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Dr Chris Smith and Kat Arney discuss what doctors found lurking in one mans brain, the genetics of the Malaria mosquito and how our dogs understand us among other topics in this weeks 5live Science.

Dr Karl answers listeners’ questions about the weird and wonderful world of science.

Dr Karl answers listeners’ questions about the weird and wonderful world of science – including special guest Stephen Novello.

New evidence shows that fasting might be the best way to lose weight. With the help of geckos we're hot on the heels of Spiderman. How scientists are inadvertently helping seals catch fish. We have a study into the honesty of bankers. And we'll be going back to basics as we take a longer look at the Ebola outbreak.

The latest discoveries from the scientific and technological community with Chris Smith and Kat Arney from the Naked Scientists team. This week: Its travelled 4 billion miles. Its taken ten years. History is made as the Rosetta lander touches down on a comet. Closer to home we have news about our biological clocks. We find out how internet searches are predicting the outbreak of diseases. A study shows global warming is triggering more lightning strikes. We find out about cat genes. And we take a longer look at cancer research.

Dr Karl answers listeners' questions about the weird and wonderful world of science which includes the Rosetta probe landing 320 million miles from earth; the bending of light by distorted space time and what coffee does to you, with special guest Lynn Do who helped phase out the selling of incandescent light bulbs in Australia.

Chris Smith and the team bring you the latest on diabetes research, solar weather and ingrowing toenails!

Dr Karl, and virologist Dr Grant, answer questions on Ebola, cats eyes, and Nasa's best sounds.

Chris Smith and the team bring you the latest discoveries from the scientific and technological communities.

A special edition this week as we investigate Renewable Energy. We talk to four scientists who specialise in generating power, and explaining the technology of wind turbines. There’s news of a revolutionary new type of solar panel. You can also hear about how you could generate your own electricity as you walk. And we split water to make Hydrogen – which could be the fuel of the future.

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod answer your questions on the lunar eclipse, quantum mechanics and where the centre of the earth might be.

Why your sense of smell may affect how long you live, news that may help asthma sufferers and the dinosaur descendants who are flying over our heads. These topics and more discussed by the Naked Scientists.

The fight against superbugs, hydrogen fuel from solar cells and 3D printing explained.

Dr Karl with the latest science news and your questions on bus technology, banana skins and much, much more.

Chris Smith and the team look at Africa's growing population, fracking, and a radio that is as small as an ant.