sperm so they can fertilise an egg. The findings could also lead to new treatments for infertility and help to develop the next generation of contraceptives.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:02:00 +000019:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110321-0302.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110321-0302b.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveJapan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility seems to be on everyone's mind tonight. Dr Karl endeavours to answer those atomic questions.Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility seems to be on everyone's mind tonight. Dr Karl endeavours to answer those atomic questions....Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility seems to be on everyone's mind tonight. Dr Karl endeavours to answer those atomic questions.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:59:00 +000049:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110317-0559.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110317-0559a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe Naked Scientist this week analyses how big the earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been, asks how diamonds can help treat cancer and slices through to the truth about the humble potato peeler.The Naked Scientist this week analyses how big the earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been, asks how diamonds can help treat cancer and slices through to the truth about the humble potato peeler....The Naked Scientist this week analyses how big the earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been, asks how diamonds can help treat cancer and slices through to the truth about the humble potato peeler.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:43:00 +000025:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110314-0443.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110314-0443a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl joins Rhod to answer all the latest science questions.Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all the latest science questions....Dr Karl joins Rhod to answer all the latest science questions.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:22:00 +000048:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110310-0422.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110310-0422a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveOn the latest edition of The Naked Scientist - a new technique that could hold the key to the next generation of computer chips based on a brand new material. What is the popular painkiller that's just celebrated its 112th birthday? As well as all the latest news from the world of science.On the latest edition of The Naked Scientist - a new technique that could hold the key to the next generation of computer chips based on a brand new material. What is the popular painkiller that's just celebrated its 112th birthday? As well as all the...On the latest edition of The Naked Scientist - a new technique that could hold the key to the next generation of computer chips based on a brand new material. What is the popular painkiller that's just celebrated its 112th birthday? As well as all the latest news from the world of science.Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:50:00 +000025:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110307-0150.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110307-0150b.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveJamie Oliver asks our very own Naked Scientist, Dr Chris why his yorkshire puddings are better than those made by his wife. Other matters up for discussion include diamonds, the four minute mile and mushroom clouds.Jamie Oliver asks our very own Naked Scientist, Dr Chris why his yorkshire puddings are better than those made by his wife. Other matters up for discussion include diamonds, the four minute mile and mushroom clouds....Jamie Oliver asks our very own Naked Scientist, Dr Chris why his yorkshire puddings are better than those made by his wife. Other matters up for discussion include diamonds, the four minute mile and mushroom clouds.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +000038:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110303-0413.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110303-0413c.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow ancient bones are about to help us to treat modern bad backs and breakthroughs in heart disease and melanoma detection. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.How ancient bones are about to help us to treat modern bad backs and breakthroughs in heart disease and melanoma detection. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers....How ancient bones are about to help us to treat modern bad backs and breakthroughs in heart disease and melanoma detection. Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists have the answers.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:39:00 +000018:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110228-0339.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110228-0339a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and the universe is the main topic of conversation. The origins of the first exoplanets, the creation of the moon and why a vacuum didn't cause the Big Bang. Plus, why living in colder climates makes you colder.Dr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and the universe is the main topic of conversation. The origins of the first exoplanets, the creation of the moon and why a vacuum didn't cause the Big Bang. Plus, why living in colder climates makes you colder....Dr Chris sits in for Dr Karl and the universe is the main topic of conversation. The origins of the first exoplanets, the creation of the moon and why a vacuum didn't cause the Big Bang. Plus, why living in colder climates makes you colder.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:57:00 +000048:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110224-0357.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110224-0357a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris Smith with news from the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington.Dr Chris Smith with news from the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington....Dr Chris Smith with news from the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:10:00 +000021:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110221-0210.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110221-0210a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow could solar flares disrupt global communications? Have you ever heard of upside down rivers? Dr Karl and for a special bonus week, Dr Chris have the answers to another weeks of science conundrums.How could solar flares disrupt global communications? Have you ever heard of upside down rivers? Dr Karl and for a special bonus week, Dr Chris have the answers to another weeks of science conundrums....How could solar flares disrupt global communications? Have you ever heard of upside down rivers? Dr Karl and for a special bonus week, Dr Chris have the answers to another weeks of science conundrums.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:15:00 +000049:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110217-0315.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110217-0315a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveEvidence that eating oily fish can reduce the risk of developing some common forms of blindness and a clever new way to see inside the body.Evidence that eating oily fish can reduce the risk of developing some common forms of blindness and a clever new way to see inside the body....Evidence that eating oily fish can reduce the risk of developing some common forms of blindness and a clever new way to see inside the body.