Synopsis
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...
Episodes
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![What is the physiology behind emotional breakdown?]()
What is the physiology behind emotional breakdown?
13/06/2013 Duration: 03minWhat is the physiology behind emotional breakdown? Everybody has had the feeling in traumatic situations of getting all choked up, voice breaking and tears welling up.But why does it happen? We find out! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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![What is the highest possible mountain on Earth?]()
What is the highest possible mountain on Earth?
06/06/2013 Duration: 04minWe find out if a mountain on Earth could ever reach 20 km high. Plus we ask, what is going on during an emotional breakdown? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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![Do street lights affect birds and plants?]()
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![How do plants grow upwards?]()
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![What is wind?]()
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![Are city dwellers more immune to bugs?]()
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![How best to date ancient artefacts?]()
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![Can gene therapy treat depression?]()
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![Can we acheive artificial photosynthesis?]()
Can we acheive artificial photosynthesis?
11/04/2013 Duration: 03minWe 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? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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![How long does it take for comets to melt?]()
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![Could civilisation cope without computers?]()
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![Do other animals practice dental hygiene?]()
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![Will a body wrap help me lose weight?]()
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![Will our increasing human population cause a water shortage on Earth?]()
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![Are Humans Meant for Monogamy?]()
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![Can you make a mini Mars at home?]()
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![Can you get a Tabby Human?]()
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![Do anti-mosquito sound devices work?]()
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![How is sleepiness related to cheerfulness?]()
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![Why arent blood donations rejected?]()
Why aren't blood donations rejected?
14/01/2013 Duration: 04minWe find out why blood donations aren't rejected more readily. Plus we ask, is sleepiness related to cheerfulness? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
