The mailbag was bulging, so we dived in to answer your science questions this week. Including how many calories you'd find in a human brain, why methane's a worse greenhouse gas than CO2, and the claim that MI5 phoned up the makers of a James Bond movie for advice on making a special agent gadget.
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A look at scientific dogmas, and how not to fall for dodgy data.
Science news, and we delve into the world of the human microbiome.
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Dr Chris Smith and the team explore the Solar System from the safety of the Earth.
Chris looks at the new Moderna vaccination and discusses kidney transplant treatment.
Dr Chris Smith discovers why you might want to reintroduce a species into the wild.
Has Earth had its shortest day ever, and is vaping dangerous?
Science news and a special look at gene edited food
Science news, including chatbots, wine bottles and the James Webb telescope.
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
Chris Smith is joined by Julia Ravey to examine how emerging infections can spread.
Science news, and how do we keep the lights on with renewable energy?
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Chris Smith looks at the scientific highlights from 70 years of the Queen's reign.
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis.
Dr Chris Smith looks at how forensic archaeologists can uncover evidence of war crimes.
We look at the first pig heart transplant and the science of advertising.
Our guests talk about the Raspberry Pi at 10, and studying the Universe's first stars.