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    Exploring our Universe - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.10.09

    This week, Dr Dominic Ford joins Dave Ansell to take ...

    This week, Dr Dominic Ford joins Dave Ansell to take on your questions about our universe. They reveal whether it's possible to live in outer space for years on end, if we can see the flames of the sun from here on Earth, discuss what dark matter is...

    Oct 9, 2009 Read more
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    Eyes, Aliens and Goosebumps! - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.10.02

    Why is our peripheral vision so good in the dark? ...

    Why is our peripheral vision so good in the dark? Why do we have goosebumps? Do UFOs exist and is there life on other planets? We explore the answers to these questions as well as investigate how bacteria know where to infect us, how our TV screens w...

    Oct 2, 2009 Read more
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    Batteries, Lightning and Stainless Steel - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.09.18

    Why do cameras use batteries so quickly? Why does warmth ...

    Why do cameras use batteries so quickly? Why does warmth help a battery last longer? How do humans survive lightning strikes? We tackle these questions as well as reveal how steel ships protect themselves from erosion, whether stainless steel really ...

    Sep 18, 2009 Read more
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    Aliens, The Moon and The Bermuda Triangle - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.09.11

    Do Aliens Exist? Did Neil Armstrong really walk on the ...

    Do Aliens Exist? Did Neil Armstrong really walk on the moon? What happens over the Bermuda Triangle? We take on these mysteries in this week's show as well as reveal if the earth is growing, why planes leave vapour trails and investigate whether deod...

    Sep 11, 2009 Read more
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    Elements, Planets and Satellites - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.09.04

    How do new elements enter the periodic table? How much ...

    How do new elements enter the periodic table? How much does the earth weigh? Could Jupiter blow up? We tackle these explosive questions on this weeks show as well as reveal the workings of the internet and how it was created, investigate how the gove...

    Sep 4, 2009 Read more
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    Spiders, Wasps and Evolution - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.08.28

    How do wasps reproduce? Do all spiders bite you? Why ...

    How do wasps reproduce? Do all spiders bite you? Why have some animals lasted many years without evolving? We take on these questions on this week's show as well as find out how helicopters fly, explain why kettles go silent before boiling, reveal ho...

    Aug 28, 2009 Read more
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    Mobiles, Glowsticks and 3D Films - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.08.21

    How do glowsticks glow? Do mobile phones have limited frequencies? ...

    How do glowsticks glow? Do mobile phones have limited frequencies? How do 3D films work? We tackle these questions on this weeks show, as well as discuss the causes of heart attacks, why it's less windy at night and find out why our accents aren't al...

    Aug 21, 2009 Read more
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    Parallel Universes, Making Moons and Artifical Brains - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.08.13

    You ask Dave Ansell whether parallel universes are possible, how ...

    You ask Dave Ansell whether parallel universes are possible, how moons are formed around Saturn, what's new for car batteries, the existence of wormholesand how one might go about building an artificial brain....

    Aug 14, 2009 Read more
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    Brainy Birds and Winding Watches - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.08.07

    Why do astronauts feel weightless in space? What makes teenagers ...

    Why do astronauts feel weightless in space? What makes teenagers throw tantrums? Do mobile phones damage our health? We tackle these questions on this weeks show as well as reveal how jay birds find their food, how self-winding watches work and wheth...

    Aug 7, 2009 Read more
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    Exploding Stars, Shoe Polish and Lost in Space - Ask the Naked Scientists - 09.07.31

    When do stars explode? How does shoe polish work? What ...

    When do stars explode? How does shoe polish work? What happens if you float away from your spacecraft? Why can't we feel the Earth spinning? Dr Dave answers your questions in this week's ASK....

    Jul 31, 2009 Read more
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