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  • Navalny's dart frog poisoning, and cat cancer genomics

    Navalny's dart frog poisoning, and cat cancer genomics
    Feb 20 2026
    This week, we look into the science behind Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, caused by dart frog poison, and why Russia resorted to such an exotic means of dispatch at all. Also, how cat cancer genomics can provide new insights into human malignancies, and - more with a whimper than a bang - how a dying star skipped the supernova and became an instant black hole. Plus, Barack Obama's stance on aliens sends conspiracy theorists into a frenzy... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    30 Min.
  • Heart failure: can you mend a broken heart?

    Heart failure: can you mend a broken heart?
    Feb 17 2026
    This week, in partnership with British Heart Foundation, we explore heart failure. Leading experts from the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research tell us about the condition, the symptoms to look out for, what happens when a heart fails, how heart failure has traditionally been managed, and whether it is possible to regenerate a damaged heart... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    29 Min.
  • A nasal spray for flu, and is this how life began on Earth?

    A nasal spray for flu, and is this how life began on Earth?
    Feb 13 2026
    This week, we discuss a new antibody-based nasal spray that protects against the flu: how does it work? Plus, the tiny self-replicating molecule that may give clues to the origins of life on Earth, whether we should regulate "mirror life" research, and how bacteria protect oak trees from drought and other stresses... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    31 Min.
  • The mosquito: the world's deadliest animal

    The mosquito: the world's deadliest animal
    Feb 10 2026
    Coming up, we explore the tremendous impact mosquitoes have had throughout their evolution. In this episode, we break down what mosquitoes are, how they track down a meal, the diseases they carry, and the strategies that scientists are currently deploying to control them... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    30 Min.
  • Shingles vaccine delays dementia, and chatting AI bots

    Shingles vaccine delays dementia, and chatting AI bots
    Feb 6 2026
    This week, we examine a herpes zoster vaccination that can reduce or delay dementia diagnosis. How does it work? Plus, the BBC's Zoe Kleinman explains a social media site for AI chatbots, the discovery of microplastics in remote parts of the Pacific Ocean, and why the Artemis II launch has been delayed once more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    29 Min.
  • Motor neurone disease: what does the science say?

    Motor neurone disease: what does the science say?
    Feb 3 2026
    Today, we take a closer look at motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting the motor neurones that control voluntary muscle movement. This programme explores the clinical features of MND, what it is like to live with the condition, how it is diagnosed, and the current approaches to treatment and management... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    30 Min.
  • Cracking cancer's code, and the cow that scratches its back

    Cracking cancer's code, and the cow that scratches its back
    Jan 30 2026
    Coming up, a world-first gene cancer database is launched. How might it help us gain a better understanding of how disease develops? Plus, the link between vitamin D deficiency and respiratory infections, Austria's back-scratching cow, and SpaceX carries out its latest launch of Starlink satellites... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    34 Min.
  • Titans of Science: John Zarnecki

    Titans of Science: John Zarnecki
    Jan 27 2026
    Titans of Science is back with John Zarnecki, a towering figure in the UK's space community. He has played a crucial role in designing instruments for groundbreaking space missions, and has also helped shape Europe's planetary science programme. In this episode, John shares compelling stories from his career with Chris Smith - including the significance of the Cassini-Huygens mission to Titan, the value of the Hubble Space Telescope, and his early work on rockets in Australia... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    31 Min.