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:00:00 +000024:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110214-0200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110214-0200a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Dotun sits in with Dr Karl as they discuss the shadows of the sun, why snow keeps you warm and the different uses for urine.Dr Dotun sits in with Dr Karl as they discuss the shadows of the sun, why snow keeps you warm and the different uses for urine....Dr Dotun sits in with Dr Karl as they discuss the shadows of the sun, why snow keeps you warm and the different uses for urine.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:08:00 +000049:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110210-0308.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110210-0308b.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris Smith and the team are here with all the latest science news.Dr Chris Smith and the team are here with all the latest science news....Dr Chris Smith and the team are here with all the latest science news.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +000023:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110207-0500.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110207-0500a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveOnce again Dr Karl attempts to answer all your science related questions.Once again Dr Karl attempts to answer all your science related questions....Once again Dr Karl attempts to answer all your science related questions.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:12:00 +000049:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110203-0412.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110203-0412a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveOn this week's edition of Dr Chris Smith looks at Leprosy Day, which is intended to raise awareness of the 250,000 new cases of leprosy that are still occurring around the globe every year. Also Ben Valsler and Diana O'Carroll have been taking a look at some of this week's top science stories including some science that's straight from the horse's mouth or rather the cow's rumen - researchers have been reaching into a cow's stomach to discover the secret of making better biofuels!On this week's edition of Dr Chris Smith looks at Leprosy Day, which is intended to raise awareness of the 250,000 new cases of leprosy that are still occurring around the globe every year. Also Ben Valsler and Diana O'Carroll have been taking a look...On this week's edition of Dr Chris Smith looks at Leprosy Day, which is intended to raise awareness of the 250,000 new cases of leprosy that are still occurring around the globe every year. Also Ben Valsler and Diana O'Carroll have been taking a look at some of this week's top science stories including some science that's straight from the horse's mouth or rather the cow's rumen - researchers have been reaching into a cow's stomach to discover the secret of making better biofuels!Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:31:00 +000025:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110131-0031.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110131-0031a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl journeys across the spine of the Great Dividing Ridge in Australia plus other adventures in science.Dr Karl journeys across the spine of the Great Dividing Ridge in Australia plus other adventures in science....Dr Karl journeys across the spine of the Great Dividing Ridge in Australia plus other adventures in science.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:56:00 +000044:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110127-1856.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110127-1856a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThe Naked Scientists take a look at how a mouse with a human immune system is helping treat HIV sufferers. Cancer that affects dogs and this weeks big question - why the journey home appears to be faster than the journey out?The Naked Scientists take a look at how a mouse with a human immune system is helping treat HIV sufferers. Cancer that affects dogs and this weeks big question - why the journey home appears to be faster than the journey out?...The Naked Scientists take a look at how a mouse with a human immune system is helping treat HIV sufferers. Cancer that affects dogs and this weeks big question - why the journey home appears to be faster than the journey out?Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:21:00 +000020:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110124-0221.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110124-0221a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris, The Naked Scientist joins Rhod to answer all your science questions.Dr Chris, The Naked Scientist joins Rhod to answer all your science questions....Dr Chris, The Naked Scientist joins Rhod to answer all your science questions.Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:08:00 +000048:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110120-0408.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110120-0408a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveA new technique that makes the production of computer chips a piece of cake, the science of drumming and all of the week's other science news with Dr Chris.A new technique that makes the production of computer chips a piece of cake, the science of drumming and all of the week's other science news with Dr Chris....A new technique that makes the production of computer chips a piece of cake, the science of drumming and all of the week's other science news with Dr Chris.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:46:00 +000022:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110117-0146.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110117-0146a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris keeps Dr Karl's chair warm and looks at why music affects us so much, why when you dunk biscuits in your tea the crumbs always stick to edge of the mug and why it gets windy whenever the sun goes behind the clouds.Dr Chris keeps Dr Karl's chair warm and looks at why music affects us so much, why when you dunk biscuits in your tea the crumbs always stick to edge of the mug and why it gets windy whenever the sun goes behind the clouds....Dr Chris keeps Dr Karl's chair warm and looks at why music affects us so much, why when you dunk biscuits in your tea the crumbs always stick to edge of the mug and why it gets windy whenever the sun goes behind the clouds.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:30:00 +000048:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110113-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110113-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveAmongst this weeks topics why going topless can harm your hearing and more about a new IVF studyAmongst this weeks topics why going topless can harm your hearing and more about a new IVF study...Amongst this weeks topics why going topless can harm your hearing and more about a new IVF studyMon, 10 Jan 2011 02:29:00 +000026:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110110-0229.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110110-0229a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris explains the flu vaccine, tackles the phenomenon of dead birds falling from the Arkansas sky and gives us the answer on how information is saved on a memory stick.Dr Chris explains the flu vaccine, tackles the phenomenon of dead birds falling from the Arkansas sky and gives us the answer on how information is saved on a memory stick....Dr Chris explains the flu vaccine, tackles the phenomenon of dead birds falling from the Arkansas sky and gives us the answer on how information is saved on a memory stick.