5 Live Science Podcast

5 Live Science Podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live

BBC Radio 5 Live

5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Categories: Science & Medicine

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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In this week's programme: scientists give mice a rat's sense of smell; we find out why some of China's biggest cities are sinking; and 14 years after disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico, how laser-treated cork may be able to help us to clean up oil spills in future.

Plus, a special look at ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as we find out what it is, who's got it and how science can help us to better manage it.

Previous episodes

  • 1974 - ADHD, sinking cities, and cleaning up oil spills 
    Sun, 28 Apr 2024
  • 1973 - Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production 
    Sun, 21 Apr 2024
  • 1972 - Artificial platelets, Bonobos and a tribute to Peter Higgs 
    Sun, 14 Apr 2024
  • 1971 - 5 live Science 
    Sat, 04 May 2019
  • 1970 - 5 live Science 
    Thu, 02 May 2019
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