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    Why can't we Tickle Ourselves? - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.05.21

    Why can't we tickle ourselves? Is deafness down to our ...

    Why can't we tickle ourselves? Is deafness down to our genes? Can diabetes cause Eczema? How does deodorant prevent body odour? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as reveal if botox can be used as a medicine, why some people don't...

    May 20, 2010 Read more
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    Man-boobs, Hair Cells & Relativity in Rugby - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.05.19

    Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa! This week we're adding ...

    Ask the Naked Scientists, South Africa! This week we're adding a new member to the Ask! family with a new show on South Africa's flagship station TalkRadio 702. We look at man-boobs, hair cells, relativity at work in rugby, the right way round for yo...

    May 19, 2010 Read more
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    Bombs and Bacteria - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.05.14

    What effects can underground nuclear explosions have on our land? ...

    What effects can underground nuclear explosions have on our land? How do antibacterial cleaners work? Could bacteria be used to clean up our environment from pollutants? We take on these question in this week's show as well as find out why the colour...

    May 13, 2010 Read more
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    Earthquakes and Volcanoes! - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.05.07

    Do earthquakes shift the earths axis? If the population of ...

    Do earthquakes shift the earths axis? If the population of China jumped at once would it cause an earthquake? How much lava is inside the earth? Would more eruptions lead to an ice age? We tackle these questions as well as find out what makes stainle...

    May 7, 2010 Read more
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    Comets, Planets and Space! - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.04.30

    Could a comet shield the earth from the sun? How ...

    Could a comet shield the earth from the sun? How do planets form around stars? Why are planets spherical? What's the temperature in space? We tackle these astronomical questions in this weeks show as well as reveal why there isn't a cure for the comm...

    Apr 30, 2010 Read more
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    Volcanoes, Aeroplanes and our Environment! - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.04.23

    Why are some Volcanic Eruptions stronger than others? Why can't ...

    Why are some Volcanic Eruptions stronger than others? Why can't aeroplanes fly around the ash in the sky? Is our ozone layer still a concern? Why will sea levels rise if the ice caps melt? We take on these explosive questions in this week's show as w...

    Apr 23, 2010 Read more
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    Sun, Clouds and Rain - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.04.16

    Why does it feel hotter when the sun is out? ...

    Why does it feel hotter when the sun is out? Why can we see clouds at night? Is the sky always grey when it rains? We tackle these question on this week's show as well as find out if a magnet could replace the wires in a pendulum, why some plugs only...

    Apr 16, 2010 Read more
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    Animals, Hair and Hot Flushes! - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.04.09

    Do cats have a sixth sense? How do dogs moult? ...

    Do cats have a sixth sense? How do dogs moult? Why are some hairs longer than others? Why do women get hot flushes? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as find out why we form tears, how animals navigate and why our voice changes whe...

    Apr 8, 2010 Read more
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    Boomerangs, Painkillers and Nipples! - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.04.02

    Why do boomerangs return? How do painkillers know where to ...

    Why do boomerangs return? How do painkillers know where to go? Are some painkillers faster than others? Why do men have nipples? We take on these questions in this week's show as well as find out why rainbows form arcs, what Menieres disease is, how ...

    Apr 2, 2010 Read more
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    What if the Moon went AWOL? - Ask the Naked Scientists - 10.03.19

    Could the Earth cope without the Moon, how do safety ...

    Could the Earth cope without the Moon, how do safety matches work, what causes hiccups, why don't frosts form undercover, should NASA put people on an asteroid, why do nails grow faster on holiday, and what was here before the Big Bang? Join Dr Chris...

    Mar 19, 2010 Read more
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