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:22:00 +000045:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110106-0322.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110106-0322b.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveTracking sharks, gladiatorial bees and giant radio telescopes in a second special Australian edition of the Naked Scientist.Tracking sharks, gladiatorial bees and giant radio telescopes in a second special Australian edition of the Naked Scientist....Tracking sharks, gladiatorial bees and giant radio telescopes in a second special Australian edition of the Naked Scientist.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:30:00 +000024:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110103-0430.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20110103-0430a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveHow much a whale eats, the real reason behind England's Ashes victory, how the human body reacts to the extreme cold and why Jupiter the planet was never destined to be a star are all under Dr Karl's science spotlight this week.How much a whale eats, the real reason behind England's Ashes victory, how the human body reacts to the extreme cold and why Jupiter the planet was never destined to be a star are all under Dr Karl's science spotlight this week....How much a whale eats, the real reason behind England's Ashes victory, how the human body reacts to the extreme cold and why Jupiter the planet was never destined to be a star are all under Dr Karl's science spotlight this week.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:45:00 +000046:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101230-0345.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101230-0345a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveIn this edition Dr Karl answers your weird and wonderful questions from listeners about the world of science.In this edition Dr Karl answers your weird and wonderful questions from listeners about the world of science....In this edition Dr Karl answers your weird and wonderful questions from listeners about the world of science.Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:37:00 +000049:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101223-1337.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101223-1337a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Chris sitting in for Dr Karl with Giles answers all your science related questions.Dr Chris sitting in for Dr Karl with Giles answers all your science related questions....Dr Chris sitting in for Dr Karl with Giles answers all your science related questions.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:00:00 +000041:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101216-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101216-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week we're taking a look at a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's Disease. We also find out why someone sent a cheese into space this week!This week we're taking a look at a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's Disease. We also find out why someone sent a cheese into space this week!...This week we're taking a look at a breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer's Disease. We also find out why someone sent a cheese into space this week!Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:23:00 +000025:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101213-0023.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101213-0023a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveDr Karl answers all your science questions.Dr Karl answers all your science questions....Dr Karl answers all your science questions.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:08:00 +000044:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101209-0408.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101209-0408a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveUnder the microscope this week we've got the bacteria that made headlines by using arsenic instead of phosphorus; so is this a tantilising sign that life evolved on Earth more than once? We also hear how a patient with an inflammatory bowel disease treated himself with a dose of worms.Under the microscope this week we've got the bacteria that made headlines by using arsenic instead of phosphorus; so is this a tantilising sign that life evolved on Earth more than once? We also hear how a patient with an inflammatory bowel disease...Under the microscope this week we've got the bacteria that made headlines by using arsenic instead of phosphorus; so is this a tantilising sign that life evolved on Earth more than once? We also hear how a patient with an inflammatory bowel disease treated himself with a dose of worms.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:02:00 +000021:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101206-0102.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101206-0102a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveRun for your lives the mole rats are coming! Well maybe not, but they don't drink water and do eat their own faeces. Nice! The perfect dinner guests. Dr Karl also tells us how a trick of the brain could cause obesity and how the desalination of sea water is pretty tricky. Plus has anyone ever found a magnetic monopole? Err...no.Run for your lives the mole rats are coming! Well maybe not, but they don't drink water and do eat their own faeces. Nice! The perfect dinner guests. Dr Karl also tells us how a trick of the brain could cause obesity and how the desalination of sea...Run for your lives the mole rats are coming! Well maybe not, but they don't drink water and do eat their own faeces. Nice! The perfect dinner guests. Dr Karl also tells us how a trick of the brain could cause obesity and how the desalination of sea water is pretty tricky. Plus has anyone ever found a magnetic monopole? Err...no.Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:04:00 +000048:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101202-0304.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101202-0304a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveThis week Doctor Chris and colleagues look at the latest Aids research ahead of the 30th anniversary of the identification of HIV, the blood test that predicts a person’s age and the moon of Saturn with an oxygen-rich atmosphere.This week Doctor Chris and colleagues look at the latest Aids research ahead of the 30th anniversary of the identification of HIV, the blood test that predicts a person’s age and the moon of Saturn with an oxygen-rich atmosphere....This week Doctor Chris and colleagues look at the latest Aids research ahead of the 30th anniversary of the identification of HIV, the blood test that predicts a person’s age and the moon of Saturn with an oxygen-rich atmosphere.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +000022:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101129-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101129-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 liveWhy the earth is pear-shaped, Newton's first law and the formula for gripe water occupy Dr Karl and Dr Rhod this week. They're joined by Brian Dunning who takes a look at what makes a quadrillion.Why the earth is pear-shaped, Newton's first law and the formula for gripe water occupy Dr Karl and Dr Rhod this week. They're joined by Brian Dunning who takes a look at what makes a quadrillion....Why the earth is pear-shaped, Newton's first law and the formula for gripe water occupy Dr Karl and Dr Rhod this week. They're joined by Brian Dunning who takes a look at what makes a quadrillion.Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +000041:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101125-0400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/drkarl/drkarl_20101125-0400a.mp3BBC Radio 5 live