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Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists show

Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists

Summary: 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...

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 Question of the Week 13.05.10 - Are city dwellers more immune to bugs? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:21

Is living in the big smoke better for your immune system in the long term as you are exposed to more people and their bugs? Plus we ask, what is wind and why do we have it?

 Question of the Week 13.05.03 - How best to date ancient artefacts? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:21

Naked Archeologist Diana O Carroll takes us on a trip of dating ancient artefacts. Plus we ask, is city living an immune booster?

 Question of the Week 13.04.19 - Can gene therapy treat depression? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:05

We find out if gene therapy could help beat depression, plus we ask are early risers more likely to be cheerful?

 Question of the Week 13.04.12 - Can we acheive artificial photosynthesis? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:18

We find out if we can mimic the power of plants to meet our energy demands. Plus we ask, could we use gene therapy for depression?

 Question of the Week 13.04.05 - How long does it take for comets to melt? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:28

We find out how long it takes for a comet to melt and we ask could we ever get a cometless sky? Plus we wonder the power of plants.

 Question of the Week 13.03.22 - Could civilisation cope without computers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:44

We rely increasingly on computer networks. If a solar storm or malicious virus hit the network, could our current civilisation dependency on computer networks be damaged irreversibly? Plus we ask, will all the comets in the sky ever melt away?

 Question of the Week 13.03.13 - Do other animals practice dental hygiene? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:45

Are humans the only species that practice dental hygiene to retain their pearly nashers? Plus we ask, could we cope if computers conked?

 Question of the Week 13.03.07 - Will a body wrap help me lose weight? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:28

We find out if a body wrap will help you lose weight. Plus we ask are humans the only animals that practice dental hygiene?

 Question of the Week 13.02.28 - Will our increasing human population cause a water shortage on Earth? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:06

We find out if Earth's expanding human population will affect water supplies. Plus we ask, does the new anti-fat fad Shrinking Violet work?

 Question of the Week 13.02.14 - Are Humans Meant for Monogamy? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:32

Many other species have multiple partners, but are humans meant for monogamy? Plus we ask, do flies have a super sense of smell?

 Question of the Week 13.02.08 - Can you make a mini Mars at home? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:18

We find out if you can emulate a Martian environment in the kitchen, and if so, can you grow plants there? Plus we ask, are humans meant for monogamy?

 Question of the Week 13.02.01 - Can you get a Tabby Human? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:12

Cats can have patterned fur, but can you get a tabby human? Plus we ask can we make a miniature Mars at home?

 Question of the Week 13.01.25 - Do anti-mosquito sound devices work? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:20

We find out if there is any evidence that anti-mosquito sound devices actually work. Plus we ask, do you get tabby humans?

 Question of the Week 13.01.21 - How is sleepiness related to cheerfulness? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:20

We find out if there is a relationship between early rising and cheerfulness. Plus we ask how best to repel mosquitoes!

 Question of the Week 13.01.14 - Why aren't blood donations rejected? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:43

We find out why blood donations aren't rejected more readily. Plus we ask, is sleepiness related to cheerfulness?

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