The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists

The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.

Categories: Science & Medicine

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This week, the cells that vanish when we slim down: are these the link between obesity and health problems like diabetes? Also, the bacteria that might be able to shield us from the "forever chemicals" we're all eating. Plus, why will 3 days over the next month be a millisecond shorter than they should be? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Previous episodes

  • 1172 - Fitter fat cells, and Earth spins slightly faster 
    Fri, 11 Jul 2025
  • 1171 - Can genetics grow a better garden? 
    Tue, 08 Jul 2025
  • 1170 - The "Nanny Plate" debate, and the Neanderthal fat factory 
    Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • 1169 - Why proteins matter 
    Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • 1168 - Weight loss jab concerns, and crafty bribing caterpillars 
    Fri, 27 Jun 2025
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